PokerStars has officially released the schedule for SCOOP 2026, set to kick off on March 1st. The online poker series promises action for every type of player, with buy-ins suited for all bankrolls and huge prize pools, including multiple six-figure guarantees for under $30.
Mystery Bounty Events Shine
The Mystery Bounty format returns as a fan favorite, offering the thrill of bounty briefcases alongside large prize pools. Day one of SCOOP features two Mystery Bounty events:
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$11 Mystery Warm-Up Two-Day Event – $85,000 guarantee, Day 1 starting at 3:05 p.m. GMT, levels of 12 minutes (increasing to 15 at Level 11). Day 2 resumes March 2 at 5:30 p.m. GMT.
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Sunday Cooldown Turbo – $100,000 guarantee with six-minute levels, registration open for 1.5 hours from the 9:30 p.m. GMT start.
The highlight comes on March 8 with the $22 Mystery Sunday Special Two-Day Event, boasting a $300,000 guarantee and well-paced levels ranging from 12 to 15 minutes. Day 1 lasts approximately 7 hours and 50 minutes.
SCOOP satellites start from just $1.10, making it easy for players to climb the stakes ladder during the series.
Progressive Knockouts (PKOs) Take Center Stage
PKO tournaments remain hugely popular for their combination of skill and bounty hunting. Key events include:
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$22 Sunday Warm-Up Two-Day PKO – $100,000 guarantee, March 15, starting at 3:05 p.m. GMT, 12-minute levels until Level 11, then 15 minutes. Bounties begin at $5, with $10 of each buy-in going to the bounty pool.
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$22 PKO Two-Day Event – March 16 at 5:30 p.m. GMT, $125,000 guaranteed prize pool, 15-minute levels.
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$11 Micro Bounty Builder HR – Runs on March 4 and 14 at 5:30 p.m. GMT, 12-minute levels until Level 11, then 15 minutes.
Deepstack Tournaments for Long Play
For players who enjoy extended play and big stacks, SCOOP’s Deepstack tournaments are ideal:
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$22 Deepstack Events run on March 2, 5, 9, 14, 16, 17, and 19. Prize pools range from $60,000 to $100,000.
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Players registering from the start receive 312 big blinds (50,000 starting chips, 80/160 blinds). Levels run for 10 minutes, with registration open for 3 hours and 5 minutes.
Lower buy-in options are available at $5.50 and $11, making the deepstack experience accessible to a wide audience.
