Players across Canada can qualify online for the WSOP-C Calgary Main Event at Deerfoot Inn & Casino
GGPoker has announced the introduction of exclusive online satellite tournaments for the upcoming World Series of Poker® Circuit (WSOP-C) Calgary, offering Canadian players a direct and affordable route to one of the country’s most anticipated live poker festivals.
The WSOP Circuit Calgary series will take place at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Canada, running from January 7 through January 19, 2026. As part of the build-up to the live event, GGPoker will host a full schedule of online satellites, allowing players to qualify for the $2,200 buy-in WSOP-C Calgary Main Event for a fraction of the standard entry fee.
The satellite tournaments, available exclusively on GGPoker, are designed to provide flexible and low-cost access to the Main Event and the chance to compete for a coveted WSOP Circuit Gold Ring on Canadian soil. The Main Event will feature multiple starting flights, with Day 1A scheduled for January 15, Day 1B on January 16, and Day 1C on January 17. Day 2 will take place on January 18, with the final table set for January 19.
Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, welcomed the return of the WSOP Circuit to Alberta and highlighted the importance of online qualification for Canadian players.
“The WSOP is coming to Calgary, and we are excited to give our players an exclusive, low-cost pathway into this outstanding event at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino,” Lightman said. “The Canadian poker community is among the most passionate in the world, and we look forward to seeing GGPoker qualifiers competing for poker glory right here in Alberta.”
Several members of the GGTeam ambassador lineup are expected to attend the festival, including popular Canadian poker personality Kevin Martin.
As with other WSOP Circuit stops, the WSOP+ application will be integrated into the Calgary event, streamlining registration, enabling real-time player tracking, and enhancing content sharing throughout the series.
The Deerfoot Inn & Casino is widely regarded for its high-quality gaming and hospitality offerings, making it a fitting venue for a WSOP Circuit festival. Calgary itself provides an attractive destination for visiting players, combining a vibrant urban atmosphere with close proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
Players wishing to participate in the WSOP-C Calgary Main Event satellite tournaments can do so by logging into GGPoker. Additional information about the full WSOP Circuit Calgary schedule, including side events, is available via the WSOP website. Accommodation details can be found through the Deerfoot Inn & Casino.
All amounts referenced are denominated in Canadian dollars.
GGPoker is the world’s largest online poker room, known for its global player base and wide range of innovative features and game formats. As the exclusive online partner of the World Series of Poker®, GGPoker continues to provide players around the world with opportunities to qualify for the game’s most prestigious live tournaments.
