All WSOP Circuit ring winners to receive $5,000 WSOP package
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has unveiled the first portion of its highly anticipated 2026 WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) schedule, confirming a full slate of domestic and international tournament stops running from January through May 2026. The announcement also marks a historic change for the Circuit, which will move permanently to a calendar-year format beginning in 2026.
For the first time, the WSOP Circuit season will run from January through December, replacing the long-standing split-season model. WSOP officials say the shift will provide greater consistency and allow players to better plan their schedules throughout the year.
“The WSOP Circuit is the lifeblood of our brand, consistently delivering world-class poker and massive prize pools to players across the globe,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “Shifting to a calendar-year season for 2026 marks a new era of predictability for our players, allowing them to better plan their pursuit of the coveted gold rings.”
$5,000 Bonus Package for Ring Winners
As part of the new season, every gold ring winner on the 2026 WSOP Circuit will receive a $5,000 WSOP travel package. The bonus is redeemable for either WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise and includes tournament buy-in along with hotel accommodations.
WSOP+ App to Power All Stops
All confirmed WSOP Circuit events in 2026 will fully utilize the WSOP+ app, the company’s digital tournament platform. The app offers streamlined registration, real-time tournament updates, payout information, and improved event tracking for players from entry to exit.
Confirmed U.S. Circuit Stops (January–May 2026)
The initial domestic schedule features the signature $1,700 Main Event and standardized WSOP structures at major casino properties across the country:
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Jan. 1–12: Planet Hollywood — Las Vegas, Nevada
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Jan. 8–19: Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant, Oklahoma
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Jan. 15–26: Thunder Valley Casino — Lincoln, California
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Jan. 22–Feb. 2: Horseshoe Tunica — Tunica, Mississippi
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Jan. 29–Feb. 9: Harrah’s Pompano Beach — Florida
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Feb. 12–23: Harrah’s Cherokee — North Carolina
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Feb. 19–Mar. 2: Horseshoe Baltimore — Maryland
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Feb. 26–Mar. 9: Horseshoe Hammond — Indiana
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Mar. 5–16: Hard Rock Tulsa — Oklahoma
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Mar. 12–23: Turning Stone Resort Casino — New York
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Mar. 19–30: Horseshoe Las Vegas — Nevada
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Apr. 2–13: Grand Victoria Casino — Elgin, Illinois
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Apr. 16–27: Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe — Nevada
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Apr. 16–27: Horseshoe Tunica — Mississippi
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Apr. 23–May 4: Texas Card House — Austin, Texas
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May 7–18: Commerce Casino — Commerce, California
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May 7–18: Harrah’s Cherokee — North Carolina
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May 14–25: Caesars New Orleans — Louisiana
International Circuit Schedule Announced
Several international stops are also confirmed for early 2026:
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Jan. 1–13: King’s Resort — Rozvadov, Czech Republic
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Jan. 7–19: Deerfoot Inn & Casino — Calgary, Canada
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Jan. 16–25: Es Saadi Casino — Marrakesh, Morocco
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Feb. 26–Mar. 10: Grand Casino — Gamprin, Liechtenstein
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Mar. 23–Apr. 7: Playground — Quebec, Canada
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Apr. 10–21: Pasino Partouche — Aix-en-Provence, France
WSOP officials also noted that GGPoker is expected to host online satellite tournaments for many international WSOP Circuit main events. Players are encouraged to check the platform regularly for updates.
More Stops to Be Announced
Additional domestic and international Circuit stops may be added to the January–May window. The remainder of the 2026 schedule, covering events from June onward, is expected to be released in Summer 2026 ahead of the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
Full event schedules and structure sheets will be made available on WSOP.com once approved by local gaming regulators. All dates and events remain subject to change.
