The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) has announced the complete daily schedule for its 2026 summer series, marking the 57th edition of the world’s most prestigious poker festival. The series will return to the Las Vegas Strip from May 26 through July 25, with events hosted once again at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
A total of 100 gold bracelets will be awarded across two months of competition, as the WSOP looks to build on the momentum of a record-setting 2025 season that saw Michael Mizrachi capture the Main Event title and a $10 million top prize.
Main Event Returns July 2
The centerpiece of the series, the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship — widely known as the Main Event — will begin on July 2. Play will continue until the final table is reached on July 13, with broadcast details for the finale to be announced at a later date.
In a move aimed at expanding its global reach, the WSOP will also launch a free daily live stream on its official YouTube channel beginning May 26 and running through the start of the Main Event. The broadcasts will showcase a newly enhanced television set at Paris Las Vegas and feature prominent voices from the poker world.
High-Profile Events Highlight Packed Schedule
The 2026 lineup features a mix of fan favorites and high-stakes showpieces, including:
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$25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship (May 29)
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$1,500 MONSTER STACK (June 3)
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$500 COLOSSUS (June 10)
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$250,000 Super High Roller (June 13)
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$25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (June 15)
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$1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER (June 17)
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$50,000 Poker Players Championship (June 21)
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$1,000 Mystery Millions (June 23)
Organizers have also added extra starting flights to several of the most popular bracelet events, increasing access and flexibility for players.
New Events and Circuit Expansion
The 2026 schedule introduces several new tournaments designed to generate early excitement. The series opens with the $550 Mini Mystery Millions on May 26, featuring a guaranteed $1 million bounty prize. Other additions include the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller (May 31), the $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship (June 2), a $1,500 Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha event (June 18), and a $1,500 “Pick Your PLO” mixed-format tournament (July 9).
In a first for the brand, a WSOP Circuit series will begin during the final days of the summer festival, running from July 14 to July 25, creating a seamless transition from bracelet events to Circuit competition.
Leadership and Ambassador Reactions
WSOP Chief Executive Officer Ty Stewart emphasized the organization’s commitment to maintaining its status as poker’s premier stage, pointing to the thousands of player stories that emerge each summer.
Jack Effel, Senior Vice President of Poker Operations at Caesars Entertainment, said the 2026 edition will offer more action and more opportunities than ever before, from the opening shuffle to the crowning of the next world champion.
Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador and seven-time bracelet winner, highlighted expanded online qualification paths through GGPoker and WSOP Online satellites, encouraging international and domestic players alike to compete for gold.
Registration, Accommodations, and Player of the Year
Players can access the full schedule through the WSOP+ mobile app, with registration opening soon. Returning participants who verified their identity in 2025 will not need to repeat the process unless personal details have changed.
Reduced room rates will be available at Caesars Entertainment properties on the Strip for the duration of the series, with players able to access discounted pricing by using promo code WSOP2026 when booking their stay.
The 2026 WSOP will also introduce a revamped Player of the Year (POY) competition. Across the 100 bracelet events, competitors will vie for a share of $1 million in POY prizes, with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 package to WSOP Paradise 2026.
The POY race will begin earlier in the year at World Series of Poker Europe, scheduled to take place in Prague from March 31 through April 12, setting the stage for another historic year in the world of tournament poker.
