2026 WSOP Full Schedule – Complete Dates, Events, and Tables
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to be the biggest in history, with over 100 bracelet events scheduled across multiple venues in Las Vegas. This guide covers every event, buy-in, date, and key highlight.
Key Highlights of WSOP 2026
- Record prize pools across multiple high-roller events
- New event formats including Short Deck and Progressive Knockout
- Online bracelet events on WSOP.com running simultaneously
- Main Event scheduled for July 2026 with $10,000 buy-in
- $1,500 Colossus expected to draw 20,000+ entries
2026 WSOP Full Schedule
| Event # | Date | Event | Buy-In | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 | Casino Employees NLHE | $565 | Freezeout |
| 2 | May 29 | $25,000 High Roller | $25,000 | Freezeout |
| 3 | May 30 | $1,500 NLHE | $1,500 | Freezeout |
| 4 | May 31 | $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo | $1,500 | Freezeout |
| 5 | Jun 1 | $500 The Housewarming | $500 | Freezeout |
| 6 | Jun 2 | $2,500 Limit Hold’em | $2,500 | Freezeout |
| 7 | Jun 3 | $1,500 Razz | $1,500 | Freezeout |
| 8 | Jun 4 | $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball | $1,500 | Freezeout |
| 9 | Jun 5 | $10,000 Razz Championship | $10,000 | Freezeout |
| 10 | Jun 6 | $3,000 6-Handed NLHE | $3,000 | Freezeout |
| 11 | Jun 8 | $1,500 Monster Stack | $1,500 | Deepstack |
| 12 | Jun 10 | $5,000 6-Max NLHE | $5,000 | Freezeout |
| 13 | Jun 12 | $10,000 Stud Championship | $10,000 | Freezeout |
| 14 | Jun 14 | $1,500 Colossus | $1,500 | Mega-field |
| 15 | Jun 18 | $50,000 Poker Players Championship | $50,000 | 8-Game |
| … | … | Additional events TBA | Various | Various |
| Main | Jul 1 | $10,000 Main Event | $10,000 | Freezeout |
Event Types at WSOP 2026
No-Limit Hold’em (NLHE)
The most popular format, representing roughly 60% of all bracelet events. Buy-ins range from $400 to $50,000+.
Omaha Variants
Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Omaha Hi-Lo events continue to grow in popularity, with multiple buy-in levels available.
Mixed Games
HORSE, 8-Game, HOSE, and other mixed formats attract the most well-rounded players and often feature the sharpest competition.
High Roller Events
Super High Rollers ($25,000+) attract the world’s elite pros and generate massive prize pools and TV coverage.
WSOP 2026 Main Event
The crown jewel of poker. The $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship typically draws 8,000-10,000 entries, creating a prize pool of $80M+. The winner earns the iconic gold bracelet and life-changing money.
- Buy-in: $10,000
- Start date: July 1, 2026
- Venue: Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas
- Expected entries: 8,000+
- Expected prize pool: $80,000,000+
How to Qualify for WSOP 2026
You don’t need to spend $10,000 to play the Main Event. Satellite tournaments run year-round online and live:
- Online satellites: Starting from $1 on WSOP.com
- Live satellites: Daily at the Rio/Horseshoe during WSOP season
- Exclusive freerolls: Check our freeroll page for Royal Gambit Poker exclusive satellites
WSOP 2026 vs Previous Years
2026 marks the 57th annual WSOP. Key changes include expanded online bracelet events, new tournament formats, and increased prize pool guarantees across all buy-in levels.