WSOP Circuit Is Officially Coming to Canada — A First for Poker’s Biggest Tour

Last Updated on August 26, 2026 by Bala Kumar

A Historic First North of the Border

Starting August 26 and running through September 12, 2026, the WSOP Super Circuit Canada will take over the Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, Quebec, just 20 minutes south of Montreal. It marks the first time this elite tier of the WSOP Circuit has ever touched down in Canada, following its inaugural debut in Cyprus back in October 2025.

Organized by the WSOP and produced by GGPoker, the series is being billed by organizers as the largest poker tournament series ever held in the country — and with good reason.

The Numbers Behind the Series

The Canadian stop isn’t a modest affair. Over its 18-day run, the festival will feature 18 official WSOP Super Circuit ring events, with a combined guarantee north of CA$14 million. The marquee event is the CA$5,000 Main Event, carrying a CA$10 million guarantee — reportedly the largest guarantee ever offered at a Canadian poker tournament.

Beyond the ring events, the schedule is packed with satellites offering players a pathway into some of the biggest tournaments on the global WSOP calendar, plus entry into the prestigious Tournament of Champions for ring winners.

Big Names Heading to Montreal

The series has already attracted some serious star power. Daniel Negreanu, the eight-time WSOP bracelet winner, is making the trip north in pursuit of a title that has eluded him so far — a WSOP Circuit ring. He’ll be joined by Michael Mizrachi, the reigning 2025 WSOP Main Event champion, among thousands of amateur and professional players expected to compete.

Poker stakers are getting in on the action too, with notable pros selling action across the series’ biggest buy-ins, including the high-value CA$14,000 GGMillion$ event and the CA$25,000 Super High Roller.

Why This Matters for Canadian Poker

Canada has long been home to passionate live poker communities, but a series of this scale — with WSOP-branded gold rings, record-setting guarantees, and a stacked international field — is unprecedented for the country. Organizers are calling it a milestone moment, comparable in stature to Olympic-level poker events, and a clear signal that the WSOP brand sees real long-term potential north of the border.

For Canadian grinders and recreational players alike, the WSOP Super Circuit’s arrival means the chance to win a WSOP Circuit ring — and a WSOP Paradise package worth $30,000 — without ever needing a passport.

The Bottom Line

The 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Canada is shaping up to be one of the standout poker stories of the year. With massive guarantees, a stacked field of pros, and a genuine “first” for the country, all eyes in the poker world will be on Kahnawake, Quebec through September 12.

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