WSOP 2026 Week Ahead: $100K High Roller PLO, Mini Main Event & Ladies Championship Lead the Action

Last Updated on June 25, 2026 by Bala Kumar

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) rolls into its biggest week yet at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, with 12 brand-new bracelet events on the schedule between Thursday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 1. With the $10,000 WSOP Main Event kicking off on July 2, this is the final stretch of the bracelet calendar before poker’s biggest stage takes over.

This week’s WSOP 2026 schedule features a stacked lineup that has something for every type of tournament player,  from the prestigious $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha for the high-stakes crowd, to the popular $1,000 Mini Main Event for everyday grinders, and the iconic WSOP Ladies Championship that returns once again to celebrate the best female players in the game.

Here’s your complete WSOP 2026 Week Ahead preview, including the full schedule, buy-ins, headline events, and players to watch.

WSOP 2026 Quick Facts

Category	Information
Series	57th Annual World Series of Poker
Dates	May 26 – July 15, 2026
Venue	Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas
Total Bracelets	100
Main Event	July 2 – July 13 (Final Table Aug 3–5)
Main Event Buy-In	$10,000
Broadcast Partners	WSOP YouTube + ESPN

WSOP 2026 Full Schedule This Week (June 25 – July 1)

Below is the complete WSOP 2026 schedule of bracelet events running this week in Las Vegas.

Date	Event #	Event Title	Buy-In
Thu, June 25	Event #68	Ladies Championship No-Limit Hold’em	$1,000
Fri, June 26	Event #70	Pot-Limit Omaha Championship	$10,000
Sat, June 27	Event #71	Mixed Big Bet Event	$2,500
Sun, June 28	Event #72	Mini Main Event NLH (Flight A)	$1,000
Sun, June 28	Event #73	6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em	$5,000
Sun, June 28	Event #74	8-Game Mixed	$1,500
Mon, June 29	Event #72	Mini Main Event NLH (Flight B)	$1,000
Mon, June 29	Event #75	Stud Hi-Lo Championship	$10,000
Tue, June 30	Event #72	Mini Main Event NLH (Flight C)	$1,000
Tue, June 30	Event #76	High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha	$100,000
Tue, June 30	Event #77	Mixed Triple Draw Lowball	$2,500
Wed, July 1	Event #78	Deepstack Championship NLH	$600
Wed, July 1	Event #79	Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em	$3,000
Wed, July 1	Event #80	8-Game Mixed Championship	$10,000

Headline Event #1: $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (Event #76)

The crown jewel of the week is the $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha Championship on Tuesday, June 30. With a 600,000 starting stack and elite-level structure, this event is expected to draw the biggest names in the PLO world.

Why it matters:

• One of only two $100K bracelet events on the 2026 schedule
• Premier showcase for high-roller PLO specialists
• Likely 7-figure top prize
• Major WSOP Player of the Year (POY) points event

Players to Watch:

• Jason Koon
• David Peters
• Phil Ivey
• Jonathan Jaffe
• Ben Lamb
• Isaac Haxton

Headline Event #2: $1,000 Mini Main Event (Event #72)

The Mini Main Event has become one of the most popular events on the WSOP calendar, offering everyday players a chance at a Main Event-style experience for a fraction of the price.

Format:

• $1,000 buy-in
• 60,000 starting stack
• Three Day 1 flights (June 28, 29, 30)
• Multi-day structure

Why players love it:

• Massive field size expected (10,000+ entries possible)
• Mimics the WSOP Main Event experience
• Million-dollar top prize potential
• Perfect tune-up for Main Event runners

Headline Event #3: $1,000 Ladies Championship (Event #68)

Kicking off the week on Thursday, June 25, the WSOP Ladies Championship is one of the most historic and celebrated events on the calendar. The tournament has been a WSOP staple since 1977.

Notable past champions:

• Lara Eisenberg
• Jiyoung Kim
• Vanessa Selbst
• Kristen Foxen

Why it matters:

• Historic women’s tournament on the world’s biggest stage
• Strong fields featuring top female pros worldwide
• Major WSOP bracelet recognition

Other Notable Events This Week

$10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (Event #70), June 26

The premier PLO championship of the entire WSOP, attracting the world’s best Omaha players for a coveted gold bracelet.

$10,000 Stud Hi-Lo Championship (Event #75),  June 29

One of the prestige mixed-game championships, drawing veterans like Phil Hellmuth, John Hennigan, and David “ODB” Baker.

$10,000 8-Game Mixed Championship (Event #80), July 1

The final mixed-game championship before the Main Event begins,  a true test of all-around poker skill across eight different variants.

$5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em (Event #73),  June 28

A favorite among NLH tournament regs, the 6-max format brings out aggressive, modern poker action.

How to Watch the WSOP 2026 This Week

Free Live Streaming:

• WSOP Official YouTube Channel, Daily streams throughout the series
• PokerGO — Selected feature table coverage
• Winamax YouTube — French-language coverage

Main Event Coverage (Starting July 2):

• ESPN+ — Full Main Event coverage from July 2–13
• ESPN2 / ESPN — Final table coverage on August 3–5

Players to Watch This Week at the WSOP 2026

Several big names are expected to be active across multiple bracelet events this week:

• Phil Hellmuth — Chasing his 18th bracelet across mixed-game events
• Daniel Negreanu — Active in the mixed games and high rollers
• David Peters — Likely in the $100K PLO and $10K championships
• Phil Ivey — Fresh off a deep run in the Poker Players Championship
• Shaun Deeb — Always a threat in PLO and mixed games
• Jason Koon — Expected in $100K High Roller PLO
• Kristen Foxen — Strong contender across multiple events
• Adrian Mateos — Already a 6-time bracelet winner in 2026

2026 WSOP Player of the Year (POY) Race

This week’s events carry significant WSOP POY points implications. With the WSOP awarding $1 million in total POY prizes for 2026,  including a $100,000 WSOP Paradise package for the winner, every bracelet event counts.

Current top contenders entering Week 5:

• Adrian Mateos
• Alex Foxen
• Shaun Deeb
• Daniel Negreanu
• David Peters

How to Register for WSOP 2026 Events

Where: Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally’s) & Paris Las Vegas Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Age Requirement: 21+ Required: Valid photo ID + Caesars Rewards card Online Registration: WSOP+ app Online Satellites: WSOP Online (NV, NJ, PA, MI) or GGPoker (international)

What’s Next: WSOP 2026 Main Event

After this week’s action wraps up, all eyes turn to the $10,000 WSOP Main Event, beginning Thursday, July 2 with four Day 1 flights:

• Day 1A: July 2
• Day 1B: July 3
• Day 1C: July 4
• Day 1D: July 5

The Main Event final table will take place after a three-week delay, returning live on August 3–5 for ESPN broadcast, a nod to the classic “November Nine” era.

The 2025 WSOP Main Event was won by Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi for $10 million, and 2026 is expected to draw another 10,000+ player field with a similar top prize.

Final Thoughts

This week marks the biggest stretch of the 2026 WSOP before the Main Event takes center stage. With the $100,000 High Roller PLO, the Mini Main Event, the Ladies Championship, and four prestige $10K championship bracelets all on the schedule, fans, players, and trailers are in for a packed seven days at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.

Whether you’re a high-stakes pro grinding the $100K PLO or a recreational player chasing the dream in the Mini Main Event, the WSOP 2026 Week Ahead has something for everyone.

Stay tuned for daily recaps, bracelet winner profiles, and Main Event previews as the 57th Annual World Series of Poker marches toward its historic finish on August 5, 2026.

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