Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by Bala Kumar
The WSOP Circuit heads back to the Big Easy this November. WSOP Circuit New Orleans runs from 12 to 23 November 2026, the venue’s second Circuit stop of the year after a busy series in May. Here is everything confirmed so far, plus a recap of the spring results and what players can expect from the fall schedule.
WSOP Circuit New Orleans 2026 at a glance
| Tournament type | WSOP Circuit |
| Tournament | WSOP Circuit New Orleans (Fall 2026) |
| Official event name | WSOP Circuit – Caesars New Orleans |
| Dates | 12–23 November 2026 |
| Venue | Caesars New Orleans, 228 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| Region | North America, USA |
| Expected Main Event | $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em (the standard 2026 Circuit Main Event buy-in) |
| Prize | WSOP Circuit gold rings for every ring-event winner |
| Status | Confirmed · Not started · Full schedule not yet published |
Fall dates confirmed by the WSOP
The official WSOP schedule lists WSOP Circuit – Caesars New Orleans from 12 to 23 November 2026. It is one of the final U.S. Circuit stops of the year, sitting between Caesars Southern Indiana (22 October–2 November) and Harrah’s Cherokee (26 November–7 December).
The full event-by-event schedule had not been published at the time of writing. Based on the 2026 Circuit format and the May series at the same venue, players can expect around 18 ring events across 12 days, headlined by a $1,700 Main Event. We will update this page as soon as the official schedule is released.
What to expect: the 2026 WSOP Circuit format
In 2026 the WSOP Circuit moved to a calendar-year season, running from January to December, with a standard $1,700 Main Event and standardised structures at every stop.
The May 2026 New Orleans series gives a good guide to the fall line-up:
• 18 WSOP Circuit ring events over 12 days.
• A $1,700 NLH Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee and three Day 1 flights.
• Re-entry: once per flight, for up to six total entries.
• A $400 Mini Main with a $100,000 guarantee.
• A $300 Ladies Event with a $10,000 guarantee.
• $400 NLH, Turbo and PLO ring events, plus an $800 H.O.R.S.E. mixed-game event.
• Registration through the WSOP Live app, which was the exclusive registration method at Caesars New Orleans in May.
These are May 2026 details. The fall schedule may differ, so check the official WSOP schedule before travelling.
Why the ring events matter
Every ring winner adds a WSOP Circuit gold ring to their résumé, and Circuit results count toward WSOP Circuit leaderboards. In 2026, every Circuit ring winner received a $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package, including entry to the WSOP Circuit Championship and a hotel stay at Baha Mar in the Bahamas.
Whether fall New Orleans ring winners qualify for the 2026 Championship or a future one has not been confirmed, so check the official series rules once the schedule is released.
May 2026 recap: WSOP Circuit New Orleans
Main Event: Corey Harrison wins at home
Louisiana native Corey Harrison won the $1,700 Main Event for $122,221 and his second Circuit ring, beating Philip Lucia heads-up. Harrison, who won a WSOP bracelet in 2013, claimed his first ring at Biloxi in 2019.
| Detail | Result |
| Buy-in | $1,700 |
| Guarantee | $500,000 |
| Entries | 420 |
| Prize pool | $570,035 |
| Places paid | 61 |
Main Event final table (top six):
| Place | Player | Prize |
| 1 | Corey Harrison | $122,221 |
| 2 | Philip Lucia | $83,543 |
| 3 | Duane Fontenot | $58,161 |
| 4 | Chad Carver | $41,245 |
| 5 | Justin Smedley | $29,806 |
| 6 | Danny Chang | $21,956 |
Other May 2026 ring winners
| Event | Winner | Entries | Prize pool |
| 400NLHMiniMain(100K GTD) | Andre Giacomazzi Serafi (Brazil) | 568 | $163,579 |
| 300NLHLadiesEvent(10K GTD) | Kimberlee Lepa | 76 | $18,240 |
| $400 Turbo NLH | Kellen Jones | 89 | $29,370 |
| 400NLH(25K GTD) | Raymond Humphrey | — | $47,940 |
Past WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event winners
| Series | Winner | Entries | First prize |
| May 2026 | Corey Harrison | 420 | $122,221 |
| August 2025 | Yousef Saleh | — | $149,268 |
The August 2025 series was Caesars New Orleans’ first WSOP Circuit stop in six years. It hosted 18 ring events with more than $2 million in combined prize pools. Mississippi grinder Yousef Saleh won the Main Event for his second ring.
How to play WSOP Circuit New Orleans
1. Download the WSOP Live app. In May, it was the only way to register at Caesars New Orleans.
2. Watch for the official schedule on WSOP.com and in the app.
3. Choose your events and flights. Main Event flights usually allow one re-entry per flight.
4. Book early. Caesars New Orleans is in the city centre on Poydras Street, near the French Quarter, and November is a busy travel month.
5. Follow live updates. Poker.org is the official media partner for the 2026 WSOP Circuit season.
About Caesars New Orleans
Caesars New Orleans, formerly Harrah’s New Orleans, sits at 228 Poydras Street at the foot of Canal Street, close to the French Quarter and the riverfront. Its poker room hosts regular daily tournaments as well as WSOP Circuit and other touring series.
FAQs
When is WSOP Circuit New Orleans 2026?
The fall series runs from 12 to 23 November 2026 at Caesars New Orleans.
Where is WSOP Circuit New Orleans held?
At Caesars New Orleans, 228 Poydras St, New Orleans, Louisiana.
How much is the WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event?
The standard 2026 WSOP Circuit Main Event buy-in is $1,700. In May 2026, the New Orleans Main Event had a $500,000 guarantee.
How many ring events will there be?
The fall schedule is not yet published. The May 2026 series had 18 ring events.
Who won the last WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event?
Corey Harrison won the May 2026 Main Event for $122,221 from 420 entries.
How do I register?
In May 2026, registration at Caesars New Orleans was through the WSOP Live app only. Check the app once the fall schedule is released.
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