Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Bala Kumar
Poker’s biggest winter festival is heading to a new home. WSOP Paradise 2026 takes place at Baha Mar in Nassau, and the WSOP Paradise schedule is packed with record guarantees, elite high roller poker events, and the richest Super Main Event on the calendar. Here’s everything you need to know.
WSOP Paradise 2026 at a Glance
The 2026 WSOP Paradise schedule features 20 WSOP bracelet events with $120 million in prize pool guarantees, running at Baha Mar from December 2–17, 2026. Every one of the 20 bracelet events carries a guaranteed prize pool, and with $50 million added over last year, the total guarantee has climbed to an unprecedented $120 million.
This will be the fourth edition of the series. WSOP Paradise debuted in 2023 with $50 million in guaranteed prize pools across 15 bracelet events, and the festival is a collaboration between GGPoker, the WSOP, and Triton Poker.
Why Baha Mar Is the New Home of WSOP Paradise
The festival was held at Atlantis Paradise Island from 2023 through 2025, and while that venue helped establish the series, capacity limits became increasingly apparent as fields grew. Baha Mar poker offers more room to scale. The beachfront resort features 10 pools, a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, and more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges.
For accommodation, special player rates are available at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Breezes Bahamas, and Grand Hyatt stays can earn qualifying nights through World of Hyatt.
The $50M Super Main Event
The headline act of this Bahamas poker tournament is Event #12, the $26,000 NLH Super Main Event with a $50 million guarantee. Day 1 flights run on December 10, 12, and 13, with Day 2 flights on December 11 and 14.
The bar is high after last year. The 2025 Super Main Event produced a prize pool of more than $70 million, the largest of any poker tournament outside the WSOP Main Event, and it was won by Austria’s Bernhard Binder.
Full WSOP Paradise 2026 Schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
| Dec 2–3 | #1 NLH WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty | $2,750 | $5M |
| Dec 3 | #2 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed | $26,000 | $1M |
| Dec 4 | #3 High Roller NLH | $50,000 | $2.5M |
| Dec 5–7 | #4 GGMillion$ Championship | $10,000 | $20M |
| Dec 5 | #5 WSOP Pro-Am NLH | $250,000 | $10M |
| Dec 5 | #6 Bahamas Big Bet Mix (Dealer’s Choice) | $5,300 | $1M |
| Dec 6 | #7 PLO High Roller | $50,000 | $2M |
| Dec 8 | #8 PLO Super High Roller | $100,000 | $5M |
| Dec 8 | #9 Baha-Monster Stack NLH | $5,300 | $1M |
| Dec 9 | #10 8-Game Mixed | $10,000 | $1M |
| Dec 9 | #11 Super High Roller NLH | $100,000 | $10M |
| Dec 10–14 | #12 NLH Super Main Event | $26,000 | $50M |
| Dec 10 | #13 9-Game Mixed Championship | $26,000 | $2M |
| Dec 12 | #14 Double Board Bomb Pot PLO | $2,750 | $1M |
| Dec 14 | #15 Caribbean Colossus NLH | $10,000 | $2M |
| Dec 15 | #16 NLH High Roller Turbo | $26,000 | $2.5M |
| Dec 15 | #17 PLO Paradise PLOSSUS | $10,000 | $1M |
| Dec 16 | #18 High Roller Turbo PLO | $26,000 | $1M |
| Dec 16 | #19 The Closer NLH | $5,300 | $1M |
| Dec 17 | #20 NLH Last Chance in Paradise | $15,000 | TBA |
Full tournament details are available on the WSOP LIVE app.
Standout Events to Watch
The $250,000 WSOP Pro-Am is one of the most unique WSOP bracelet events on the schedule. Amateurs and pros start in separate fields and merge at the money to compete for the bracelet. Amateurs apply and are selected by the WSOP Pro-Am Committee, while professionals can register independently.
The 10,000GGMillion Championship carries a massive $20M guarantee across three flights, making it the second-biggest prize pool of the series. For high roller poker fans, the 100,000SuperHighRollerNLH(10M GTD) and 100,000PLOSuperHighRoller(5M GTD) will attract the game’s elite.
WSOP Player of the Year Will Be Decided in Paradise
There’s even more on the line this year. The annual WSOP Player of the Year race will be officially decided in Paradise, leaving everything to play for in the final stretch of the season. The POY race was expanded to include all three major WSOP festivals and now comes with a $1 million winner’s prize.
Early-Bird Packages (Deadline: October 31)
If you’re planning to play, act soon. Players who commit to at least 100,000inbuy-ins,includingDay1aoftheGGMillion and Super Main Event, receive a 16-night stay from December 2–18 in a Baha Mar Deluxe Room with resort fees included. Committing $300,000 or more adds a VIP Fast Track Meet & Greet, return transfers, and complimentary buffet access. The first package requires a $5,000 deposit and the second a $10,000 deposit, both by October 31.
Final Thoughts
With $120 million guaranteed, a $50M Super Main Event, a brand-new luxury venue, and the WSOP Player of the Year title on the line, WSOP Paradise 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest Bahamas poker tournament yet. Whether you’re a high roller or chasing a first bracelet, December at Baha Mar is where the poker year ends.
FAQs
When is WSOP Paradise 2026?
WSOP Paradise 2026 runs from December 2 to December 17, 2026, at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas.
Where is WSOP Paradise 2026 held?
The 2026 festival takes place at Baha Mar on Cable Beach in Nassau, replacing Atlantis Paradise Island as the host venue.
How much is the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event?
The 2026 Super Main Event has a $26,000 buy-in and a $50 million guaranteed prize pool.
How many events are on the WSOP Paradise 2026 schedule?
The festival features 20 WSOP bracelet events with $120 million in total guaranteed prize pools, plus additional side events and satellites.
How can players qualify for WSOP Paradise 2026?
Players can enter events directly, qualify through GGPoker WSOP Express satellites, win live satellites at the festival, or qualify for a package through eligible WSOP Circuit ring promotions.
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