2026 WSOP Paradise: Full Schedule, $50M Super Main Event & Bahamas Guide
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Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by Bala Kumar
The World Series of Poker saves one of its biggest parties for the very end of the year. From December 2 to 17, 2026, WSOP Paradise brings 20 bracelet events and $120 million in guarantees to the Bahamas. Every single event is guaranteed.
At the centre of it all is the $25,000 Super Main Event, with a $50 million guarantee. Here’s the full schedule, what changed from last year, how to qualify without paying full price, and what to know before you fly to Nassau.
WSOP Paradise 2026 at a glance
| Details | |
| Dates | December 2–17, 2026 |
| Venue | Baha Mar Resort, Nassau, Bahamas |
| Bracelet events | 20, all guaranteed |
| Total guarantees | $120 million |
| Headline event | $25,000 Super Main Event, $50M guaranteed, starts December 10 |
| Edition | 4th (the series started in 2023) |
| Livestream | WSOP YouTube channel, daily from December 5, 3 p.m. ET |
What’s new in 2026
• A new home. The series moves to Baha Mar in Nassau. Previous editions were held at Atlantis on Paradise Island.
• Every event is guaranteed. All 20 bracelets come with a guaranteed prize pool, $120 million in total.
• A bigger GGMillion$. The 10,000GGMillion guarantee doubles from $10 million to $20 million.
• No Triton events. The Triton partnership that ran alongside the series in 2024 and 2025 is not part of the 2026 schedule.
• Pay in crypto. Solana is the headline sponsor, and players can buy in with Solana with no processing fees.
It’s also the last major bracelet series of the year, which means the WSOP Player of the Year race will be decided here.
Full 2026 WSOP Paradise schedule
| Event | Date | Event name | Buy-in | Guarantee |
| #1 | Wed Dec 2 | Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH | $2,500 | $5M |
| #2 | Thu Dec 3 | High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed | $25,000 | $1M |
| #3 | Fri Dec 4 | High Roller NLH (Single Day) | $50,000 | $2.5M |
| #4 | Sat Dec 5 | GGMillion$ NLH Championship | $10,000 | $20M |
| #5 | Sat Dec 5 | Bahamas Big Bet Mix (Dealer’s Choice) | $5,000 | $1M |
| #6 | Sat Dec 5 | WSOP Invitational | $250,000 | $10M |
| #7 | Sun Dec 6 | High Roller PLO (Single Day) | $50,000 | $2M |
| #8 | Tue Dec 8 | Baha-MONSTER STACK NLH | $5,000 | $1M |
| #9 | Tue Dec 8 | Super High Roller PLO | $100,000 | $5M |
| #10 | Wed Dec 9 | 8-Game Mixed | $10,000 | $1M |
| #11 | Wed Dec 9 | Super High Roller NLH | $100,000 | $10M |
| #12 | Thu Dec 10 | Super Main Event | $25,000 | $50M |
| #13 | Thu Dec 10 | 9-Game Mixed Championship | $25,000 | $2M |
| #14 | Sat Dec 12 | Double Board Bomb Pot PLO | $2,500 | $1M |
| #15 | Mon Dec 14 | Caribbean COLOSSUS NLH | $10,000 | $2M |
| #16 | Tue Dec 15 | Paradise PLOSSUS PLO | $10,000 | $1M |
| #17 | Tue Dec 15 | High Roller Turbo NLH | $25,000 | $2.5M |
| #18 | Wed Dec 16 | High Roller Turbo PLO | $25,000 | $1M |
| #19 | Wed Dec 16 | The Closer (GGPoker Bounty Wheel) | $5,000 | $1M |
| #20 | Thu Dec 17 | Last Chance in Paradise NLH | $15,000 | $1M |
Schedule as published by WSOP in August 2026, via PokerNews and Pokerfuse. Start dates are Day 1 (or Day 1A). Always check the official WSOP site for final times.
The $50 million Super Main Event
This is the one everyone is talking about. The Super Main Event (Event #12) kicks off on Thursday, December 10, with a $25,000 buy-in and a $50 million guarantee. Some listings show the buy-in as $26,000, so check the final figure when registration opens.
According to SoMuchPoker, there will be five Day 1 flights running from December 10 to 14. That gives travellers plenty of flexibility, and it should help push the field well past the guarantee.
How big could it get?
History says it’ll beat $50 million comfortably. Last year’s Super Main drew 2,891 entries and a $72.3 million prize pool against a $60 million guarantee. Here’s how the flagship event has grown.
| Year | Main event | Entries | Prize pool | Winner (prize) |
| 2025 | 25,000SuperMain(60M gtd) | 2,891 | $72,275,000 | Bernhard Binder ($10M) |
| 2024 | 25,000SuperMain(50M gtd) | 1,978 | $50M (with $550K overlay) | Yinan Zhou ($6M) |
| 2023 | 5,000MainEvent(15M gtd) | 3,010 | $15,050,000 | Stanislav Zegal ($2M) |
Sources: PokerNews and SoMuchPoker.
Look at 2024 for a reminder that guarantees aren’t always easy. That year the field fell 22 entries short and WSOP added $550,000 out of its own pocket. In 2025 the field grew by more than 900 entries and the prize pool cleared the guarantee by over $12 million.
Bernhard Binder’s 2025 win is the dream for every satellite player. He got in through a $2,500 qualifier, then beat Jean-Noel Thorel heads-up for $10 million.
How to qualify for less
You don’t need $25,000 to sit down. Last year, online qualifiers made up 516 of the 2,891 Super Main entries, about 18% of the field.
• WSOP Express on GGPoker: satellites start from just $0.50 and ladder up to a $30,000 “Super Pass” that covers your Super Main seat and travel. More than 1,000 Super Passes are on offer, and qualifiers are already running.
• Natural8: runs the same WSOP Express satellites, handy for players in Asian markets.
• WSOP Circuit ring winners: anyone who won a Circuit ring between December 2025 and November 2026 gets a free package worth $5,000, including a Circuit Championship Day 1A entry, four hotel nights and buffet access.
• WSOP Online: may add more satellites closer to the festival.
Hotel packages: deadline October 31
If you plan to play big, the early-bird packages are worth a look, but the deposit deadline is October 31, 2026. Both packages include 16 nights at Baha Mar (December 2–18) with resort fees, and both require you to play GGMillion$ Day 1A and Super Main Event Day 1A.
| $100K Paradise Package | $300K VIP Package | |
| Minimum buy-ins | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Room | Deluxe room | Baha Mar suite |
| Deposit (due Oct 31) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Extras | None listed | VIP fast-track arrival, SUV transfers, buffet access |
Bahamas travel guide: Baha Mar and Nassau
Baha Mar sits on Cable Beach in Nassau, on the island of New Providence. It’s actually three hotels in one resort, the Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood, sharing a casino floor, beach, golf course and a long strip of restaurants. Almost everything you need is a short walk away.
• Getting there: fly into Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau. Baha Mar is a short drive from the airport.
• Weather: December is one of the nicest times to visit, warm and dry, typically in the high 70s °F (mid-20s °C).
• Money: the Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.
• Entry: check passport and visa rules for your nationality before booking. Most visitors need a passport valid for their whole stay.
• Book early: with thousands of players expected in mid-December, rooms at the resort and nearby hotels go fast.
Live updates
The festival hasn’t started yet. Once cards are in the air on December 2, we’ll update this section with daily results, bracelet winners and Super Main Event chip counts.
| Date | Event | Result / Update |
| Dec 2 | #1 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty | Coming soon |
| Dec 5 | #4 GGMillion$ NLH Championship | Coming soon |
| Dec 10 | #12 Super Main Event, Day 1A | Coming soon |
Sources
• PokerNews: The 2026 WSOP Paradise Schedule Boasts 20 Bracelets and $120M in Guarantees (Aug 2026)
• Pokerfuse: WSOP Paradise 2026 reveals 20-event schedule (Aug 2026)
• SoMuchPoker: WSOP Paradise 2026, 20 Bracelets and $120 Million Guaranteed
FAQs
When is WSOP Paradise 2026?
December 2–17, 2026.
Where is it held?
Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas.
How much is the Super Main Event?
The buy-in is $25,000, with a $50 million guarantee.
Can I qualify online?
Yes. GGPoker and Natural8 run WSOP Express satellites from $0.50, and WSOP Online may add more.
Can I watch it?
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