Upcoming WSOP Schedule 2026: Every Circuit Stop, WSOP Paradise Event & 2027 Dates

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Bala Kumar

The summer rush in Las Vegas is over, but the World Series of Poker calendar is far from finished. Between now and the end of 2026, there are eight more WSOP Circuit stops across North America and Europe. December brings WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, with 20 bracelet events and $120 million in guarantees.

This guide covers every upcoming WSOP event from October 13, 2026, plus what we know about the 2027 WSOP in Las Vegas. You’ll also find tips on which events suit your bankroll.

WSOP 2026 So Far: What’s Already Finished

Three of this year’s five WSOP series are already in the books. Here’s a quick look at where things stand:

That leaves two clear options for the rest of 2026: an affordable Circuit stop close to home, or a trip to the Bahamas for one of the richest series on the poker calendar.

WSOP Circuit: Remaining Fall 2026 Stops

The WSOP Circuit is the most accessible way to play a WSOP-branded event. Buy-ins are lower, fields are friendlier, and winners take home a WSOP gold ring instead of a bracelet. Main Events usually cost 1,100–1,700.

Card Player also lists fall 2026 stops in Southern Indiana and New Orleans. Check WSOP.com for their dates before you travel.

Why the Circuit is worth your time

• Lower buy-ins. Most ring events cost a few hundred dollars, so you can play several in a weekend for the price of one high roller.
• Softer fields. Circuit events attract plenty of local recreational players, so there’s more room to build a stack.
• A real WSOP title. A gold ring carries genuine prestige, and Circuit results count in WSOP rankings.
• Plenty of choice. Talking Stick alone runs 18 ring events, including a $1,700 Main Event.

Practical tip: If you’re travelling, aim for the Main Event weekend at the end of each stop. That’s when fields are biggest and side events and cash games are busiest.

WSOP Paradise 2026: 20 Bracelets in the Bahamas (December 2–17)

WSOP Paradise is now one of the biggest events in poker. In 2026 it moves to a new venue, the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas, with 20 bracelet events and $120 million in combined guarantees.

Full WSOP Paradise 2026 schedule

The $50 Million Super Main Event

The $25,000 Super Main Event starts December 10 with a $50 million guarantee. That’s half the series’ guarantees in a single tournament.

Last year’s numbers show why the guarantee is realistic:

What this means for 2026: The event would need about 2,000 entries to reach $50 million, assuming the full $25,000 goes into the prize pool. Last year’s field was nearly 900 entries bigger than that, so the guarantee looks safe, and another $10 million first prize is very possible.

WSOP Paradise events by budget

Not everyone is buying into a $25,000 Main Event. Here’s how the schedule breaks down:

Best value for most players: Event #1, the $2,500 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty, has the lowest buy-in of any event on the schedule backed by a $5 million guarantee. That guarantee is 2,000 times the buy-in, the same ratio as the 20MGGMillion and the $50M Super Main Event, at a fraction of the cost. The mystery bounty format adds another edge: you can win a big bounty prize just by knocking out the right player, even if you never reach the final table.

Best for mixed-game players: Events #5, #10 and #13 offer Big Bet Mix, 8-Game and 9-Game formats. Mixed-game fields are usually smaller, so they can be good value if you know the games.

Best for PLO specialists: Six events include Pot-Limit Omaha, from the $2,500 Bomb Pot PLO up to the $100,000 Super High Roller PLO.

How to qualify cheaply

You don’t need to pay $25,000 in cash. GGPoker runs online satellites to WSOP Paradise, including routes into the Super Main Event, and they start at a fraction of the buy-in. If you’re planning to play, start satellites early: the cheaper qualifiers get busier as December gets closer.

Travel tips for the Bahamas

• Book flights and rooms early. Baha Mar is a resort property, and December is peak season in the Caribbean.
• Plan around the Main Event. If you can only go for one week, aim for December 8–14. That covers the Super Main Event start plus the Monster Stack, COLOSSUS and several high rollers.
• Check your passport. The Bahamas requires a valid passport for most international visitors. Check entry requirements for your nationality before booking.

The 2027 WSOP in Las Vegas: What to Expect

Official dates for the 2027 World Series of Poker haven’t been announced yet. Based on recent years, here’s the likely picture:

These are expectations based on past years, not confirmed details. We’ll update this guide when the WSOP announces the 2027 schedule.

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