WSOP Circuit Launches New Calendar Year Structure For 2026 Season

The World Series of Poker has released the first set of confirmed stops for the 2026 WSOP Circuit. The announcement covers events scheduled from January through May and introduces a new calendar structure for the tour. Beginning in 2026, the WSOP Circuit will operate on a January to December format, replacing the previous fall to summer cycle.


Good to Know

  • WSOP Circuit moves permanently to a January–December season in 2026.
  • Gold ring winners receive a 5,000 USD travel and buy-in package for WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise.
  • WSOP+ becomes the official registration and payout platform for all Circuit stops.

WSOP Circuit Launches New Calendar Year Structure For 2026 Season

WSOP confirmed that the 2026 Circuit will run as a full calendar-year season. The change aims to simplify planning for players who travel across multiple regions. Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP, said:
“The WSOP Circuit is the lifeblood of our brand, consistently delivering world-class poker and massive prize pools to players across the globe. Shifting to a calendar-year season for 2026 marks a new era of predictability for our players, allowing them to better plan their pursuit of the coveted gold rings.”

A new standardized reward is also being introduced. Every gold ring winner in 2026 earns a 5,000 USD package redeemable for WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise, covering tournament entry and hotel accommodations.

WSOP confirmed that all stops in the 2026 season will require players to use the WSOP+ app for registration, payouts and real-time updates. The platform serves as the official tool for all Circuit events moving forward.

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Initial 2026 WSOP Circuit Domestic U.S. Tour Dates

  • January 1–12 – Planet Hollywood (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • January 8–19 – Choctaw Casino & Resort (Durant, Oklahoma)
  • January 15–26 – Thunder Valley Casino (Lincoln, California)
  • January 22–February 2 – Horseshoe Tunica (Tunica, Mississippi)
  • January 29–February 9 – Harrahs Pompano Beach (Pompano Beach, Florida)
  • February 12–23 – Harrahs Cherokee (Cherokee, North Carolina)
  • February 19–March 2 – Horseshoe Baltimore (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • February 26–March 9 – Horseshoe Hammond (Hammond, Indiana)
  • March 5–16 – Hard Rock Tulsa (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
  • March 12–23 – Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, New York)
  • March 19–30 – Horseshoe Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • April 2–13 – Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin, Illinois)
  • April 16–27 – Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe (Stateline, Nevada)
  • April 16–27 – Horseshoe Tunica (Tunica, Mississippi)
  • April 23–May 4 – Texas Card House (Austin, Texas)
  • May 7–18 – Commerce Casino (Commerce, California)
  • May 7–18 – Harrahs Cherokee (Cherokee, North Carolina)
  • May 14–25 – Caesars New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Initial 2026 WSOP Circuit International Tour Dates

  • January 1–13 – Kings Resort (Rozvadov, Czech Republic)
  • January 7–19 – Deerfoot Inn & Casino (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  • January 16–25 – Es Saadi Casino (Marrakesh, Morocco)
  • February 26–March 10 – Grand Casino (Gamprin, Liechtenstein)
  • March 23–April 7 – Playground (Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada)
  • April 10–21 – Pasino Partouche (Aix-en-Provence, France)

GGPoker is expected to run online satellites for many of the non-U.S. stops. Updates will be posted on GGPoker.com as events approach.

WSOP stated that all dates remain subject to regulatory approval. Additional U.S. and international stops may be added. The full June–December schedule is expected in Summer 2026 before the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.

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