The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) has announced the initial stops for the 2026 WSOP Circuit, covering January through May.
The release marks the start of a major structural change, as the Circuit shifts to a permanent calendar-year season running January to December.
“The WSOP Circuit is the lifeblood of our brand, consistently delivering world-class poker and massive prize pools to players across the globe,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “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.”
All gold ring winners in the 2026 season will receive a $5,000 WSOP package, redeemable for WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise, including tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations.
All confirmed 2026 Circuit events will use the WSOP+ app for streamlined registration, payouts, and real-time event updates.
The initial schedule highlights premier casino stops for the first five months of 2026, featuring signature WSOP Circuit events, including the $1,700 Main Event and standardized tournament structures.
2026 WSOP Circuit Domestic U.S. Tour Schedule
| Tournament Dates | Tournament Location |
|---|---|
| January 1 – January 12, 2026 | Planet Hollywood (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| January 8 – January 19, 2026 | Choctaw Casino & Resort (Durant, Oklahoma) |
| January 15 – January 26, 2026 | Thunder Valley Casino (Lincoln, California) |
| January 22 – February 2, 2026 | Horseshoe Tunica (Tunica, Mississippi) |
| January 29 – February 9, 2026 | Harrah’s Pompano Beach (Pompano Beach, Florida) |
| February 12 – February 23, 2026 | Harrah’s Cherokee (Cherokee, North Carolina) |
| February 19 – March 2, 2026 | Horseshoe Baltimore (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| February 26 – March 9, 2026 | Horseshoe Hammond (Hammond, Indiana) |
| March 5 – March 16, 2026 | Hard Rock Tulsa (Tulsa, Oklahoma) |
| March 12 – March 23, 2026 | Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, New York) |
| March 19 – March 30, 2026 | Horseshoe Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| April 2 – April 13, 2026 | Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin, Illinois) |
| April 16 – April 27, 2026 | Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe (Stateline, Nevada) |
| April 16 – April 27, 2026 | Horseshoe Tunica (Tunica, Mississippi) |
| April 23 – May 4, 2026 | Texas Card House (Austin, Texas) |
| May 7 – May 18, 2026 | Commerce Casino (Commerce, California) |
| May 7 – May 18, 2026 | Harrah’s Cherokee (Cherokee, North Carolina) |
| May 14 – May 25, 2026 | Caesars New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
2026 WSOP Circuit International Tour Schedule
| Tournament Dates | Tournament Location |
|---|---|
| January 1 – January 13, 2026 | King’s Resort (Rozvadov, Czech Republic) |
| January 7 – January 19, 2026 | Deerfoot Inn & Casino (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) |
| January 16 – January 25, 2026 | Es Saadi Casino (Marrakesh, Morocco) |
| February 26 – March 10, 2026 | Grand Casino (Gamprin, Liechtenstein) |
| March 23 – April 7, 2026 | Playground (Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada) |
| April 10 – April 21, 2026 | Pasino Partouche (Aix-en-Provence, France) |
GGPoker is expected to host online satellites for many non-U.S. Circuit events; players are encouraged to check GGPoker.com for updates.
Complete event details will be posted on WSOP.com after regulatory approval. All events remain subject to change.
Additional stops for early 2026 may still be added. The full June–December schedule is planned for release in Summer 2026, ahead of the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/12/08/116656-wsop-releases-first-half-of-2026-circuit-schedule
