The 57th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) will span two full months on the Las Vegas Strip, with organizers confirming a 100-event bracelet schedule from May 26 through July 25. Tournament play will once again take place at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, continuing the dual-venue format introduced in recent years.

Officials describe the 2026 slate as a refreshed lineup that builds on the record-setting 2025 series. While the overall bracelet count matches last summer’s total, the calendar introduces several new tournaments, expands the use of multi-flight formats, and adds a WSOP Circuit stop at the conclusion of the bracelet schedule.

Main Event Details Still to Come

The $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, widely known as the Main Event, will begin July 2 at 11 a.m. with four starting flights. Late registration remains open through Day 2D on July 7, and play will continue until the final table forms on July 13. Organizers have not yet released the dates for the final table or broadcast plans, stating those details will follow in a separate announcement.

The absence of a confirmed finale schedule has prompted discussion about whether a delayed final table could return in some form. From 2008 through 2016, the November Nine format paused the tournament for several months before crowning a champion. While few expect a months-long break, any adjustment would mark a notable change to the modern structure.

Last year’s Main Event concluded with GGPoker ambassador Michael Mizrachi capturing the title and $10 million. His victory capped a summer that also included a record fourth win in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship.

“As we saw in 2025, thousands of incredible stories are waiting to be told at the World Series of Poker,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “We’re more committed than ever to being poker’s unquestioned biggest stage and to shining a brighter spotlight on our favorite game.”

“Our favorite time of year is around the corner, and we cannot wait to once again welcome the poker world back to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas,” said Jack Effel, Senior Vice President of Poker Operations at Caesars Entertainment. “This summer’s World Series of Poker promises more action and more opportunities to play your favorite events than ever before, from the first ‘Shuffle Up and Deal!’ to the crowning of the Main Event champion.”

Seven-time bracelet winner and GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu pointed to expanded qualification routes, encouraging players worldwide to “take your shot at the gold in 2026.”

New Tournaments and Adjustments Across the Board

Event #1 introduces a $550 Mini Mystery Millions with six starting flights and a guaranteed $1 million top bounty. The existing $1,000 Mystery Millions remains on the schedule later in June, now featuring six opening flights and allowing two re-entries per flight.

Another addition arrives May 31 with the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller, a two-flight event that brings the online brand’s flagship tournament to the live stage. On June 2, the $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship makes its Las Vegas debut following its run at WSOP Paradise.

Pot-Limit Omaha players gain further representation through a $1,500 Five-Card PLO on June 18 and the $1,500 “Pick Your PLO” on July 9, which rotates among PLO, PLO8, Five-Card PLO (High), and Big O.

Several events have been removed, including the $1,000 Battle of the Ages, the $777 Lucky 7’s with unlimited re-entries, the $1,500 Shootout, the $3,000 Limit Hold’em, and the $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty.

Buy-ins show a modest uptick. The average entry fee increases from $10,960 to $11,020, with most adjustments concentrated in six-figure Super High Roller events. The 2026 schedule features five bracelet tournaments under $1,000, 54 events between $1,000 and $5,000, 18 $10,000 buy-ins, six $25,000 high rollers, four $50,000 events, two $100,000 tournaments, and the $250,000 Super High Roller.

Multi-flight formats continue to expand. The $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship adds a Day 1B flight, contingent on reaching 64 entries. Other tournaments gaining additional starting days include the $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller, $1,500 Big O, $1,500 PLO8, and the $1,000 PLO eight-handed event.

Fan-favorite tournaments such as the Monster Stack, Colossus, Millionaire Maker, Gladiators of Poker, and the Poker Players Championship remain on the calendar. Dedicated-field events, including the Ladies Championship, Seniors tournaments, and the $500 Industry Employees event, also return.

To broaden access, the WSOP will stream daily coverage for free on its official YouTube channel from May 26 through the start of the Main Event. The broadcasts will feature a redesigned television set inside Paris Las Vegas.

Circuit Series Extends the Summer

For the first time, a WSOP Circuit stop will run alongside the closing days of the bracelet series. Scheduled from July 14 through July 25, the Las Vegas Circuit includes 18 ring events with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $5,000.

Highlights include a $400 Mini Main Event, a $600 Monster Stack Flight event, a $300 Ladies tournament, a $2,200 No-Limit High Roller, and a $1,700 Main Event. In January 2026, the $1,700 WSOPC Las Vegas Main Event drew 616 entries and produced a $933,240 prize pool, with Darren Rabinowitz earning $175,430 for first place.

Organizers say the addition ensures continuous tournament action in Las Vegas through late July. Players must use the WSOP+ app to review schedules and register for events.

The 2026 bracelet slate will also shape the revamped Player of the Year race, which now carries $1 million in total awards. The overall winner will receive a $100,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package. The competition begins at the World Series of Poker Europe in Prague from March 31 to April 12.

With 100 bracelets, expanded flight options, and a new Circuit finale, the 2026 World Series of Poker maintains its familiar framework while introducing structural adjustments that will define the summer on the Strip.