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WSOP Unveils 2026 Slate With 100 Bracelets and a Delayed Main Event Finale

Organizers flagged a pause at nine players as they finalize dates and a broadcast plan.

Overview

  • The 57th World Series of Poker runs May 26–July 15 across Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe/Harrah’s, featuring 100 gold bracelet events.
  • The $10,000 Main Event begins July 2 with play scheduled to stop at the final table on July 13, and the final-table dates and broadcast coverage will be announced later.
  • Free daily livestreams on the WSOP YouTube channel will run from opening day through the start of the Main Event, supported by a new main-stage set in the Paris Ballroom and expanded on-air roles including Jeff Platt.
  • The opening event shifts to a $550 Mini Mystery Millions that keeps a $1 million top bounty, and five first-time bracelet events debut, including a $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller and two new PLO variants.
  • A new Las Vegas WSOP Circuit stop follows July 14–25 with 18 ring events and a $1,700 Circuit Main Event, and tournament registration is now live via the WSOP+ app.