World Series of Poker: A Guide to WSOP

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the largest poker event in the world. It traditionally gathers professionals who strive to compete for the Main Title of the tournament. This detailed guide will introduce you to the key events of the tournament, World Series of Poker dates and the previous WSOP results, including WSOP winners.

What is the World Series of Poker (WSOP)?

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the leading series of poker tournaments around the world. It was founded in 1970 and now attracts thousands of players annually.
The tournament is held as a series of different poker games and ends with the Main No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. The winner of the final table WSOP not only takes away an impressive prize, but also receives a WSOP bracelet. This title is especially valuable and embodies true skill and recognition.

World Series of Poker 2026

The 2026 World Series of Poker will be held from May 26th to July 15th, 2026. This is the 56th season that will bring together the best poker players from all over the world. This year’s venue will be the Las Vegas Strip at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The tournament offers a variety of games with different buy-ins from $300 to $250,000. Below you can see the schedule of the WSOP 2026.

WSOP 2026 Schedule 

Here is the WSOP 2026 schedule of the main games that will be held as part of the WSOP 2026:

EventDateBuy-in
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight AMay 26 12:00 PM$550
WSOP Event #2: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-HandedMay 26 2:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight BMay 27 10:00 AM$550
WSOP Event #3: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Employees EventMay 27 12:00 PM$500
WSOP Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or BetterMay 27 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight CMay 28 10:00 AM$550
WSOP Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit OmahaMay 28 12:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card StudMay 28 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight DMay 29 10:00 AM$550
WSOP Event #7: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Heads Up Championship – Flight A (64 player max per flight)May 29 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #8: $1,500 BadugiMay 29 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight EMay 30 10:00 AM$550
WSOP Event #7: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Heads Up Championship – Flight B (64 player max per flight)May 30 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better ChampionshipMay 30 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #1: $550 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery Millions – Flight FMay 30 6:00 PM$550
WSOP Event #10: $600 No-Limit Hold’em DeepstackMay 31 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – Flight AMay 31 12:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #12: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball DrawMay 31 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #13: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em 6-HandedJun 01 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – Flight BJun 01 12:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #14: $1,500 Mixed: PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Big OJun 01 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #15: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha DeepstackJun 02 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #16: $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em U.S. WSOP Circuit ChampionshipJun 02 12:00 PM$1,700
WSOP Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw ChampionshipJun 02 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #18: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – Flight AJun 03 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #19: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – Flight AJun 03 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #20: $1,500 Dealers ChoiceJun 03 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #18: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – Flight BJun 04 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #19: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – Flight BJun 04 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or BetterJun 04 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #18: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – Flight CJun 05 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #22: $1,500 Big O – Flight AJun 05 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud ChampionshipJun 05 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #18: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – Flight DJun 06 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #24: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller 6-HandedJun 06 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #22: $1,500 Big O – Flight BJun 06 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #25: $500 No-Limit Hold’em FreezeoutJun 07 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #26: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’emJun 07 12:00 PM$2,000
WSOP Event #27: $10,000 Dealers Choice ChampionshipJun 07 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #28: $600 No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha Mixed DeepstackJun 08 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #29: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em High RollerJun 08 12:00 PM$50,000
WSOP Event #30: $1,500 Limit Hold’emJun 08 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #31: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Super Turbo BountyJun 09 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #32: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’emJun 09 12:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #33: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better ChampionshipJun 09 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #34: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Colossus – Flight AJun 10 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #35: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha – Flight AJun 10 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #36: $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em High RollerJun 10 1:00 PM$100,000
WSOP Event #37: $1,500 HORSEJun 10 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #34: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Colossus – Flight BJun 11 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #35: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha – Flight BJun 11 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #38: $10,000 Limit Hold’em ChampionshipJun 11 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #34: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Colossus – Flight CJun 12 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #39: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors High RollerJun 12 12:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #40: $1,500 RazzJun 12 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #34: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Colossus – Flight DJun 13 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #41: $250,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super High RollerJun 13 12:00 PM$250,000
WSOP Event #42: $10,000 Big O ChampionshipJun 13 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #43: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 8-HandedJun 14 10:00 AM$800
WSOP Event #44: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super Turbo BountyJun 14 12:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #45: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Seven Card Stud hi-Lo 8 or BetterJun 14 2:00 PM$2,500
WSOP Event #46: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors Championship – Flight AJun 15 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #47: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller – Flight AJun 15 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #48: $10,000 Razz ChampionshipJun 15 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #46: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors Championship – Flight BJun 16 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #47: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller – Flight BJun 16 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #49: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em FreezeoutJun 16 2:00 PM$2,500
WSOP Event #50: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker – Flight AJun 17 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #51: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery BountyJun 17 12:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game MixJun 17 2:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #50: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker – Flight BJun 18 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #53: $1,500 Five Card Pot-Limit OmahaJun 18 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #54: $10,000 HORSE ChampionshipJun 18 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #50: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker – Flight CJun 19 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #55: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High RollerJun 19 12:00 PM$50,000
WSOP Event #56: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-HandedJun 19 2:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #50: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker – Flight DJun 20 10:00 AM$1,500
WSOP Event #57: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha – Flight AJun 20 12:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #58: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple DrawJun 20 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #59: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Salute To WarriorsJun 21 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #57: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha – Flight BJun 21 12:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players ChampionshipJun 21 2:00 PM$50,000
WSOP Event #61: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super SeniorsJun 22 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #57: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha – Flight CJun 22 12:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #62: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’emJun 22 2:00 PM$2,500
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight AJun 23 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #64: $25,000 PLO/NLH Mixed High RollerJun 23 12:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #65: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em FreezeoutJun 23 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight BJun 24 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #66: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Tag TeamJun 24 12:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #67: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw ChampionshipJun 24 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight CJun 25 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event#68: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies ChampionshipJun 25 12:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or BetterJun 25 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight DJun 26 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #70: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha ChampionshipJun 26 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight EJun 27 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #71: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet 7-HandedJun 27 2:00 PM$2,500
WSOP Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions – Flight FJun 27 6:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #72: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event – Flight AJun 28 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #73: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-HandedJun 28 12:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #74: $1,500 8-Game MixedJun 28 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #72: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event – Flight BJun 29 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #75: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better ChampionshipJun 29 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #72: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event – Flight CJun 30 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #76: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High RollerJun 30 12:00 PM$100,000
WSOP Event #77: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw LowballJun 30 2:00 PM$2,500
WSOP Event #78: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack ChampionshipJul 01 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #79: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em FreezeoutJul 01 12:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #80: $10,000 8-Game Mixed ChampionshipJul 01 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #81: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Celebration – Flight AJul 02 10:00 AM$800
WSOP Event #82: $10,000 WSOP No-Limit Hold’em Main Event – Flight AJul 02 11:00 AM$10,000
WSOP Event #83: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb PotJul 02 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #81: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Celebration – Flight BJul 03 10:00 AM$800
WSOP Event #82: $10,000 WSOP No-Limit Hold’em Main Event – Flight BJul 03 11:00 AM$10,000
WSOP Event #84: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super Turbo BountyJul 03 2:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #85: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’emJul 04 10:00 AM$1,000
WSOP Event #82: $10,000 WSOP No-Limit Hold’em Main Event – Flight CJul 04 11:00 AM$10,000
WSOP Event #86: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Stack – Flight AJul 05 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #82: $10,000 WSOP No-Limit Hold’em Main Event – Flight DJul 05 11:00 AM$10,000
WSOP Event #86: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Stack – Flight BJul 06 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #86: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Stack – Flight CJul 07 10:00 AM$600
WSOP Event #87: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty – Flight AJul 07 2:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #88: $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker – Flight AJul 08 10:00 AM$300
WSOP Event #89: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mid-Stakes Championship – Flight AJul 08 12:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #87: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty – Flight BJul 08 2:00 PM$1,000
WSOP Event #88: $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker – Flight BJul 09 10:00 AM$300
WSOP Event #89: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mid-Stakes Championship – Flight BJul 09 12:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #90: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em High RollerJul 09 1:00 PM$50,000
WSOP Event #91: $1,500 Pick Your PLOJul 09 2:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #88: $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker – Flight CJul 10 10:00 AM$300
WSOP Event #89: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mid-Stakes Championship – Flight CJul 10 12:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #92: $3,000 TORSEJul 10 2:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #88: $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker – Flight DJul 11 10:00 AM$300
WSOP Event #93: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em The Closer – Flight AJul 11 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #94: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed ChampionshipJul 11 2:00 PM$10,000
WSOP Event #95: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Saver – Flight AJul 12 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #93: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em The Closer – Flight BJul 12 12:00 PM$1,500
WSOP Event #96: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-HandedJul 12 2:00 PM$3,000
WSOP Event #95: $500 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Saver – Flight BJul 13 10:00 AM$500
WSOP Event #97: $25,000 HORSE High RollerJul 13 2:00 PM$25,000
WSOP Event #98: $800 No-Limit Hold’em DeepstackJul 14 10:00 AM$800
WSOP Event #99: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-HandedJul 14 2:00 PM$5,000
WSOP Event #100: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super TurboJul 15 10:00 AM$1,000

How To Enter the 2026 WSOP

There are several ways to participate in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Below we have written all the possible ones. Remember that only persons over the age of 21 can participate.

Online WSOP Satellites

Online satellites are one of the ways to get to the WSOP. These are online poker tournaments in which WSOP entries are offered as prizes. Look for reliable online platforms and participate in satellites.

Local WSOP Satellite

Many local casinos and poker rooms also host satellite tournaments. These satellites provide players with an excellent opportunity to qualify for the WSOP. Check your local casinos for the fact whether such tournaments are held or not.

Direct Buy-In

The easiest way to participate in the WSOP is to pay buy-in. Visit the official WSOP website or check out this article which contains the schedule and buy-in information. Then register online and pay the entry fee for the event you want to participate in.

Qualify in Vegas

During the WSOP, there are many opportunities to qualify through daily tournaments. Come to Las Vegas and go to the casino where the tournament is being held. Participate in daily qualifying tournaments and get your place in the WSOP.

History of the World Series of Poker Main Event

In the 21st century, the popularity of the WSOP format has increased worldwide. As a result, the tournament was transformed and expanded to attract players from different regions.

WSOP Asia-Pacific

The WSOP Asia Pacific was first held in Melbourne in 2013. This was the third expansion of the tournament and increased its geography.

WSOP Circuit

The WSOP Circuit was founded in 2005 to provide players with more opportunities to participate in WSOP tournaments outside of Las Vegas. The tournament consists of a series of tournaments held at various casinos throughout the United States. Winners of Circuit tournaments receive WSOP Circuit rings (not bracelets).

WSOP Europe

The WSOP was first held in Europe in 2007. This made it possible to attract players from another continent to the tournament and expand the influence of the Poker Series.

WSOP Online

The WSOP is also held in an online format that allows players to participate in games literally without leaving their home. To do this, they need to download special software for online World Series of Poker to their computer or mobile device and register. Then it is possible to buy-in online and play!

WSOP Main Event Champions (1970-2025)

In this table you can find the names of the WSOP main event winners from 1970 to 2025:

Main Event by YearWinner
1970Johnny Moss
1971Johnny Moss
1972Thomas ‘Amarillo Slim’ Preston
1973Walter ‘Puggy’ Pearson
1974Johnny Moss
1975Bryan ‘Sailor’ Roberts
1976Doyle Brunson
1977Doyle Brunson
1978Bobby Baldwin
1979Hal Fowler
1980Stu Ungar
1981Stu Ungar
1982Jack Straus
1983Tom McEvoy
1984Jack Keller
1985Bill Smith
1986Berry Johnston
1987Johnny Chan
1988Johnny Chan
1989Phil Hellmuth
1990Mansour Matloubi
1991Brad Daugherty
1992Hamid Dastmalchi
1993Jim Bechtel
1994Russ Hamilton
1995Dan Harrington
1996Huck Seed
1997Stu Ungar
1998Scotty Nguyen
1999Noel Furlong
2000Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson
2001Carlos Mortensen
2002Robert Varkonyi
2003Chris Moneymaker
2004Greg Raymer
2005Joe Hachem
2006Jamie Gold
2007Jerry Yang
2008Peter Eastgate
2009Joe Cada
2010Jonathan Duhamel
2011Pius Heinz
2012Greg Merson
2013Ryan Riess
2014Martin Jacobson
2015Joe McKeehen
2016Qui Nguyen
2017Scott Blumstein
2018John Cynn
2019Hossein Ensan
2020Damian Salas
2021Koray Aldemir
2022Espen Jørstad
2023Daniel Weinman
2024Jonathan Tamayo
2025Michael Mizrachi

WSOP Player of the Year (2004-2025)

Every year, the WSOP compiles a POY rating, that’s who led it from 2004 to 2025 and was the best according to the World Series of Poker results:

Player of the YearYear
2025Shaun Deeb
2024Scott Seiver
2023Ian Matakis
2022Daniel Zack
2021Josh Arieh
2019Robert Campbell
2018Shaun Deeb
2017Chris Ferguson
2016Jason Mercier
2015Mike Gorodinsky
2014George Danzer
2013Daniel Negreanu
2012Greg Merson
2011Ben Lamb
2010Frank Kassela
2009Jeffrey Lisandro
2008Erick Lindgren
2007Tom Schneider
2006Jeff Madsen
2005Allen Cunningham
2004Daniel Negreanu

FAQs About WSOP

When will the WSOP 2026 start?

WSOP 2026 began on May 26, 2026 and will last until July 15, 2026.

Where is the World Series of Poker schedule?

The full World Series of Poker schedule of all tournaments that are held within the framework of the event can be found on the official WSOP website.

Where to watch the 2026 WSOP?

Players can come to the Paris Ballroom, Grand Ballroom, or Event Center and watch WSOP games in person. They can also follow the broadcasts of Online games on official platforms.

Where is the WSOP held?

In 2026, the tournament will be held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.

How much does it cost to enter the World Series of Poker?

To participate in WSOP games, you need to pay buy-in, which varies from $300 to $250,000 depending on the game.

How many players are there at the WSOP?

Thousands of players from around the world participate in the WSOP each year to compete for the title of WSOP series of poker champions.

What is a World Series of Poker bracelet?

The WSOP Bracelet is a prestigious award given to the WSOP series of poker winners of the Main Event.

Is WSOP free online game available for everyone?

Users can download the platform for Online WSOP games absolutely for free and then play with their deposits. Registered players get a lot of benefits, including Daily Freerolls, and compete for WSOP series of poker winnings.