2026 WSOP Circuit Tour Schedule Announced

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2026 WSOP Circuit Tour Schedule Announced

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has unveiled the first half of its 2026 Circuit Tour schedule, promising a year packed with excitement. 

Poker enthusiasts across the United States and internationally will have multiple opportunities to compete in prestigious events. The tour now starts in January and concludes in December, providing a full calendar of high-stakes tournaments. 

For players exploring both live and digital platforms, this expansion highlights opportunities on US online poker sites as well.

2026 WSOP Circuit Tour Schedule

The 2026 WSOP Circuit kicks off in Las Vegas, running from January 1 through 12 at Planet Hollywood on the famous Strip. This New Year’s start aims to attract top talent seeking early-season momentum. Following Las Vegas, the tour travels across the country, stopping at various major casinos.

A landmark addition to the schedule is Texas, which will host its first-ever WSOP Circuit stop. This event runs from April 23 to May 4, giving local and traveling players a historic opportunity to compete.

Here is the full schedule of confirmed stops through May:

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

The international leg of the tour features six stops, beginning in Rozvadov at King’s Resort and continuing to Calgary, Morocco, Liechtenstein, Quebec, and France. These events expand WSOP’s global presence while maintaining its elite reputation.

A Brief History of the WSOP Circuit Tour

The WSOP Circuit Tour began in 2005 to extend the excitement of Las Vegas-based WSOP events to regional locations. Since its inception, it has grown to include hundreds of tournaments and countless Circuit rings.

Many players have used these stops as a launchpad to WSOP success. Online qualifiers have also grown in importance, making US online poker sites a crucial gateway for emerging talent.

Unlike the bracelets awarded at the WSOP, the WSOP Circuit honors its champions with distinctive WSOP Circuit rings. These rings symbolize more than just a victory: they mark inclusion among the Circuit’s elite winners. Importantly, these grant invitations to compete at the prestigious WSOP Circuit Championship.

Many of today’s top poker professionals began their careers on the Circuit, using these events as a springboard to greater success. Notably, three-time WSOP bracelet winner Alex Foxen won the very first WSOP Circuit event he entered at Harrah’s (now Caesars) New Orleans in 2012, long before he became one of the world’s best players.

With the 2026 schedule confirmed, players can plan their year strategically. The inclusion of Texas as a first-time host and international stops highlights WSOP’s commitment to accessibility.

The poker community eagerly anticipates a tour filled with thrilling hands, memorable wins, and historic moments.