Free streaming, more mid-stakes, focus on mixed games and the possible return of the delayed final table: the community voiced strong opinions following the WSOP 2026 news.
Canadian Daniel Negreanu will seek his eighth bracelet, prioritizing high buy-in tournaments and schedules that favor rest.
The new annual calendar and the route to WSOP Paradise mark a distinct era for the world’s most popular circuit.
The organization officially announced the 2026 WSOP tournament schedule, which will be played at the Paris & Horseshoe Las Vegas between May 26 and July 15.
Along with the announcement of the 2026 schedule, the WSOP confirmed that it will offer free streaming on its YouTube channel, although it left the door open regarding the Main Event.
While details of how the Main Event will be are still missing, there is the possibility of having a delayed final table as was arranged from 2008 to 2016, but without so much waiting in between.
The €2,750 Rounder Cup No-Limit Hold’em tournament of the WSOP Europe will be played on April 7, pitting European players against those from the rest of the world.
Phil Hellmuth spoke about the World Series schedule – he made a request for the Main Event – and praised the new direction WSOP Europe has taken by moving from Rozvadov; that’s why he is considering playing the Old Continent series this year.
The agenda has not yet been confirmed and the Main Event still does not have an exact date, but the WSOP 2026 does: it will be from May 26 to July 15.
The WSOP reinforces its European landing with the incorporation of a Ladies Championship in its spring debut in the Czech Republic.
