WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall 2026 Schedule & $2M GTD Championship
The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Festival runs from October 28 to November 15, 2026 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring nearly $4 million in total guaranteed prize pools. The centerpiece $5,000 buy-in WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship takes place from November 5 to November 10, offering a $2 million guarantee. Players competing in World Poker Tour events can qualify online or claim exclusive signup bonuses through WPT Global , the official online poker partner of the WPT.
WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall 2026 Festival Information
| Festival: | WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates: | October 28 to November 15, 2026 |
| Venue: | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Main Event GTD: | $2,000,000 |
| Main Event Buy-in: | $5,000 |
| Online Partner: | WPT Global |
| Status: | DATES ANNOUNCED |
WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall 2026 Highlights & Schedule
The festival brings high-stakes tournament poker back to the Las Vegas Strip, highlighted by the $5,000 Championship Event featuring a $2 million guarantee. Side events throughout the festival include bounty tournaments, a seniors event, and satellite opportunities, according to the official World Poker Tour announcement.
Poker & Travel Guide: Las Vegas
Read our complete Las Vegas poker guide for cash game details, local gaming regulations, and nearby accommodations.
The Venue: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
The Venetian Poker Room features premium player amenities and a brand new streaming room for livestreamed final tables. Visit our official Venetian Resort Las Vegas page for full room specs and hotel details.
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Las VegasVenetian Resort Hotel Casino is a masterpiece of Italian style and luxury located right on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Since it opened in 1999, it has been a top choice for travelers who want to experience the beauty of Venice, complete with indoor canals and singing gondoliers. The resort is famous for its massive all-suite hotel rooms and a huge casino floor that stays busy at all hours of the day. Whether you are there to play in their legendary poker room or to shop at the Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian offers a high-end and exciting environment that makes it one of the most iconic destinations in the world.
Why The Venetian?
- A Poker Legend: Home to one of the biggest and most famous poker rooms on the planet, offering dozens of tables and huge tournament series throughout the year.
- All-Suite Luxury: Every room in the hotel is a suite, giving you much more space than a standard hotel room with a separate sunken living area.
- World-Class Dining: From the famous Buddy V’s Ristorante to Bouchon by Thomas Keller, the resort features dozens of restaurants from celebrity chefs.
GAMES
NLHE & PLO Poker
STAKES
Low to High Stakes
VIBE
Luxury & Elegance
The Venetian Poker Experience
The poker action at The Venetian is known for being some of the best in Las Vegas. The room is massive and professionally run, with dealers who are famous for being fast and accurate. While the casino offers all the typical table games, Texas Hold’em is the star of the show here. The room recently moved to a brand-new, state-of-the-art location on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes, making it even more comfortable with dedicated restrooms, a self-service soda fountain, and USB charging ports at every seat.
What really makes playing at The Venetian special is the DeepStack Showdown tournament series. These events happen several times a year and attract players from all over the world. Cash games are also very consistent, with $1/$3 and $2/$4 No Limit Hold’em running 24/7, and plenty of Pot Limit Omaha action as well. With a dedicated staff that treats every player with respect and a high-tech waitlist system you can check on your phone, it is easy to see why it remains a top choice for poker players in Vegas.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: Located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, right in the center of the Strip across from The Mirage.
🏨 Accommodations: The resort is connected to The Palazzo, together offering over 7,000 suites with premium amenities and multiple pool decks.
📝 Entry & Requirements: Guests must be at least 21 years old to gamble or check into the hotel. A valid government photo ID or passport is required for entry.
♠️ Official Venetian Las Vegas Updates
Contact the resort for live poker waitlists, show tickets, and restaurant reservations.
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The festival runs from October 28 to November 15, 2026, with the $5,000 Championship Event scheduled from November 5 to November 10 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
The Venetian Resort is located approximately 3.5 miles (10 to 15 minutes by car) from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Players can reach the venue easily via airport taxis, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, or private shuttles.
All tournament buy-ins, registration fees, and cash games at The Venetian Poker Room are processed in US Dollars (USD)
The $5,000 buy-in WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship carries a $2,000,000 guarantee, while the full festival schedule guarantees nearly $4,000,000 in total prize money.
Players must be 21 years of age or older with a valid government issued photo ID or passport to participate in tournament play or cash games.
