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WPT World Championship 2026: Schedule, Dates & Event Details | Wynn Las Vegas
The WPT World Championship 2026 takes place from November 27 to December 21, 2026 at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Players competing in World Poker Tour events can qualify online or claim signup promotions through WPT Global , the official online poker partner of the tour.
| Festival: | WPT World Championship 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status: | Schedule Released |
| Dates: | November 27 to December 21, 2026 |
| Venue: | Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA |
| Main Event GTD: | $1,000,000 Added |
| Main Event Buy-in: | $10,400 |
| Online Partner: | WPT Global |
WPT World Championship 2026 Schedule Highlights
The official festival schedule features 86 total tournaments, including 57 trophy events with over $20,900,000 in combined guarantees alongside 25 live satellites offering 570 guaranteed seats. Headlining the series is the flagship $10,400 Main Event running from December 13 to December 20, featuring three starting flights and $1,000,000 added directly to the prize pool. Other key events include the $1,300 WPT Prime Championship ($5,000,000 GTD), the $400 Super Gold Million ($3,000,000 GTD), the $1,100 Ladies Championship ($250,000 GTD), and the $25,800 High Roller.
Mixed game players and alternative format enthusiasts will find a broad selection of disciplines throughout the series. The schedule highlights tournaments in No Limit Hold’em, high-stakes Pot Limit Omaha, multi-game mix HORSE, and draw variants such as Badugi.
WPT World Championship 2025 Results & Highlights
The previous WPT World Championship 2025 event was also held at Wynn Las Vegas. The marquee $10,400 Main Event attracted 1,865 entries, generating a massive prize pool of $18,277,000. Schuyler Thornton of Texas emerged victorious, defeating Soheb Porbandarwala heads-up to claim the championship title and the $2,098,456 top prize. The final table featured notable players including high-stakes professional Maxx Coleman (6th place, $540,000) and popular Las Vegas regular Jeremy Becker (5th place, $710,000). Despite starting the final table as the chip leader, Porbandarwala ultimately finished as the runner-up, securing $1,570,000.
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The Venue: Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Las Vegas is recognized as a premier poker destination in North America. Visit our official Wynn Las Vegas page for card room features and resort amenities.
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Wynn Las Vegas is widely considered the most luxurious destination on the Las Vegas Strip, holding more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world. Located at the north end of the Strip, this massive resort consists of two distinct golden towers: Wynn and Encore. It is famous for its incredible attention to detail, from the floral mosaics in the lobby to the Lake of Dreams, a water attraction featuring a 40 foot waterfall and holographic shows. Whether you are coming to play in their world-class poker room or to relax in one of their 4,748 high-end suites, Wynn provides a sophisticated and elegant environment that is second to none.
Why Wynn Las Vegas?
- The Elite Poker Experience: Home to a 28-table poker room at Encore that is often voted the best in the city for its comfort, service, and high-stakes action.
- Michelin-Starred Dining: Features an incredible collection of restaurants, including Wing Lei, the first Chinese restaurant in the country to earn a Michelin Star.
- A Golfer’s Dream: The only resort on the Strip with an 18-hole championship golf course, the Wynn Golf Club, located right on the property grounds.
GAMES
NLHE, PLO & Mixed Games
STAKES
Low to High Stakes
VIBE
Elite & Sophisticated
The Wynn Poker Experience
The poker room at Wynn is famous for offering a premium experience that feels more like a private club than a casino floor. Located in the Encore portion of the resort, the room features 28 tables in a bright, spacious, and smoke-free environment. While you can find a wide variety of card games, Texas Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha are the main attractions. Every seat is equipped with a USB charging port, and the room has its own dedicated restrooms and a top-notch food and drink service that allows you to dine right at the table.
What really puts Wynn on the map for poker players is the Wynn Millions and the seasonal Classic tournament series. These events offer some of the largest prize pools in the world, with the 2026 Wynn Millions featuring over $7 million in total guarantees. Cash games are also consistently busy, with $1/$3 and $2/$5 No Limit Hold’em running 24/7, along with higher stakes like $5/$10 and $10/$25 usually available on weekends. With a professional staff that is widely respected for their skill and a high-tech waitlist you can join via the Bravo Poker Live app, Wynn remains a top-tier choice for any serious poker fan.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: Located at 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, at the northern end of the Strip, directly opposite the Fashion Show Mall.
🏨 Accommodations: Choose between the Wynn or Encore towers. All rooms are at least 640 square feet and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with Strip or valley views.
📝 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 all visitors.
💎 Official Wynn Las Vegas Updates
Contact the resort for poker waitlists, show tickets, and reservations at their Five-Star spas.
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The festival is scheduled from November 27 to December 21, 2026 at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Main Event features a $10,400 buy-in across three starting flights starting December 13, with $1,000,000 added to the final prize pool.
The festival includes extensive events in No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, mixed variants like HORSE, and lowball draw games including Badugi.
Players can enter official online satellites and win festival entry packages via WPT Global.
The official schedule features 25 live satellites guaranteeing at least 570 total seats into key events like the Main Event and WPT Prime Championship.
