Poker Fever Returns:World Series of Poker 2026 Offers $7M Prize Pool

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is bringing even more excitement to online poker enthusiasts in 2026. Caesars Entertainment has officially unveiled the WSOP Online 2026 Bracelet Schedule, featuring 30 Gold Bracelet events, more than $7 million in guaranteed prize pools, and multiple opportunities for players to secure seats in the prestigious WSOP Main Event.

Running from May 30 through July 14, the online series will take place alongside the live World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Eligible players in Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to compete for coveted WSOP Gold Bracelets from the comfort of their homes while still experiencing the thrill of poker’s most prestigious festival.

One of the biggest highlights of the 2026 WSOP Online schedule is the return of the popular Online Bracelet Leaderboard. Players will compete throughout the series for a share of $50,000 in additional prizes awarded to the top performers. This extra incentive is expected to attract both seasoned professionals and ambitious newcomers looking to make their mark on the online poker scene.

The series also continues to blur the lines between online and live poker. Three high-roller events will conclude with live final tables in Las Vegas, giving online qualifiers the opportunity to compete on one of poker’s biggest stages. This unique format enhances the prestige of online events while maintaining the excitement associated with live tournament play.

Players dreaming of participating in the WSOP Main Event will have multiple opportunities to qualify through online tournaments. Two special 25-Seat Scramble events, scheduled for June 28 and June 30, will each guarantee 25 seats to the Main Event, creating a cost-effective path to poker’s most iconic tournament.

In addition, WSOP Online will offer a wide range of satellite tournaments with affordable buy-ins, allowing players of all bankroll levels to earn entries into bracelet events and selected live WSOP tournaments. Participants can even compete in online events while simultaneously playing live tournaments in Las Vegas, offering unmatched flexibility during the summer poker season.

With millions in guaranteed prizes, exclusive leaderboard rewards, Main Event qualification opportunities, and the prestige of winning a WSOP Gold Bracelet, the WSOP Online 2026 series is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated online poker events of the year. As online poker continues to grow, this schedule further strengthens WSOP’s position as the premier destination for competitive poker players worldwide.