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Caesars Entertainment announced this week the 2026 WSOP Online bracelet schedule, offering players in Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania the chance to compete for poker’s most prestigious prize from May 30 through July 14.
As in previous years, the online poker series will run concurrently with the live World Series of Poker held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The 2026 online slate features 30 events with a combined $7 million in guaranteed prize pools. Players can also compete for seats in the WSOP Main Event starting July 2.
“The WSOP Online bracelet schedule continues to be one of the most exciting extensions of the World Series of Poker,” said Danielle Barille, vice president of online poker at Caesars Entertainment, in a press release.
“From massive guarantees and our Online Bracelet Leaderboard to live final tables and Main Event qualification opportunities, the 2026 schedule is designed to give players more ways than ever to compete for WSOP gold.”
How to qualify for the $10,000 WSOP Main Event
A primary focus of this year’s online series is accessibility to the $10,000 buy-in Main Event in Las Vegas. Two “25-Seat Scramble” events, scheduled for June 28 and June 30, feature $250,000 guaranteed prize pools. True to their name, each event will award 25 Main Event seats to top finishers.
While the schedule features several $1,000 buy-in tournaments, high-stakes players have two marquee events to circle on the calendar:
- June 28: $5,300 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller 6-Max Championship
- June 30: $3,200 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller
The WSOP Online Bracelet Leaderboard also returns this year, offering $50,000 in prizes to the series’ most consistent performers. Additionally, a variety of low-stakes satellite tournaments will be available, providing entry paths for players at all bankroll levels.
Players can find the full schedule with details on specific events at WSOP Online.
WSOP Main Event final table returns to ESPN
The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table will feature a significant scheduling shift, returning to the screen after a 20-day hiatus following the conclusion of early rounds on July 13. The final nine players will return to crown a champion from Aug. 3-5.
This year marks the series’ return to ESPN, the WSOP’s original broadcast partner. The final table will air live in prime time from 9 p.m. to midnight EDT.
“Returning to ESPN — the home of our most iconic moments since 1987 — allows us to showcase the human drama of the Main Event like never before,” said Ty Stewart, executive director of the WSOP, in a news release.
“With our new ownership’s commitment to growth, this is the perfect time to bring the ‘World Championship’ back to the biggest stage in sports.”
To build momentum during the July break, ESPN will air 100 hours of WSOP programming, including archival episodes and player profiles. Unlike in previous years, coverage will be split between linear television and the ESPN app. A detailed streaming and broadcast schedule is expected to be released soon.
