- Upcoming Poker Tournaments in Canada
- Canadian Poker Tournament Calendar 2026
- Major Regional Poker Tournaments in Canada
- How to Qualify for Canadian Poker Tournaments
- Canadian Poker Tournament FAQ
Looking for the next major poker tournament in Canada? CanadianPoker.com tracks Canadian poker tournaments throughout the year, from regional casino festivals to major WSOP Circuit stops and some of the largest live events ever held on Canadian soil.
Canada's tournament scene stretches from Quebec and Ontario to Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and beyond. Players can find everything from accessible regional events to high-stakes championships with multi-million-dollar guarantees.
This page is our permanent guide to poker tournaments in Canada, including upcoming dates, venues, major tournament series and links to more detailed event coverage.
For cash games, poker rooms and casino information, visit our complete Live Poker in Canada guide.
On This Page
- Upcoming Poker Tournaments in Canada
- Canadian Poker Tournament Calendar 2026
- WSOP Super Circuit Canada
- WSOP Circuit Events in Canada
- Pure Poker Tour
- Major Regional Poker Tournaments
- Poker Tournaments by Province
- Tournament Games and Formats
- How to Qualify for Canadian Poker Tournaments
- Finding the Right Tournament
- Latest Canadian Poker Tournament Results
- Canadian Poker Tournament FAQ
Upcoming Poker Tournaments in Canada
The second half of 2026 has one of the strongest Canadian live poker schedules in recent years.
Quebec takes centre stage with the inaugural WSOP Super Circuit Canada, while Alberta has major Pure Poker Tour and WSOP Circuit festivals ahead. Saskatchewan's established Harvest Poker Classic also returns to Casino Regina in November.
Here are the major currently confirmed events on the Canadian calendar.
| Dates | Tournament | Venue | Location | Main Event / Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13-27, 2026 | Pure Poker Tour Series #4 | Pure Casino Yellowhead | Edmonton, Alberta | Multi-event series |
| Sep 30-Oct 12, 2026 | WSOP Circuit Calgary | Deerfoot Inn & Casino | Calgary, Alberta | WSOP Circuit ring series |
| Nov 2-17, 2026 | WSOP Circuit Playground | Playground | Kahnawake, Quebec | WSOP Circuit ring series |
| Nov 10-14, 2026 | Harvest Poker Classic | Casino Regina | Regina, Saskatchewan | Multi-event poker festival |
| Nov 15-29, 2026 | Pure Poker Tour Series #5 | Pure Casino Yellowhead | Edmonton, Alberta | Multi-event series |
Tournament schedules can change. Players should always confirm individual event times, buy-ins, registration rules and guarantees before travelling.
Canadian Poker Tournament Calendar 2026
The calendar above focuses on the larger confirmed Canadian festivals still to come in 2026.
CanadianPoker.com updates this page as new tournaments are announced and links major festivals to individual schedules, results and venue guides.
For players planning several stops during the year, our WSOP Circuit Canada guide and Live Poker in Canada hub provide additional information about the country's major poker destinations.
August and September 2026
The biggest tournament on the immediate calendar is the WSOP Super Circuit Canada which begins at Playground on August 26.
Once that festival concludes, Alberta takes over with the Pure Poker Tour at Yellowhead from September 13-27, followed almost immediately by WSOP Circuit action at Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary from September 30.
October and November 2026
The Calgary WSOP Circuit continues into October before the focus returns to Quebec in November.
Playground hosts another full WSOP Circuit festival from November 2-17.
Casino Regina then welcomes players for the Harvest Poker Classic from November 10-14, while Pure Casino Yellowhead closes its scheduled 2026 Pure Poker Tour festival calendar with another series from November 15-29.
WSOP Super Circuit Canada 2026
The biggest story on the Canadian tournament calendar is the arrival of the WSOP Super Circuit Canada.
The inaugural series runs from August 26 to September 12, 2026 at Playground in Kahnawake, Quebec.
The festival features 18 WSOP Circuit ring events and more than CA$14,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools.
Its headline tournament is the CA$5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, which runs from September 3 and carries a CA$10,000,000 guarantee.
Other major events include:
- CA$500 Mini Main Event with CA$500,000 guaranteed
- CA$1,000 Mystery Bounty with CA$400,000 guaranteed
- CA$2,300 Super Circuit Championship with CA$500,000 guaranteed
- CA$14,000 GGMillion$ High Roller with CA$1,000,000 guaranteed
- CA$25,000 Super High Roller
- CA$6,000 PLO High Roller
- Multiple bounty, Monster Stack and turbo tournaments
The series gives Canadian players access to a festival of a scale that would normally require international travel.
Read our full WSOP Super Circuit Canada schedule and guide for event dates, buy-ins and guarantees.
Players travelling to the festival can also learn more about Playground and live poker in Quebec.
WSOP Circuit Events in Canada
The World Series of Poker Circuit has become an increasingly important part of the Canadian live poker calendar.
Unlike the summer World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Circuit stops are held at casinos and poker destinations around the world. Winners of designated ring events receive an official WSOP Circuit ring alongside their tournament prize money.
Canada has hosted Circuit festivals in several locations, with Playground in Quebec and Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary among the major 2026 destinations.
The remaining Canadian WSOP Circuit calendar for 2026 includes:
WSOP Super Circuit Canada
August 26 to September 12
Playground, Kahnawake, Quebec
This is the largest Canadian WSOP event of the year, with more than CA$14,000,000 in guarantees.
WSOP Circuit Calgary
September 30 to October 12
Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta
Deerfoot welcomes another WSOP Circuit series following a busy year of tournament poker in Calgary.
WSOP Circuit Playground
November 2 to 17
Playground, Kahnawake, Quebec
The November festival gives players another opportunity to chase WSOP Circuit rings at one of Canada's busiest tournament venues.
Visit our dedicated WSOP Circuit Canada page for schedules, results and information about Canadian Circuit stops.
For the main World Series in Las Vegas, see our WSOP guide for Canadian players.
Pure Poker Tour
The Pure Poker Tour provides Alberta with a regular schedule of multi-event tournament festivals.
In 2026, the tour has been staged at Pure Casino Edmonton and Pure Casino Yellowhead, giving players in and around Edmonton several opportunities to play structured tournament series throughout the year.
Two major stops remain on the 2026 schedule:
| Series | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Poker Tour Series #4 | Pure Casino Yellowhead | Sep 13-27, 2026 |
| Pure Poker Tour Series #5 | Pure Casino Yellowhead | Nov 15-29, 2026 |
The Pure Poker Tour also operates a Player of the Year competition, rewarding consistent tournament results across qualifying events.
Players interested in the series can visit our Pure Poker Tour guide or explore the wider Alberta poker scene.
Major Regional Poker Tournaments in Canada
Not every important Canadian tournament carries a WSOP logo.
Regional casino festivals remain an essential part of Canadian live poker, particularly for players who prefer smaller fields, lower travel costs or tournament schedules closer to home.
Harvest Poker Classic
Casino Regina hosts the Harvest Poker Classic from November 10-14, 2026.
The Saskatchewan festival is one of several major poker tournaments operated by Casino Regina during the year and has developed a long-running place on the regional tournament calendar.
Players can explore more local options in our Saskatchewan poker guide.
Deerfoot Tournament Festivals
Deerfoot Inn & Casino has become an important Western Canadian tournament venue.
Alongside its WSOP Circuit stops, Deerfoot hosts its own tournament festivals, including the Summer Super Stack. The 2026 edition ran in Calgary from August 5-16 and featured a mixture of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha and other formats.
Players planning a Calgary poker trip can find more venues and information in our Alberta poker guide.
Poker Tournaments by Province
Canada does not have one unified national casino system. Poker availability varies significantly between provinces, venues and local regulations.
Our Canadian poker rooms by province directory is the best starting point for finding tournaments in your area.
Quebec Poker Tournaments
Quebec currently holds one of the strongest positions on Canada's tournament map, largely because of major events at Playground in Kahnawake.
The 2026 calendar includes both the WSOP Super Circuit Canada and another WSOP Circuit festival in November.
Alberta Poker Tournaments
Calgary and Edmonton combine to make Alberta one of Canada's busiest regional poker markets.
Players can find Pure Poker Tour festivals in Edmonton alongside WSOP Circuit and regional events in Calgary.
Saskatchewan Poker Tournaments
Casino Regina is an established tournament destination and hosts several recurring poker festivals, including the Harvest Poker Classic.
British Columbia Poker Tournaments
British Columbia has an established live poker community centred largely around the Lower Mainland.
Regional tournament schedules can change considerably throughout the year.
Tournament Games and Formats
No-Limit Texas Hold'em remains the most commonly found tournament format in major Canadian poker series, but it is far from the only game available.
Depending on the festival, players may encounter:
- No-Limit Hold'em
- Pot-Limit Omaha
- Mystery Bounty
- Progressive Knockout
- Monster Stack
- Deepstack
- Turbo and Hyper Turbo
- Seniors events
- High Rollers
- Mixed-game tournaments
The WSOP Super Circuit Canada schedule, for example, includes both Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha alongside bounty tournaments, high rollers and different stack structures.
New players can review our poker rules guides before entering a live tournament.
Players interested in Omaha can also read our Pot-Limit Omaha rules guide.
How to Qualify for Canadian Poker Tournaments
Buying into a tournament directly is not always the only way to get a seat.
Major Canadian festivals may offer satellites, where players compete for entry into a more expensive tournament.
Satellites may be available:
- At the host casino
- During the tournament festival
- Through online poker platforms
- Through multi-stage qualification structures
For example, online qualification is available for selected WSOP events at Playground.
Satellite availability can vary by event and by province, particularly because online gambling rules and operator availability are not identical across Canada.
Players should always check the official tournament information before attempting to qualify online.
Finding the Right Canadian Poker Tournament
The largest tournament is not automatically the right tournament for every player.
Before registering, consider:
Buy-in
Choose a tournament that fits comfortably within your poker bankroll.
A CA$500 tournament and a CA$5,000 Main Event create very different levels of financial exposure.
Structure
Check the starting stack and length of the blind levels.
Slower structures generally provide more time for post-flop decisions, while turbos move considerably faster.
Re-entry Rules
Some tournaments allow multiple entries or re-entries. Others are freezeouts.
Understand how much you could realistically spend before sitting down.
Travel Costs
For players travelling between provinces, the tournament buy-in is only part of the total cost.
Hotels, flights, fuel, food and time away from work should also be included when budgeting for a festival.
Guarantees
Large guarantees can create attractive tournament fields, but players should not choose an event purely because of the advertised prize pool.
Tournament poker remains gambling, regardless of the size of the guarantee.
Latest Canadian Poker Tournament Results
CanadianPoker.com covers major tournament winners, final tables and notable Canadian results throughout the year.
Our reporting focuses on major Canadian festivals, WSOP Circuit events, regional tournament series and Canadian players competing in significant live events.
Canadian Poker Tournament FAQ
- What are the biggest poker tournaments in Canada in 2026?
The largest confirmed Canadian festival in 2026 is the WSOP Super Circuit Canada at Playground in Kahnawake, Quebec. The series runs from August 26 to September 12 and features more than CA$14,000,000 in guarantees, including a CA$10,000,000 guaranteed Main Event.
- Where can I find upcoming poker tournaments in Canada?
CanadianPoker.com maintains this Canadian poker tournament calendar with upcoming major festivals, dates and venues. Players should also confirm individual schedules with the host venue before travelling.
- Does Canada have WSOP tournaments?
Yes. Canada hosts World Series of Poker Circuit events. In 2026, Canadian WSOP Circuit festivals include events at Playground in Quebec and Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary.
- What is the WSOP Super Circuit Canada?
The WSOP Super Circuit Canada is a major WSOP Circuit festival making its Canadian debut at Playground in 2026. It features 18 ring events and more than CA$14,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools.
- Are there poker tournaments in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta has an active tournament scene in Calgary and Edmonton. The 2026 calendar includes Pure Poker Tour festivals and WSOP Circuit Calgary at Deerfoot Inn & Casino.
- Are there poker tournaments in Quebec?
Yes. Playground in Kahnawake is one of Canada's leading tournament venues. It hosts several major WSOP Circuit festivals in 2026, including the inaugural WSOP Super Circuit Canada.
- Can I qualify for Canadian poker tournaments through satellites?
Yes, some major Canadian poker tournaments offer live or online satellites. Availability depends on the tournament, poker operator and the player's province.
- How old do I need to be to enter a poker tournament in Canada?
Minimum gambling ages and entry requirements vary by province and venue. Players should verify the applicable rules before travelling or registering.
- Follow the Canadian Poker Tournament Calendar
Canada's live tournament scene changes throughout the year as casinos, poker rooms and international tours announce new festivals.
Follow the Canadian Poker Tournament Calendar
Canada's live tournament scene changes throughout the year as casinos, poker rooms and international tours announce new festivals.
CanadianPoker.com continually updates its coverage of Canadian poker tournaments, WSOP Circuit events, regional poker series and major tournament results.
Bookmark this calendar, explore our Live Poker in Canada guide, or browse Canadian poker rooms by province to find your next tournament destination.
Always confirm event details with the tournament organizer before booking travel or paying an entry fee.
Poker tournaments involve financial risk. Only play if you meet the legal gambling-age requirements where you are located, set a budget before playing and never risk money you cannot afford to lose. Visit our Responsible Gambling guide for more information.