PokerStars Unveils SCOOP 2026: March Dates, $45M GTD, and 400 New Tournaments

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19 Feb 2026
Mrinal Gujare 19 Feb 2026
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  • SCOOP 2026 runs March 1-25, $45M guaranteed.
  • Features 400 tournaments across 136 events.
  • Accessible entry with satellites starting at $0.55.
PokerStars SCOOP 2026
PokerStars has announced SCOOP 2026 will run from March 1-25, featuring 400 tournaments and $45 million in guarantees. This historic schedule shift includes three NLHE Main Events on March 22 and satellites starting from just $0.55 for all players.

The iconic Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) is making a historic shift for 2026. For the first time, PokerStars is moving the series up to March, offering players a high-octane start to the year. 

From March 1 to March 25, the virtual felt will host 400 tournaments across 136 events, boasting over $45 million in total guarantees.

Traditionally held in May, the move to March is designed to streamline the global poker schedule. PokerStars representatives noted that the shift allows for a "stronger, clearer run of events" throughout the year. 

For players, this means the prestigious SCOOP titles and massive prize pools are arriving two months earlier than usual.

Key Events and Massive Guarantees

The series stays true to its inclusive roots, offering "Low," "Medium," and "High" buy-in tiers for every event. Highlights include:
  • The Main Events (March 22): Three tiers of No-Limit Hold’em (NLHE) Main Events with a combined $5.5 million guaranteed.
  • Opening Sunday (March 1): The action kicks off with the $215 Sunday Million (PKO) featuring a $1M guarantee.
  • Mystery Bounty Action: Multiple Mystery Bounty events are scattered throughout the schedule, including a $22 Mystery Sunday Special on March 8.


Qualify for Less

Players don’t need a massive bankroll to compete. Satellites are currently running in the PokerStars client starting from just $0.55. Additionally, the Power Path system offers a route to SCOOP tickets for as little as $0.50, ensuring every player has a shot at poker greatness.

Whether you are an "OG" grinder or a rising star, SCOOP 2026 promises to be the definitive online poker festival of the spring.

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