WSOP Circuit Schedule 2026: Year-Round Playground Events

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02 Feb 2026
Mrinal Gujare 02 Feb 2026
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  • The 2026 WSOP Circuit runs year-long from January to December.
  • Playground hosts key events, including Super Circuit Canada.
  • Continuous global stops offer extensive poker opportunities.
WSOP Circuit Schedule 2026
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The 2026 WSOP Circuit runs year-round from January to December, featuring domestic and international stops. Playground Poker Club hosts three major series, including the first Super Circuit Canada, offering expanded schedules and ring-awarding events throughout the year.

The WSOP Circuit enters 2026 with a full calendar-year structure, running from January through December. The updated format removes seasonal gaps and allows players to compete for WSOP gold rings throughout the year at domestic and international venues. 

The schedule combines United States stops with international destinations, expanding access to live Circuit events across regions.

Under the 2026 structure, each stop awards official WSOP Circuit gold rings and contributes to consistent year-round participation. Players can plan schedules around multiple series rather than a limited seasonal window, creating continuous live poker opportunities.

The 2026 WSOP Circuit follows a January-to-December model, allowing events to run across all quarters of the year. This structure supports a steady flow of tournaments rather than clustered seasonal runs. Key characteristics of the 2026 format include:
  • Ring-awarding events scheduled throughout the year
  • Multiple buy-in tiers at each stop
  • A mix of regional United States venues and international locations
  • No extended breaks between Circuit series

This approach gives players more flexibility to attend multiple stops while maintaining consistent live tournament volume.

Playground Poker Club as a Core WSOP Circuit Venue

Playground Poker Club plays a central role in the 2026 WSOP Circuit by hosting three separate Circuit series during the year. These events span spring, late summer, and autumn, positioning Playground as one of the most active live venues on the Circuit calendar.

Players can access Playground events through direct buy-ins or by qualifying via online satellite tournaments.

May 2026 WSOP Circuit at Playground

  • Dates: May 10 to May 25, 2026
  • Format: Full WSOP Circuit series

The May stop at Playground features a complete WSOP Circuit schedule with multiple ring events across different buy-in levels. Players can expect a broad line-up designed to accommodate varying bankrolls and formats.

This series serves as the first Playground Circuit stop of the year and sets the tone for the venue’s expanded role in the 2026 calendar.

Super Circuit Canada at Playground

  • Dates: August 24 to September 9, 2026
  • Main Event buy-in: $5,000 CAD
  • Guaranteed prize pool: $10,000,000 CAD

The Super Circuit Canada marks the first Super Circuit ever held in Canada. Compared to standard Circuit stops, the Super Circuit features a larger event schedule and higher prize pool guarantees.

The Main Event carries a seven-figure guarantee in Canadian dollars and anchors the series. The expanded structure positions this stop as one of the highest-profile WSOP Circuit events of the year.

November 2026 WSOP Circuit at Playground

  • Dates: November 2 to November 17, 2026
The November series represents the final WSOP Circuit stop at Playground for 2026. This closing event gives players a final opportunity at the venue to compete for gold rings before the year concludes.

Playground’s prior Circuit Main Event attracted close to two thousand entries, reinforcing its status as one of the larger live stops on the WSOP Circuit. The November series continues that momentum as the final Playground installment of the season.

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