WSOP Paradise 2026 Schedule: Canadian Poker Players Eye $120 Million in Caribbean Guarantees

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  • $120M in guarantees, 20 gold bracelets, and a $50M Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise 2026.
  • High roller early-bird hotel packages available; refundable with tournament play.
  • Canadians can qualify from $0.50 through GGPoker WSOP Express satellites.
WSOP Paradise 2026 brings 20 gold bracelet events, a massive $120 million guaranteed prize pool, and the historic $50M Super Main Event to the Bahamas this December.
Canadian winters can be brutal, but now you can make the best possible trade-off and take a shot at the ultimate poker experience in the Bahamas. The WSOP Paradise 2026 schedule was just released, featuring a total guaranteed prize pool of $120 million, 20 events, 20 gold bracelets, and an insane $50M guaranteed Super Main Event. 

WSOP Paradise 2026 will also crown the official 2026 WSOP Player of the Year, making this the final high-stakes battleground of the season.

The question is, do you want to shiver in the snow between December 2 and 17, or bask in the sun in the Bahamas while hunting life-changing money? The answer is obvious.

Whether you plan to book an early-bird travel bundle or satellite in from home through GGPoker Canada, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming festival.

WSOP Paradise 2026 Festival Schedule

EventStart DateBuy-In (USD)GTD
#1 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLHDec 2$2,500$5,000,000
#2 High Roller PLO / NLH MixedDec 3$25,000$1,000,000
#3 High Roller NLH (Single Day)Dec 4$50,000$2,500,000
#4 GGMillion$ NLH ChampionshipDec 5$10,000$20,000,000
#5 Bahamas Big Bet Mix (Dealer’s Choice)Dec 5$5,000$1,000,000
#6 WSOP InvitationalDec 5$250,000$10,000,000
#7 High Roller PLO (Single Day)Dec 6$50,000$2,000,000
#8 Baha-MONSTER STACK NLHDec 8$5,000$1,000,000
#9 Super High Roller PLODec 8$100,000$5,000,000
#10 8-Game MixedDec 9$10,000$1,000,000
#11 Super High Roller NLHDec 9$100,000$10,000,000
#12 WSOP Paradise Super Main EventDec 10$25,000$50,000,000
#13 9-Game Mixed ChampionshipDec 10$25,000$2,000,000
#14 Double Board Bomb Pot PLODec 12$2,500$1,000,000
#15 Caribbean COLOSSUS NLHDec 14$10,000$2,000,000
#16 Paradise PLOSSUS PLODec 15$10,000$1,000,000
#17 High Roller Turbo NLHDec 15$25,000$2,500,000
#18 High Roller Turbo PLODec 16$25,000$1,000,000
#19 The Closer (GGPoker Bounty Wheel)Dec 16$5,000$1,000,000
#20 2026 Last Chance In Paradise NLHDec 17$15,000$1,000,000

WSOP Paradise 2026 Early-Bird Hotel Packages for High Rollers

Players planning heavy tournament action can take advantage of two limited-time early-bird packages at Baha Mar. Package deposits must be submitted by October 31 and are fully refunded once minimum tournament play requirements are fulfilled.
  • $100K Paradise Package: Includes a 16-night stay in a Baha Mar Deluxe Room from December 2 to December 18 with resort fees covered. Requires a minimum of $100,000 in festival buy-ins with mandatory entry into GGMillion$ Day 1A and Super Main Event Day 1A. A $5,000 refundable deposit is required by October 31.
  • $300K VIP Package: Features a 16-night luxury suite at Baha Mar, VIP airport fast-track service, private SUV transfers, and complimentary buffet access. Requires $300,000 in total tournament entries, including GGMillion$ and Super Main Event Day 1A starts. A $10,000 refundable deposit is required by October 31.
Bookings can be reserved directly by emailing [email protected].

How Canadian Players Can Satellite via GGPoker WSOP Express


WSOP Express
WSOP Express: Bankroll friendly steps to the WSOP Paradise 2026 for Canadian players. (image: GGPoker)

Canadian poker players do not need to drop $25,000 upfront to chase a bracelet in the Bahamas. GGPoker runs daily WSOP Express qualifiers that let you turn pocket change into a full tournament package.
  1. Step 1 ($0.50): Win a 4-max All-In or Fold Sit & Go to score a $2 ticket.
  2. Step 2 ($2.00): Play a 6-max Spin & Gold for a shot at Step 3 seats or an instant direct pass.
  3. Step 3 ($10.00): Hit the chip threshold in a Turbo Target Stack event to punch your $150 ticket.
  4. Step 4 ($150.00): Compete in the final MTT phase awarding $5,000 Ring Passes, $10,000 Bracelet Passes, and Caribbean Super Step qualifiers.
Head over to GGPoker today and start climbing the WSOP Paradise satellite ladder. New signups can enter GGPoker promo code NEWBONUS during registration to double their first deposit with a 100% match bonus up to $600.

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