The 2025 WSOP Circuit at Playground Poker Club runs from August 18 – September 2, 2025 in Kahnawake, Quebec. With C$2.2 million in total guarantees, including a C$2,500 buy-in Main Event with C$2.2M GTD, this is one of the largest WSOP-C festivals in Canadian history.
Festival Overview
- Location: Playground Poker Club, Kahnawake, QC
- Dates: Aug 18 – Sep 2, 2025
- Total Series Guarantee: C$2,200,000 GTD
- Main Event Guarantee: C$2,200,000 GTD
- Main Event Buy-In: C$2,500
- Number of Ring Events: 18
Venue Spotlight: Playground Poker Club
How to Qualify
Online Satellites
- GGPoker offers online satellites starting under C$1.
- Winners can secure Main Event seats or full packages with entry + hotel.
Live Satellites
- On-site satellites are run at Playground in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Rules & Regulations
- Minimum age: 18+
- Valid government-issued photo ID required
- Events follow WSOP Circuit rules, including re-entry policies and shot clocks for select tournaments.
Past Results & Notable Players
- 2018 Main Event: 2,401 entries, C$2M+ prize pool, winner Danny Freitas (~C$294,930)
- Regular appearances from top pros like Mike Leah, Kristen Foxen, and Daniel Dvoress.
Why Play the 2026 WSOP-C at Playground?
Massive prize pools, elite competition and the prestige of winning a WSOP Gold Ring - all in a professionally run venu minutes from Montreal.
How can I qualify for the WSOP-C Events?
You can qualify by playing either online with GGPoker, for example, or live satellites held at Playground in the run up to the main event.
