WPT World Championship 2026

The Flagship Event of the World Poker Tour

The WPT World Championship stands as the signature event of the World Poker Tour, one of the most storied and prestigious live poker circuits since its founding in 2002. Held annually in Las Vegas, this tournament traditionally serves as the grand finale of the WPT season, bringing together elite professionals and amateur qualifiers from across the globe competing for life-changing prize money.

Format and Structure

The 2026 edition is scheduled from December 3 to 22 in Las Vegas, carrying a $10,400 buy-in in No-Limit Hold'em. Recent editions hosted at Wynn Las Vegas have shattered records, attracting fields of over 5,000 entries and generating prize pools worth tens of millions of dollars, firmly establishing the event among the largest poker tournaments on the planet. The extended schedule through late December ensures a spectacular year-end spectacle for the global poker community.