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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit series has begun at Caesars New Orleans, marking its first return to the venue since August 2025. Running from May 14 through May 25, 2026, the schedule includes 18 WSOP Circuit ring events, attracting players from around the region to compete for significant prizes and championship rings.
A highlight of the series is the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Circuit Main Event, which offers a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000. The Main Event features three Day One flights on May 21, 22, and 23, with players able to re-enter once per flight, making for a maximum of six total entries per participant across the event.
Additional tournaments, such as the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event, $400 Monster Stack, and a $300 Ladies Event, are included in the schedule, providing a variety of buy-ins and guaranteed prize pools. Notably, each event champion at Caesars New Orleans earns a $5,000 package to the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026, which includes tournament entry and hotel accommodations.
Live updates for the Main Events and other key tournaments are available via Poker.Org, the official media partner for the 2026 WSOP Circuit season. The WSOP Live mobile app also serves as the exclusive registration method for players at Caesars New Orleans, offering tournament schedules and real-time updates throughout the series.
The full schedule can be accessed on both WSOP.com and through the WSOP Live app, supporting players in tracking events and planning participation at the venue. Caesars New Orleans expects to draw strong fields for its May circuit stop, as the series continues across multiple locations nationwide.
