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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit officially lands in Texas for the first time with its debut event at Texas Card House in Austin, running from April 23 to May 4, 2026.
The venue will feature 18 WSOP Circuit ring events, providing multiple opportunities for players to win coveted gold rings and secure packages for the upcoming WSOP Paradise 2026 at Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas. Highlights of the schedule include popular tournaments such as the $400 Mini Main and $400 Monster Stack, as well as a variety of mixed game formats.
Among the special formats are the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot, the $600 H.O.R.S.E., and the $600 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw. These additions are expected to appeal to a wide range of poker enthusiasts and participants eager to experience a diverse line-up of games.
The headline event is the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Circuit Main Event, which comes with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. The Main Event features three opening flights: April 30, May 1, and May 2, all commencing at 11 A.M.
Players attending the series are required to become members of Texas Card House for a $15 two-week membership fee. All registrations for tournament events will be handled exclusively through the WSOP Live mobile app, which also provides real-time event updates and schedules.
Each event winner will earn a $5,000 package for the WSOP Paradise 2026, covering their championship entry and hotel stay. Poker.Org will serve as the official media partner, offering live coverage of the Main Event throughout the series.
