PLAYGROUND GETS SET FOR BIG YEAR HOSTING THE 2026 WSOP CIRCUIT
In a major expansion to the 2026 WSOP Circuit schedule, Playground has added 3 WSOP Circuit stops to its 2026 tournament schedule, including WSOP Super Circuit Canada.
Jan 23 2026 10:00 AM EST
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 23, 2026) - More than three weeks into the new year, the 2026 WSOP Circuit season has been off to a hot start, with poker players around the world already winning coveted WSOP Circuit rings.
One of the most popular host properties along the WSOP Circuit, Playground in Kahnawake, QC, Canada, is getting ready to build off its history-making 2025 WSOP Circuit Main Event and take things to the next level in 2026.
Committing to a year-round, enhanced partnership with the World Series of Poker, Playground is set to bring much more WSOP Circuit action to Montreal.
“We’re excited to strengthen our exclusive partnership with Playground by bringing the first WSOP Super Circuit to Canada. Playground has proven itself as one of the premier poker destinations in North America and beyond, consistently delivering the world-class experiences players are asking for,” said WSOP Chief Operating Officer Gregory Chochon.
WSOP announces Circuit and Super Circuit events at Playground
In a major expansion to the 2026 WSOP Circuit schedule, Playground has added 3 WSOP Circuit stops to its 2026 tournament schedule.
From August 24 through September 9, 2026, Playground will host its first-ever WSOP Super Circuit stop. Continuing the WSOP’s efforts to make WSOP Super Circuit events even more compelling for players, the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event at Playground is set to offer a $5,000 CAD buy-in with a staggering $10,000,000 CAD guarantee.
“What we’re building here is something truly special,” said Playground Vice President of Gaming Operations Ryan Bevens. “Together we’ve already made history, and the most exciting part is knowing we’re just getting started. We’re deeply aligned with WSOP’s bold vision to grow the game and deliver events with the largest prize pools the industry has ever seen."
For players in Canada and around the world, be sure to add the recently added 2026 Playground WSOP Circuit series to your calendars:
WSOP Circuit: May 10 - May 25, 2026
WSOP Super Circuit Canada: August 24 - September 9, 2026
WSOP Circuit: November 2 - November 17, 2026
Playground builds on historic 2025 WSOP Circuit Main Event
In August 2025, Playground made history with its WSOP Circuit Main Event. Drawing 1,978 total entrants and generating a $4,450,500 CAD ($3,240,030) prize pool, Playground set the record for the largest prize pool in WSOP Circuit history.Players will be able to qualify online for all WSOP events at Playground, exclusively on GGPoker. Full details will be announced soon.
Winning a $2,500 CAD seat via a $75 buy-in satellite on GGPoker, Canadian Jacob Hobday went on to win the historic Playground WSOP Circuit Main Event, successfully turning $75 into $620,000 CAD.
With the addition of three WSOP Circuit stops and their WSOP Super Circuit, Playground is set to potentially make even more history in 2026.
