The World Series of Poker Circuit remains one of the most recognisable live brands in the game, but for a UK-facing site the real value is not in trying to cover every US casino stop on the map.
It is in following the European and travel-friendly side of the Circuit, where British players can realistically qualify, travel and compete for WSOP rings without needing a summer trip to Las Vegas.
It is in following the European and travel-friendly side of the Circuit, where British players can realistically qualify, travel and compete for WSOP rings without needing a summer trip to Las Vegas.
What is the WSOP Circuit?
The WSOP Circuit, usually shortened to WSOP-C, is a well-known, franchise, tour live series that sits under the wider World Series of Poker brand.
Unlike the main WSOP bracelet festivals, Circuit stops award gold rings, giving players a chance to win official WSOP hardware outside the flagship summer series. WSOP’s own overview describes the Circuit as a broader pathway into the brand for players around the world.
For European players, that matters because the Circuit is the most practical way to access the WSOP name on a live felt closer to home. It is not the Las Vegas World Series itself, but it still carries the branding, structure and recognition that make a ring win mean more than a standard regional title.
Unlike the main WSOP bracelet festivals, Circuit stops award gold rings, giving players a chance to win official WSOP hardware outside the flagship summer series. WSOP’s own overview describes the Circuit as a broader pathway into the brand for players around the world.
For European players, that matters because the Circuit is the most practical way to access the WSOP name on a live felt closer to home. It is not the Las Vegas World Series itself, but it still carries the branding, structure and recognition that make a ring win mean more than a standard regional title.
WSOP Circuit Schedule, European & UK -relevant
| Dates | Stop | Venue / Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 13, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | King’s Resort, Rozvadov |
| Jan 16 to Jan 25, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Es Saadi Casino, Marrakesh |
| Apr 10 to Apr 21, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Pasino Grand Partouche, Aix-en-Provence |
| Jul 24 to Aug 2, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Olympic Park Casino, Tallinn |
| Jul 31 to Aug 11, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Card Casino, Bratislava |
| Sep 1 to Sep 12, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Partouche Casino Club, Paris |
| Sep 25 to Oct 5, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Casino Malta, St Julian’s |
| Oct 23 to Nov 2, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Casino Gran Via, Madrid |
| Nov 6 to Nov 15, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Casino Middelkerke, Middelkerke |
| Nov 20 to Nov 30, 2026 | WSOP Circuit International | Casino Sanremo, Sanremo |
This is the strongest version of the schedule for PokerGods because it strips out the US-heavy clutter and leaves the stops that UK and European players are most likely to follow.
Some individual event schedules are still marked as not yet announced on the official pages, so this should be treated as a live page that gets updated as each stop publishes its full festival detail.
Some individual event schedules are still marked as not yet announced on the official pages, so this should be treated as a live page that gets updated as each stop publishes its full festival detail.
How to Qualify for European WSOP-C festivals
WSOP’s 2026 Circuit announcement says GGPoker is expected to host satellites to many WSOP Circuit Main Events held outside the United States, and official tournament pages also display ClubGG qualifiers for a number of Circuit events. That is a major part of the story for a UK-facing audience, because it means these festivals are not just destination stops for players with the bankroll to buy in direct. They are also events players can realistically try to reach online.
That online-to-live route is one of the biggest reasons the European Circuit deserves space on PokerGods. It brings the WSOP brand into practical range for ordinary players, not just established high-volume live regs.
That online-to-live route is one of the biggest reasons the European Circuit deserves space on PokerGods. It brings the WSOP brand into practical range for ordinary players, not just established high-volume live regs.
