WPT Venetian Fall Championship: $2 Million Guaranteed Main Event Starts Nov. 5 in Las Vegas
Updated on October 25, 2026.
The WPT Venetian Fall Championship returns to the Venetian Las Vegas with a $5,000 buy-in and at least $2 million guaranteed. Day 1 runs in three flights from Thursday, Nov. 5, to Saturday, Nov. 7, and the final table plays Tuesday, Nov. 10, streamed on PokerGO, according to PokerNews.
Quick summary
- Main event: $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship, with a $2 million guarantee.
- Dates: Day 1 flights Nov. 5 to 7, Day 2 on Nov. 8, Day 3 on Nov. 9 and the final table on Nov. 10.
- Fall series: daily tournaments from Wednesday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 15, with nearly $4 million in total guarantees.
- Cheaper ways in: $550 live satellites to the Championship from Nov. 4 to 7.
- Prize: besides the first-place money, the winner earns a place in the WPT Champions Club.
When is the WPT Venetian Fall Championship?
The WPT Venetian Fall Championship runs Nov. 5 to 10, 2026, at the Venetian Las Vegas. Day 1 has three flights, on Nov. 5, 6 and 7, and you can play one, two or all three, according to PokerNews. Day 2 is Sunday, Nov. 8, Day 3 is Monday, Nov. 9, and the final table plays Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The final table will be livestreamed on PokerGO, the poker streaming service that also airs the Poker Masters.
The buy-in is $5,000 and the guarantee is at least $2 million, figures confirmed by PokerNews and the SoMuchPoker tournament calendar.
WPT Venetian schedule: key dates
The Championship is the centerpiece of a fall series that runs from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15, with tournaments every day. These are the main dates from the schedule published by PokerNews:
Date | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Seniors (50+) No-Limit Hold'em, Event #1 | $600 |
Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 | No-Limit Hold'em Event #4, Day 1A to 1D ($500,000 guaranteed; Day 2 on Nov. 2) | $1,100 |
Nov. 4 to 7 | Championship satellites | $550 |
Nov. 5 to 7 | WPT Fall Championship, Day 1A to 1C | $5,000 |
Sunday, Nov. 8 | WPT Fall Championship, Day 2 | - |
Monday, Nov. 9 | WPT Fall Championship, Day 3 | - |
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | WPT Fall Championship, final table (PokerGO) | - |
Nov. 12 to 15 | No-Limit Hold'em Event #34, Day 1A to 1F (Day 2 on Nov. 15) | $600 |
The schedule also lists several $300 bounty tournaments and a second seniors event, at $800, on Nov. 11. PokerNews noted that the published schedule has a few typos and duplicate rows, so check the times with the Venetian before you travel.
Who won the last WPT Venetian events?
Nico Betbese won the summer 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship, beating 1,153 entrants for $706,960, according to PokerNews. In February 2026, Nicholas Seward took the WPT Venetian Spring Championship for $418,700.
The Venetian event also opens a busy month for the WPT in Las Vegas. The WPT World Championship festival starts Nov. 27 at Wynn Las Vegas, with the $10,400 WPT World Championship, a $1,100 WPT Prime Championship and a $400 Super Gold Million with $3 million guaranteed.
What it means for players in the US
The WPT Venetian Fall Championship is a live event, so players from any state can enter, as long as they travel to Las Vegas. You must be 21 or older and bring a valid government-issued photo ID or passport. Buy-ins are in US dollars, and the $550 satellites are also played live at the Venetian.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the WPT Venetian Fall Championship 2026?
The $5,000 Championship starts Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, with Day 1 flights through Nov. 7. Day 2 is Nov. 8, Day 3 is Nov. 9 and the final table plays Tuesday, Nov. 10.
How much is the WPT Venetian Fall Championship guarantee?
The Championship guarantees at least $2 million. The whole fall series, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15, has nearly $4 million in guarantees, according to SoMuchPoker.
How can I win a seat in the WPT Venetian Championship for less than $5,000?
The Venetian runs $550 satellites to the Championship from Nov. 4 to 7, according to the schedule published by PokerNews. They are played live at the Venetian.
How old do you have to be to play poker at the Venetian?
You must be 21 or older, with a valid government-issued photo ID or passport.
Sources
- PokerNews: World Poker Tour Heads Back to Venetian for $2 Million Guaranteed Tournament
- SoMuchPoker: WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall 2026 schedule and $2M GTD Championship
- Venetian Las Vegas: WPT Fall Festival 2026 schedule (PDF)
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