WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Begins September 3 With $1.5 Million in Guarantees
The World Series of Poker Circuit is only days away from making its first stop at Caesars Virginia, bringing 12 days of tournament poker and $1.5 million in announced guarantees to Danville from September 3 through September 14, 2026.
The inaugural WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia series gives players in Virginia and the surrounding region a new opportunity to compete for WSOP Circuit rings without traveling to one of the tour’s longer-established destinations.
The schedule begins Thursday, September 3 and builds toward a $1,700 Main Event carrying a $500,000 guarantee.
WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Starts September 3
The first tournament on the official schedule is a $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack Opener with a $25,000 guarantee beginning at 10 a.m. on September 3.
Only a few hours later, one of the festival’s largest tournaments gets underway.
The $600 Mini Main Event carries a $250,000 guarantee and offers four starting flights across September 3, 4 and 5.
That gives Caesars Virginia a substantial opening-weekend attraction before the schedule moves into additional No-Limit Hold’em events, Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments and several specialty formats.
Players can review the complete event-by-event lineup on the official WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia schedule.
$1,700 Main Event Carries a $500,000 Guarantee
The centerpiece of the series is the $1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event.
Three starting flights are scheduled:
Flight A — September 10 at 11 a.m.
Flight B — September 11 at 11 a.m.
Flight C — September 12 at 11 a.m.
The Main Event comes with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool, making it the largest individual guarantee on the Caesars Virginia schedule.
For players who want more detailed planning information before making the trip, the 2026 WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Tournament Guide covers the series in greater depth.
Other Major Events on the Caesars Virginia Schedule
The Main Event is not the only six-figure tournament scheduled during the festival.
Among the notable events are:
$600 Mini Main Event — $250,000 guarantee
$400 Monster Stack — $150,000 guarantee
$1,100 No-Limit Hold’em — $100,000 guarantee
$1,700 Main Event — $500,000 guarantee
$2,200 High Roller — $100,000 guarantee
The $400 Monster Stack begins September 7 and includes three starting flights, while the $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em event begins September 9.
The $2,200 High Roller is scheduled for September 13, one day before the series concludes.
The schedule also includes Pot-Limit Omaha, PLO 8 or Better, Big O, a Ladies Event, a Seniors Event and a 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold’em tournament for players age 40 and older.
Caesars Virginia Gets Its First WSOP Circuit Stop
The September festival marks the first time Caesars Virginia has hosted a WSOP Circuit stop.
Caesars and the WSOP originally announced the series in February, identifying the $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools as a centerpiece of the inaugural event.
The addition of Danville gives the Circuit another U.S. destination during a busy September schedule.
For players considering traveling to the property, the Caesars Virginia Poker Room Guide provides additional information about playing poker at the resort.
Circuit Ring Winners Have Another Incentive
There is another incentive attached to Circuit victories during the 2026 season.
According to the WSOP’s announcement for Caesars Virginia, gold ring event winners during the 2026 WSOP Circuit season receive a $5,000 WSOP package that includes tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026.
That adds another layer of significance to the rings being contested in Danville.
Tournament Action Is Almost Here
With the opening event scheduled for September 3, the wait for the first WSOP Circuit festival at Caesars Virginia is nearly over.
The combination of an inaugural stop, $1.5 million in announced guarantees and a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event gives Virginia tournament players a major series to consider as September gets underway.
Players planning to participate should check the official WSOP schedule before traveling, since tournament schedules and event details remain subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia start?
The series begins Thursday, September 3, 2026 and runs through Monday, September 14.
Where is the WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia being held?
The tournament series is being held at Caesars Virginia in Danville, Virginia.
How much is guaranteed during the series?
Caesars Virginia announced $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools across the inaugural WSOP Circuit festival.
What is the WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Main Event buy-in?
The Main Event has a $1,700 buy-in and a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
When does the Caesars Virginia Main Event begin?
Main Event starting flights are scheduled for September 10, September 11 and September 12, with each flight beginning at 11 a.m.
Is this the first WSOP Circuit stop at Caesars Virginia?
Yes. The September 2026 festival is the first WSOP Circuit stop at Caesars Virginia.
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