2026 WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia
The World Series of Poker Circuit makes its first stop at Caesars Virginia from September 3 through September 14, 2026, bringing 18 official Circuit ring events and $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools to Danville, Virginia.
Tournament action will be held in The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia. The schedule is anchored by a $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee, while the opening $600 Mini Main offers a $250,000 guarantee and four starting flights. Players can also choose from a $150,000 guaranteed Monster Stack, two $100,000 guaranteed events, Omaha formats, Seniors and Ladies events, a High Roller and several lower-buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournaments.
The complete event listing, start times and current tournament details are available on the official WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia schedule. Players should check that page again before traveling because WSOP schedules remain subject to change.
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WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Series Overview
The September 3-14 festival is the first World Series of Poker Circuit stop hosted by Caesars Virginia. That makes the Danville series a new addition to the Circuit calendar rather than the return of a previous Caesars Virginia stop.
The official schedule contains 18 numbered ring events. Its advertised guarantees add up to $1.5 million across the festival; that figure is not a Main Event guarantee alone.
The largest guaranteed tournaments are:
$1,700 NLH Main Event — $500,000 guaranteed
$600 NLH Mini Main Event — $250,000 guaranteed
$400 NLH Monster Stack — $150,000 guaranteed
$1,100 No-Limit Hold'em — $100,000 guaranteed
$2,200 NLH High Roller — $100,000 guaranteed
$400 Seniors Event — $50,000 guaranteed
$600 No-Limit Hold'em — $50,000 guaranteed
$600 Pot-Limit Omaha — $50,000 guaranteed
$400 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold'em — $50,000 guaranteed
The remaining advertised guarantees are spread among several $25,000 guaranteed events. The $400 Ladies Event is listed as a ring event but does not currently show a guarantee on the official WSOP schedule.
Players following the tour beyond Virginia can also visit Angry Aces Poker's WSOP Circuit coverage.
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Schedule Highlights
Caesars Virginia opens the series on Thursday, September 3 with Event #1, a $400 NLH Double Stack Opener carrying a $25,000 guarantee. The larger Mini Main begins later that afternoon and runs four starting flights across September 3-5.
The schedule then moves through several lower- and mid-stakes ring events before the Main Event begins September 10.
Notable supporting tournaments include:
$400 Seniors Event with a $50,000 guarantee for players age 50 and older
$600 No-Limit Hold'em with a $50,000 guarantee
$400 Turbo No-Limit Hold'em with a $25,000 guarantee
$400 Monster Stack with three starting flights and a $150,000 guarantee
$400 PLO 8 or Better with a $25,000 guarantee
$1,100 No-Limit Hold'em with a $100,000 guarantee
$600 Pot-Limit Omaha with a $50,000 guarantee
$400 Big O with a $25,000 guarantee
$400 Ladies Event
$400 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold'em with a $50,000 guarantee for players age 40 and older
$2,200 NLH High Roller with a $100,000 guarantee
$400 NLH Double Stack Closer with a $25,000 guarantee
The PLO 8 or Better, $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em and $600 Pot-Limit Omaha events are specifically labeled by WSOP as playing to a final table before their next stage.
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WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Main Event
Event #11 is the $1,700 NLH Main Event, the largest single guaranteed tournament on the schedule at $500,000.
WSOP has scheduled three starting flights:
Flight A — Thursday, September 10 at 11:00 AM
Flight B — Friday, September 11 at 11:00 AM
Flight C — Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 AM
The official WSOP event listing states that the Main Event permits one re-entry per flight.
As of August 13, 2026, WSOP's public Caesars Virginia event page does not provide Caesars Virginia-specific starting-stack information, blind-level lengths, a late-registration cutoff, Day 2 restart time or final-table schedule. Players should not assume those details will be identical to another Circuit stop.
Check the official WSOP Caesars Virginia event page for any structure or registration updates before entering.
The Main Event winner will receive an official WSOP Circuit gold ring. Under the 2026 Circuit program, that ring also carries an additional WSOP Paradise qualification benefit described below.
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$600 Mini Main Event
Event #2, the $600 NLH Mini Main Event, is the major opening tournament of the Caesars Virginia series. It carries a $250,000 guarantee, the second-largest guarantee of the festival.
Four starting flights are scheduled:
Flight A — Thursday, September 3 at 4:00 PM
Flight B — Friday, September 4 at 10:00 AM
Flight C — Friday, September 4 at 4:00 PM
Flight D — Saturday, September 5 at 10:00 AM
WSOP currently lists the Mini Main as allowing unlimited re-entry.
The Mini Main is an official Circuit ring event. Caesars Virginia-specific starting-stack, blind-level, late-registration and Day 2 restart details were not published on the public WSOP event page as of August 13, 2026, so players should verify those details before playing rather than relying on structures used at other stops.
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Other Events to Watch
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$400 Monster Stack
Event #7 is a three-flight $400 NLH Monster Stack with a $150,000 guarantee.
Flight A starts Monday, September 7 at 10:00 AM, Flight B follows at 4:00 PM, and Flight C begins Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.
Its guarantee makes the Monster Stack the third-largest guaranteed tournament on the Caesars Virginia schedule behind the Main Event and Mini Main.
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$1,100 No-Limit Hold'em
Event #9 begins Wednesday, September 9 at noon. The $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em tournament carries a $100,000 guarantee and is listed as playing to a final table.
For players looking for a larger buy-in immediately before the Main Event without moving into High Roller territory, it is one of the most significant supporting events on the schedule.
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Omaha and Big O Events
The stop is not exclusively No-Limit Hold'em.
Event #8 is a $400 PLO 8 or Better tournament with a $25,000 guarantee. Event #10 is a $600 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament with a $50,000 guarantee, while Event #12 is a $400 Big O event with a $25,000 guarantee.
The PLO 8 or Better and Pot-Limit Omaha events are listed as playing to a final table.
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Seniors, Ladies and 40/40/40 Events
Players age 50 and older have a dedicated $400 Seniors Event on Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 AM with a $50,000 guarantee.
The $400 NLH Ladies Event begins Friday, September 11 at 10:00 AM. WSOP does not currently list a guarantee for that tournament.
A $400 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold'em event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 AM. It is restricted to players age 40 and older and carries a $50,000 guarantee.
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$2,200 High Roller
The largest buy-in outside the Main Event is Event #17, the $2,200 NLH High Roller.
It begins Sunday, September 13 at 4:00 PM and offers a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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Satellites and Qualifiers
The official Caesars Virginia schedule currently lists the 18 ring events but does not show separate live satellite events.
WSOP also does not currently display a ClubGG qualifier designation for the Caesars Virginia stop on its main schedule page.
That does not rule out additional qualification opportunities being announced later. Players specifically looking for satellites should check the official Caesars Virginia WSOP schedule closer to the series rather than assuming satellites will follow another property's schedule.
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WSOP Circuit Rings and 2026 Championship Qualification
Each of the 18 numbered Caesars Virginia events is an official WSOP Circuit ring event.
For the 2026 Circuit season, WSOP has added a significant benefit beyond the ring and tournament prize money. Every 2026 WSOP Circuit gold ring winner receives an exclusive $5,000 package for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026.
WSOP says the package includes tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations. The qualification applies to ring winners across the 2026 Circuit season, so winning any of the Caesars Virginia ring events can provide a path to the year-end Circuit Championship in addition to the immediate tournament title.
Players should review the official WSOP Circuit information and applicable package terms before making travel plans around the qualification benefit.
No additional Caesars Virginia-specific leaderboard qualification or separate stop championship benefit is currently published on the official event page.
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Tournament Structures, Registration and Re-Entry
The official WSOP schedule provides event dates, start times, buy-ins, guarantees and certain re-entry designations. It does not currently publish a complete Caesars Virginia-specific structure sheet for every event on the public event page.
Two important re-entry rules are already identified:
The $600 Mini Main is listed with unlimited re-entry
The $1,700 Main Event is listed with one re-entry per flight
Players should verify the structure for the specific tournament they plan to enter before buying in. Starting stacks, blind lengths, late-registration deadlines, flight advancement rules and Day 2 restart details should not be assumed from another WSOP Circuit property.
WSOP's February announcement also stated that details concerning tournament registration through WSOP+ would be provided later and remain subject to necessary regulatory approval. Players should therefore check the current event page and Caesars Virginia information shortly before arrival for the final registration procedure.
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The Pantheon and Caesars Virginia Poker
The WSOP Circuit festival is scheduled to take place in The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia rather than inside the property's regular poker room.
The Pantheon is Caesars Virginia's large multipurpose event space. Caesars describes it as approximately 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space that can also function as a 2,500-seat live entertainment venue.
The use of The Pantheon gives the Circuit a dedicated event venue within the resort for the September festival.
Caesars Virginia also operates a permanent WSOP Poker Room. The current dedicated poker-room page describes a roughly 4,900-square-foot room with 21 custom poker tables, a Poker Hall of Fame exhibit and tableside beverage service.
The posted regular poker-room hours are:
Thursday at 9:00 AM through Monday at 6:00 AM — open continuously
Monday through Wednesday — 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Those are the property's currently published poker-room hours and should not be interpreted as a special operating schedule for the Circuit. Tournament play itself is scheduled for The Pantheon.
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Caesars Virginia
Caesars Virginia is located at 1100 W. Main St. in Danville, Virginia.
The full resort combines the casino, hotel, WSOP Poker Room, Caesars Sportsbook, restaurants, bars and The Pantheon within the same property. Caesars' WSOP announcement describes more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space at the resort.
For tournament players, the practical advantage is that poker, lodging and dining are available on the property, reducing the need to leave the resort between tournament sessions.
Caesars Rewards is available throughout the property. Players who already use the program at other Caesars destinations can manage their Caesars Rewards account through the resort's usual services.
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Where to Stay
Caesars Virginia has an on-site hotel, making it the most direct lodging option for players who want to stay at the tournament property.
The resort's official announcement describes a 320-room hotel tower. Players can review current room types, rates and availability through the official Caesars Virginia hotel page.
The hotel page currently lists self-parking and accessible parking, along with accessible hotel-room options.
Tournament weekends can produce different room availability and pricing than ordinary casino dates, so players considering an on-property stay should compare their plans with the specific flights and events they intend to play.
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Dining and Amenities
Caesars Virginia provides both sit-down restaurants and faster options that may be more practical between tournament levels or sessions.
The official Caesars Virginia dining directory includes Ramsay's Kitchen, Dan Dan Noodle Bar, Starbucks, Southern Slices, Mill Burger and Three Stacks among the property's current choices.
Players planning long tournament days may find the quick-service and late-night options particularly useful. Restaurant hours can change, so check the current dining page rather than relying on a fixed schedule throughout the September series.
Other resort amenities include a spa, pool, casino gaming and Caesars Sportsbook. For a tournament trip, hotel, food, parking and poker access are likely to be the most relevant property features.
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Getting There and Parking
Caesars Virginia is located at 1100 W. Main St., Danville, VA 24541.
The official hotel information confirms that self-parking is available, including accessible parking.
Players driving to the series should use the property's current directions and arrival information from the official Caesars Virginia website. Caesars does not currently publish Circuit-specific parking instructions on the WSOP event page.
Because The Pantheon is being used for the tournament festival, players arriving for the first time should allow enough time to park, locate the tournament venue and complete any required registration before their event begins.
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What Players Should Know Before Arriving
The WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia series runs September 3-14, 2026
The festival is Caesars Virginia's first WSOP Circuit stop
All Circuit tournament action is scheduled for The Pantheon
The official schedule contains 18 ring events
Advertised guarantees total $1.5 million across the series
The $1,700 Main Event carries a $500,000 guarantee and has three starting flights
The $600 Mini Main carries a $250,000 guarantee and has four starting flights
The $400 Monster Stack carries a $150,000 guarantee and has three starting flights
The Mini Main is currently listed with unlimited re-entry
The Main Event is currently listed with one re-entry per flight
Separate live satellites are not currently shown on the official schedule
Caesars Virginia-specific structure details remain incomplete on the public WSOP page, so players should verify starting stacks, level lengths, late registration and restart information before entering
Every 2026 Circuit ring winner receives a $5,000 package for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026 under the current WSOP program
Caesars Virginia has an on-site hotel, dining, self-parking and a permanent WSOP Poker Room
The complete and most current event listing is available through the official WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the 2026 WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia series?
The WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia series runs from Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 14, 2026.
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Where is Caesars Virginia?
Caesars Virginia is located at 1100 W. Main St. in Danville, Virginia.
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Is this the first WSOP Circuit stop at Caesars Virginia?
Yes. WSOP and Caesars announced the September 2026 festival as Caesars Virginia's first-ever WSOP Circuit stop.
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How much is guaranteed across the series?
The 18-event schedule contains $1.5 million in advertised guarantees across the festival.
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How much is the WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Main Event?
The No-Limit Hold'em Main Event has a $1,700 buy-in.
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What is the Main Event guarantee?
The Main Event carries a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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When are the Main Event starting flights?
Flight A is September 10 at 11:00 AM, Flight B is September 11 at 11:00 AM and Flight C is September 12 at 11:00 AM.
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What is the Mini Main Event?
The Mini Main is a $600 No-Limit Hold'em ring event with a $250,000 guarantee and four starting flights scheduled from September 3 through September 5.
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How many WSOP Circuit ring events are scheduled?
WSOP lists 18 numbered Circuit ring events at Caesars Virginia.
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Are re-entries allowed?
Yes, but rules vary by event. WSOP currently lists the Mini Main with unlimited re-entry and the Main Event with one re-entry per flight. Players should verify the individual event listing for other tournaments.
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Are satellites available?
No separate live satellite tournaments are currently listed on the official Caesars Virginia schedule, and the stop is not currently marked with a ClubGG qualifier designation on WSOP's main schedule. Additional opportunities could still be announced.
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Where are the tournaments being played?
The September WSOP Circuit tournaments are scheduled to be played in The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia.
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Does Caesars Virginia have a poker room?
Yes. Caesars Virginia has a permanent WSOP Poker Room. Its current dedicated poker-room page lists approximately 4,900 square feet and 21 custom poker tables.
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Does Caesars Virginia have a hotel?
Yes. Caesars Virginia has an on-site hotel. The resort's official WSOP announcement describes a 320-room hotel tower.
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Where can players find the complete official schedule?
Players can view the complete official WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia schedule on WSOP.com.