2026 WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria

The 2026 WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria stop brings a full WSOP Circuit schedule to Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois, from November 5-16, 2026. The series features 18 official ring events, more than $1.5 million in guaranteed prize money, a $1,700 Main Event with a $600,000 guarantee, and multiple multi-flight events designed for players traveling from the Chicago area and across the Midwest.

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WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria 2026 Overview

The WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria series is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, through Monday, November 16, 2026, at Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois. The stop is part of the WSOP Circuit calendar and gives players a chance to compete for official WSOP Circuit rings without traveling to Las Vegas.

The official WSOP schedule lists 18 ring events, with buy-ins ranging from $300 for the Ladies Event to $1,700 for the Main Event and $1,100 for the late-series No-Limit Hold’em event. The schedule also includes $140 Deepstack events, $100 survivor-style events, and Landmark Mega satellites into the Main Event and Event #17.

Players should use the official WSOP listing as the primary planning source for changes, event times, and posted updates. View the official WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria schedule.

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Venue and Location

Grand Victoria Casino is located in Elgin, Illinois, west of Chicago. For poker travelers, the location makes this a practical WSOP Circuit stop for players driving from the Chicago suburbs, northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, and the broader Midwest.

The venue is Grand Victoria Casino, not a Las Vegas-style casino resort with a large attached hotel tower. Players coming from outside the area should plan lodging separately and pay close attention to drive times, parking, and daily tournament start times before booking.

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Key Series Details

• Series: WSOP Circuit

• Venue: Grand Victoria Casino

• Location: Elgin, Illinois

• Dates: November 5-16, 2026

• Official ring events: 18

• Guaranteed prize money: More than $1.5 million

• Main Event buy-in: $1,700

• Main Event guarantee: $600,000

• Main Event starting flights: November 12, November 13, and November 14

• Main Event Day 2: November 15

• Main Event final table: November 16

• Minimum gambling age: 21

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Schedule Highlights

The full schedule runs across 12 days and includes a mix of No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, PLO 8 or Better, Big O, age-restricted events, satellites, and lower-buy-in side events.

The opening day includes a $500 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold’em event with a $50,000 guarantee for players age 40 and older, followed by the first flight of the $400 Mini Main. The Mini Main carries a $250,000 guarantee and has five starting flights from November 5-7, making it one of the most flexible events for players arriving early in the series.

The $400 Monster Stack begins November 8 and continues with additional flights on November 9 and November 10. That event carries a $200,000 guarantee and is another major target for players who prefer lower buy-ins with larger fields.

Mixed-game and Omaha players have several options, including the $400 PLO 8 or Better on November 10, the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event on November 11, and the $400 Big O event on November 12.

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Main Event Details

The WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event is Event #9 on the schedule. It is a $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $600,000 guarantee and three starting flights.

• Flight A: Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m.

• Flight B: Friday, November 13 at 11 a.m.

• Flight C: Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m.

• Day 2: Sunday, November 15 at noon

• Final table: Monday, November 16 at 11 a.m.

• Re-entry: One re-entry per flight

The three-flight structure gives traveling players several ways to plan the weekend. Players who want the most schedule flexibility may prefer arriving before Thursday’s Flight A, while weekend-focused players can still enter the Friday or Saturday flights.

Landmark Mega satellites into the Main Event are scheduled on November 11, November 12, November 13, and November 14. These can be useful for players trying to qualify into the $1,700 Main Event at a lower direct cost.

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Major Events to Watch

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$400 Mini Main

The Mini Main is Event #2 and carries a $250,000 guarantee. It has five starting flights from November 5-7, followed by Day 2 on November 8. With a $400 buy-in and multiple entry windows, it should be one of the most accessible large-field events of the series.

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$400 Monster Stack

The Monster Stack is Event #4 and carries a $200,000 guarantee. Starting flights run November 8-10, with Day 2 on November 11. This event is a strong target for players who want a mid-series tournament with a meaningful guarantee but do not want to jump straight into the $1,700 Main Event.

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$1,100 No-Limit Hold’em

Event #17 is a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $50,000 guarantee. It begins Sunday, November 15 at 6 p.m., with Day 2 scheduled for Monday, November 16. It gives players who miss or bust the Main Event a higher-buy-in late-series option.

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$400 Double Stack Closer

The series ends with Event #18, a $400 Double Stack Closer with a $25,000 guarantee on Monday, November 16. This is the final official ring event on the published schedule.

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Re-Entry and Registration Notes

Most official ring events on the published schedule are listed as re-entry events. The Main Event specifically allows one re-entry per flight.

Because registration windows, seat availability, alternates, and structure details can change by event, players should confirm current procedures with WSOP and Grand Victoria before traveling or firing multiple bullets. The official schedule is the best starting point, but players should also check posted venue information once on property.

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Satellites and Lower-Buy-In Options

The schedule includes several satellite-style and lower-buy-in events that can help players manage their bankroll.

Landmark Mega satellites into the Main Event are scheduled multiple times from November 11-14 with a $220 buy-in. Landmark Mega satellites into Event #17 are scheduled on November 14 and November 15 with a $150 buy-in.

The schedule also lists $140 Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em events during the first half of the series and $100 survivor-style No-Limit Hold’em events on November 6 and November 7. These events are not listed as official ring events on the published schedule, but they give players additional volume outside the main ring-event lineup.

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Travel and Lodging Considerations

Grand Victoria Casino is in Elgin, Illinois, so players should think about this stop as a suburban Chicago poker trip rather than an attached-resort tournament series.

Players booking lodging should focus on practical drive time to Grand Victoria Casino, parking access, and morning start times. Several major events begin at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., including Mini Main flights, Monster Stack flights, Seniors events, and all three Main Event flights. Staying close enough to avoid Chicago-area traffic problems can matter, especially for players entering early flights or returning for Day 2.

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Parking and Arrival Tips

Players should arrive early for major starting flights, especially the Mini Main, Monster Stack, and Main Event. Multi-flight WSOP Circuit events can attract long registration lines, and late arrivals may face alternates or rushed decisions before cards go in the air.

Useful planning reminders:

• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

• Confirm Caesars Rewards requirements before registration.

• Allow extra time for parking and tournament-room navigation.

• Recheck the official schedule before traveling.

• Verify structure sheets and late-registration rules on site.

• Keep Main Event satellite times in mind if you plan to qualify instead of buying in directly.

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Who This Series Is Best For

WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria should appeal to Midwest players looking for an official Circuit stop with a broad range of buy-ins. The $400 Mini Main and $400 Monster Stack give lower- and mid-stakes tournament players access to large guaranteed prize pools, while the $1,700 Main Event offers the main championship target of the series.

The schedule is also useful for players who prefer variety. In addition to standard No-Limit Hold’em, the stop includes Pot-Limit Omaha, PLO 8 or Better, Big O, age-restricted events, and multiple satellite opportunities.