2026 WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa
The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma, from August 26 through September 7, 2026. The official schedule features 18 numbered WSOP Circuit ring events, with most tournaments priced at $400 and the series building toward the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event.
Players considering a trip should note one important distinction: the current official WSOP materials do not publish a prize-pool guarantee for either the Main Event or the overall Tulsa series. The schedule does, however, provide detailed structures for the major ring events, multi-flight tournaments, bounty formats and several live satellite options.
View the official WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa schedule before traveling, because tournament times and structures remain subject to change.
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Series Overview
The 2026 WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa stop runs for 13 days at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, which is physically located in Catoosa in the Tulsa metropolitan area.
The published ring schedule ranges from $300 specialty events to the $1,700 Main Event. Most of the series is centered on $400 buy-ins, giving players multiple ways to compete for an official WSOP Circuit ring without entering the Main Event.
Key series details include:
Dates: August 26-September 7, 2026
Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Location: Catoosa, Oklahoma
Circuit ring events: 18
Ring-event buy-in range: $300-$1,700
Main Event buy-in: $1,700
Main Event guarantee: Not published
Overall series guarantee: Not published
Main Event starting flights: Two
Major multi-flight events: Mini Main, Monster Stack and Main Event
Players who want to study stack sizes, level lengths, registration windows and re-entry conditions should also review the official Hard Rock Tulsa WSOP Circuit structure packet.
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Schedule Highlights
The schedule opens August 26 with a $400 No-Limit Hold'em Opener Double Stack. Its official structure gives players 40,000 starting chips and 25-minute levels, with registration and re-entry available until the start of Level 13.
One of the first major targets is the $400 Mini Main. It has four starting flights across August 28 and 29, giving players more opportunities to choose a starting time than any other ring event on the schedule.
The second half of the series includes several distinct formats rather than a run of identical No-Limit Hold'em events. The $400 40/40/40 is restricted to players age 40 and older and combines a 40,000-chip stack with 40-minute levels. The $400 Mystery Bounty follows later on September 1, while the $400 Monster Stack begins its three-flight schedule September 2.
Players interested in bounty poker can also target the $600 Black Chip Bounty on September 3. Pot-Limit Omaha appears early in the series, while the $400 Big O event gives mixed-game and Omaha players a five-card high-low option.
There are also two $300 Seniors events for players age 50 and older, plus a $300 Ladies Event.
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WSOP Circuit Main Event
Event #14 is the $1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event, the highest-buy-in ring tournament on the published Hard Rock Tulsa schedule.
Flight A begins Friday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. Flight B begins Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m. The official structure schedules the Main Event as a three-day tournament.
Main Event details:
Buy-in: $1,700
Starting stack: 40,000 chips
Day 1 level length: 40 minutes
Starting flights: Two
Flight A: September 4 at 11:00 a.m.
Flight B: September 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Late registration: Through the start of Level 13
Re-entry: Up to two re-entries per flight
Day 1 stopping point: Completion of Level 17 or approximately 10% of entrants remaining, whichever comes first unless tournament staff announces otherwise
Day 2: Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Day 2 and later level length: 60 minutes
Scheduled end of Day 2: After Level 27
Main Event guarantee: Not published
Players must have zero chips to re-enter, although the structure permits a player to forfeit or surrender an existing stack in order to re-enter. Players may enter or re-enter either flight but may only bag chips once.
The Main Event also uses a play-into-the-money format for each starting flight. The remaining unpaid prize pools from the separate flights are merged and recalculated for Day 2.
The current structure packet does not publish a separate final-table start time. Players making deep runs should therefore rely on tournament staff for the final operational schedule rather than assuming a specific final-table time.
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Other Events to Watch
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$400 Mini Main
The Mini Main begins Friday, August 28 and offers four Day 1 flights: 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on both August 28 and August 29.
Players begin with 30,000 chips. The 11:00 a.m. flights use 30-minute levels, while the 4:00 p.m. flights use 25-minute levels through Level 22. Registration and re-entry remain open until the start of Level 13.
Day 1 continues through Level 22 or until approximately 5% of a flight remains, whichever comes first unless tournament staff announces otherwise. Players reach the money during each individual flight, may only bag once, and surviving flights merge for Day 2 at 2:00 p.m. on August 30. Day 2 uses 40-minute levels.
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$400 Monster Stack
The Monster Stack has three starting flights: September 2 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., followed by a final flight September 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Players start with 40,000 chips. The morning flights use 30-minute levels and the 4:00 p.m. flight uses 25-minute levels through Level 22. Registration and re-entry remain available until the start of Level 13.
Survivors merge for Day 2 at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, when levels increase to 45 minutes.
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$400 Mystery Bounty
The September 1 Mystery Bounty is a one-day $400 ring event with a 20,000-chip starting stack and 20-minute levels.
Of the $400 buy-in, the published structure allocates $220 to the regular prize pool, $110 to the mystery-bounty pool and $70 to the administrative fee. Registration and re-entry remain open until the start of Level 9.
The official structure guarantees at least one $5,000 mystery bounty. That is a bounty guarantee, not a guarantee for the tournament's regular prize pool.
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$600 Black Chip Bounty
The September 3 Black Chip Bounty carries a $600 buy-in, including a $100 bounty. Players receive 25,000 starting chips and play 20-minute levels.
Registration and re-entry remain open through the start of Level 9. The event is scheduled as a one-day tournament.
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Pot-Limit Omaha and Big O
Event #3 is a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha ring event on August 27.
Event #8 on August 31 is a $400 Big O event. The official structure identifies it as five-card Pot-Limit Omaha High/Low 8 or Better, providing a specialty option beyond the predominantly No-Limit Hold'em schedule.
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Seniors, Ladies and 40/40/40 Events
The schedule includes two $300 Seniors events for players age 50 and older, on August 30 and September 6.
The $300 Ladies Event is scheduled for September 4.
The $400 40/40/40 on September 1 is restricted to players age 40 and older and uses a 40,000 starting stack with 40-minute levels.
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Satellites and Qualifiers
The Tulsa structure packet includes several live satellite formats for players trying to reduce the direct cost of entering the Main Event.
A $140 Main Event satellite starts players with 10,000 chips and uses 15-minute levels. Registration and re-entry remain open until the start of Level 7. For every $1,720 in the prize pool, the structure awards one $1,700 Tulsa Main Event entry plus $20 cash.
A $250 Landmark Satellite also targets the $1,700 Main Event. Players begin with 10,000 chips, and anyone who reaches the 100,000-chip landmark wins a Main Event seat immediately once the stack is verified. Registration remains open through the start of Level 7.
The structure packet also contains a $140 Satellite Pack format. For every $2,120 in the prize pool, the stated package includes one $1,700 Main Event entry, one $400 Circuit ring-event entry and $20 cash.
The current WSOP event calendar does not publish specific dates and start times for these satellite formats. Players should therefore confirm live satellite scheduling with the tournament staff before building a trip around a particular qualifier.
As of August 13, 2026, the WSOP schedule does not list a Tulsa-specific ClubGG qualifier on the Hard Rock Tulsa event page. Players interested in online qualification should check official WSOP updates rather than assume a ClubGG route is available for this stop.
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Tournament Structures and Registration
Structures vary considerably across the series, so players should not assume that every $400 event follows the same registration or re-entry policy.
Several larger-stack and multi-flight events keep registration open through the start of Level 13, including the Mini Main, Monster Stack and Main Event. Other one-day events may close registration earlier.
Re-entry is permitted in many of the published structures, but the exact conditions depend on the tournament. The Main Event allows up to two re-entries per flight. Multi-flight events also enforce a one-bag rule, preventing a player from carrying multiple Day 1 stacks into the restart.
The official structure sheets state that tournament management may adjust break schedules, starting or stopping times, level lengths or the number of days when necessary. Players should verify the latest version of the schedule before registering or making travel plans.
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WSOP Circuit Rings and WSOP Paradise Qualification
Each of the 18 numbered Tulsa events awards an official WSOP Circuit ring.
For the 2026 Circuit season, WSOP has also announced a significant benefit beyond the ring and tournament prize money. WSOP states that every 2026 Circuit ring winner receives a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package.
That package includes:
A seat in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship
Complimentary accommodations at Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas
Because WSOP describes this as a benefit for every 2026 Circuit ring winner, it applies to Tulsa supporting-event champions as well as the Main Event winner under the current season rules.
Players should not rely on qualification systems from older Circuit seasons, because WSOP has changed its championship pathway over time.
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Hard Rock Tulsa Poker Room
The Hard Rock Tulsa poker room has 14 poker tables according to the property's current official information.
Regular poker-room hours are:
Sunday-Thursday: Noon-3:00 a.m.
Friday-Saturday: Noon-4:00 a.m.
The room's official page lists Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud among its games and also features variants including Big O, Short Deck and lowball formats.
Those are the regular poker-room offerings. Players should not assume the normal cash-game mix, daily tournament program or table availability will remain unchanged during a major WSOP Circuit festival.
Hard Rock's current loyalty program is STATUS+ Rewards. Players who want to use property rewards during their stay can review STATUS+ Rewards information and confirm any poker-specific earning or redemption rules directly with the property.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa combines the tournament venue, casino and hotel on the same property, which can simplify logistics for players planning several consecutive tournament days.
The hotel lists a 4:00 p.m. check-in time and an 11:00 a.m. check-out time. Guest amenities include complimentary WiFi, in-room safes, coffee makers, pool areas and a fitness center. Valet parking is available for a fee.
Players planning to stay on property can review the official Hard Rock Tulsa hotel information for current room availability and policies.
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Where to Stay
The Hard Rock hotel is the most direct option for players who want to stay at the tournament property and avoid commuting between a separate hotel and the poker venue.
Because room inventory and rates can change around major events, players should check the property's booking system rather than relying on an old promotional rate or an unofficial poker-room offer.
Players choosing another hotel should remember that Hard Rock is in Catoosa rather than downtown Tulsa when comparing locations and transportation.
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Dining and Amenities
Tournament days can run long, and the property has several dining options that can cover different break lengths and schedules.
Hard Rock Tulsa's dining directory currently lists Carvers on 19, HWY 66 Diner, The Eatery, a food court with BRGR & CHKN, Dough Mama's and Rise Coffee & Bakery, plus the Perfect Cup serving Starbucks coffee.
The food court is especially relevant to players needing faster service between tournament levels, while the full-service restaurants may make more sense during a longer break or after play.
Dining hours can change, so players finishing late-night tournament sessions should verify same-day operating hours rather than assume every restaurant remains open.
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Getting There and Parking
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is located at 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa, Oklahoma, off historic Route 66. It is part of the Tulsa metropolitan area but is not a downtown Tulsa casino.
The property's directions, parking and transportation information states that multiple parking lots and a four-story parking garage are available, along with accessible parking.
Hard Rock also lists a complimentary shuttle operating 24/7 to Tulsa International Airport, plus an area shuttle. The property directs guests to coordinate shuttle transportation through the front desk.
Players flying into Tulsa should confirm pickup arrangements directly with the hotel rather than relying on an estimated airport transfer time.
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What Players Should Know Before Going
The biggest practical advantage of this stop is the concentration of ring opportunities around the $400 level. A player does not need to wait for the $1,700 Main Event to chase a Circuit ring or the accompanying 2026 WSOP Paradise package.
For players building a schedule:
Review the official schedule again immediately before traveling
Download the Tulsa structure packet before choosing events
Pay close attention to Level 9 versus Level 13 registration deadlines
Do not assume re-entry rules are identical across tournaments
Multi-flight players should remember the one-bag rule
Main Event players can re-enter up to twice per flight
Satellite structures are published, but their exact calendar times are not currently listed on the main WSOP schedule
No Main Event or overall series prize-pool guarantee is currently published
The property is in Catoosa, not downtown Tulsa
Regular poker-room operations may be adjusted during the Circuit festival
For ongoing WSOP Circuit coverage, players can also follow Angry Aces Poker's WSOP Circuit news.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the 2026 WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa series?
The series runs from August 26 through September 7, 2026.
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Where is Hard Rock Tulsa located?
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is at 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa, Oklahoma, in the Tulsa metropolitan area.
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How much is the WSOP Circuit Tulsa Main Event?
The Main Event buy-in is $1,700.
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What is the Main Event guarantee?
The official August-September 2026 WSOP schedule and Tulsa structure packet do not currently publish a Main Event prize-pool guarantee.
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How many Main Event starting flights are there?
There are two. Flight A begins September 4 at 11:00 a.m., and Flight B begins September 5 at 11:00 a.m.
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When does Main Event Day 2 begin?
Surviving players from both flights are scheduled to merge for Day 2 at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6.
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How many Circuit ring events are scheduled?
The official schedule contains 18 numbered WSOP Circuit ring events.
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Are re-entries allowed?
Yes, re-entry is available in many events, but the rules vary by tournament. The Main Event permits up to two re-entries per flight.
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Are satellites available?
The official Tulsa structure packet includes $140 Main Event satellites, $250 Landmark Satellites and $140 Satellite Pack structures. The main event calendar does not currently publish their specific dates and start times.
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Does Hard Rock Tulsa have a poker room?
Yes. Hard Rock Tulsa's official poker page lists 14 poker tables.
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Does Hard Rock Tulsa have a hotel?
Yes. The tournament is held at a full-service Hard Rock hotel and casino property. Official hotel check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
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Where can players find the complete official schedule?
Players should use the official WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa schedule for the complete event listing and any schedule updates.