The 2026 WSOP Circuit Panama arrives at the five-star Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City from November 5 to 15, 2026. The schedule includes twelve gold ring events, with the festival centered on a $1,700 Main Event carrying a $500,000 guarantee.
Players who commit to Day 1A or Day 1B of the WSOP Circuit Panama $1,700 Main Event can secure complimentary five-star accommodation for up to 11 nights, and GGPoker’s 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi will be in the field. Here is why November in Panama belongs on your poker calendar.
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Free Five-Star Accommodation for Main Event Players
The Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino is the venue and the host property for the series. Players who commit to Day 1A or Day 1B of the $1,700 Main Event can arrange complimentary accommodation at the Sortis for up to 11 nights, subject to the offer’s conditions. Confirm the length of your stay and the booking process when you arrange your room, as space is limited.
For anyone building a full festival schedule, this is a meaningful difference to the overall cost. Staying at the venue keeps the poker room close and removes the daily journey most tournament trips require. With 12 ring events spread across 11 days, players planning to enter several tournaments will find the proximity counts for something.
Contact poker.pro now to confirm your stay and lock in the arrangement before you book travel. Reach us at [email protected] for your curated deal or on Telegram at @pokerprovipsupport.
A $500,000 Guaranteed Main Event
The festival’s centerpiece is Event #3, the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee. Multiple starting flights will run across the first week of the series, giving players flexibility on when they enter. It is the headline event on the WSOP Circuit’s international calendar this November and the main reason players will be flying to Panama City from across the world.
Beyond the Main Event, the schedule includes 11 additional ring events covering a range of formats and buy-ins. The mix is designed for players who want to build their schedule around more than one event. Cash players will also have action, with NLH and PLO games starting at $1/$3, plus many bigger games scheduled.
The satellite structure inside the festival also runs in milestone format. Players start with 10,000 chips and earn their seat as soon as they reach 100,000, rather than waiting for the field to thin to a fixed number of survivors. It is a faster, cleaner route into the bigger events and a format that keeps the satellite experience straightforward.
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Is Playing
Florida’s Michael Mizrachi arrives in Panama City with superstar status, with nine WSOP bracelets, including winning the 2025 WSOP Main Event a little more than a year ago. His summer of 2025 was one of the most dominant individual runs in poker history. He earned a cool $10 million with his 2025 WSOP $10,000 Main Event victory, claiming his eighth career bracelet, after winning the 2026 WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship for a record-setting fourth time. Daniel Negreanu called him “poker royalty” when GGPoker signed him as a Global Ambassador that October, and that deal means he will be representing GGPoker in Panama.
GGPoker’s Panama promotion adds an incentive to enter the same events as Mizrachi. Players who qualify through a GGPoker satellite and then knock him out of that event will receive their buy-in back. Eliminate him from the $1,700 Main Event, and that is $1,700 in cash, with your tournament still live. It is an unusual added value for anyone who enters through GGPoker’s satellite ladder.
Win Your Way There on GGPoker
GGPoker is the official international satellite partner for the series and is running a multi-step qualification ladder to the $1,700 Main Event through October 31. Entry starts at $5, and a Saturday freeroll awards four free entries to the next step in the ladder, meaning you can enter Panama with no spend.
The weekly Sunday final satellite runs at 23:00 UTC, has a $215 buy-in, and guarantees two $1,700 Main Event seats each week. Winners also receive hotel accommodation for the Main Event as part of the prize. Players who prefer cash can take $1,428 in tournament dollars rather than the ticket, though the rake is non-refundable.
To start qualifying, create your GGPoker account through poker.pro or download the client directly at this link.
WSOP Circuit Panama 2026: Full Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov 5 | 12:00 PM | Event #1: $500 NLH Mini Main Event — Flight A |
| Wednesday, Nov 5 | 5:00 PM | Event #1: $500 NLH Mini Main Event — Flight B |
| Wednesday, Nov 5 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight A |
| Thursday, Nov 6 | 12:00 PM | Event #1: $500 NLH Mini Main Event — Flight C |
| Thursday, Nov 6 | 5:00 PM | Event #1: $500 NLH Mini Main Event — Flight D / Final Day |
| Thursday, Nov 6 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight B |
| Friday, Nov 7 | 1:00 PM | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Flight A |
| Friday, Nov 7 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight C |
| Saturday, Nov 8 | 1:00 PM | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Flight B |
| Saturday, Nov 8 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight D |
| Sunday, Nov 9 | 12:00 PM | Event #4: $600 NLH Mystery Bounty — Flight A |
| Sunday, Nov 9 | 5:00 PM | Event #4: $600 NLH Mystery Bounty — Flight B / Final Day |
| Sunday, Nov 9 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight E |
| Monday, Nov 10 | 2:00 PM | Event #5: $2,500 NLH High Roller Bounty Championship |
| Monday, Nov 10 | 4:00 PM | Event #6: $400 NLH Bounty Turbo |
| Monday, Nov 10 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight F |
| Tuesday, Nov 11 | 12:00 PM | Event #7: $600 NLH |
| Tuesday, Nov 11 | 5:00 PM | Event #8: $400 PLO4 Turbo |
| Tuesday, Nov 11 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight G |
| Wednesday, Nov 12 | 12:00 PM | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Flight C |
| Wednesday, Nov 12 | 4:00 PM | Event #9: $400 PLO4 Championship |
| Wednesday, Nov 12 | 8:00 PM | Event #2: $300 NLH Gladiator Turbo — Flight H / Final Day |
| Thursday, Nov 13 | 12:00 PM | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Flight D |
| Thursday, Nov 13 | 3:00 PM | Event #10: $600 PLO4/PLO5 |
| Thursday, Nov 13 | 8:00 PM | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Flight E (Turbo) |
| Friday, Nov 14 | 12:00 PM | Event #11: $500 NLH The Closer — Flight A |
| Friday, Nov 14 | 5:00 PM | Event #11: $500 NLH The Closer — Flight B / Final Day |
| Friday, Nov 14 | 5:00 PM | Event #12: $3,000 NLH High Roller |
| Saturday, Nov 15 | TBD | Event #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event — Final Day |
Each Ring Win Sends You to WSOP Paradise
Every WSOP Circuit ring this season comes with a $5,000 package to the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December. Win a ring in Panama, and you have two major poker destinations on your schedule before the year is out. The Circuit Championship is the season-ending showdown that brings together ring winners from stops around the world, and the $5,000 package gets you in without additional outlay.
$10,000 Extra for the Series Leaderboard Winner
There is also $10,000 available for the player who tops the series leaderboard. To compete, you must cash in at least three events over the 11 days. Points are calculated using the same formula as the WSOP Player of the Year race, so bigger-field events and higher buy-ins carry more weight. For players planning a deep schedule, the leaderboard adds something to play for across every event, not just the Main Event.
Panama Could Lead to Punta Cana
Registering for any ring event in Panama makes you eligible for a discounted package to WSOP Super Circuit Punta Cana in January 2027. The eligible price is $7,500, down from a published value of $10,500, a $3,000 savings. The package includes entry to the $3,500 Main Event and two $500 side events, giving you a starting lineup before you arrive.
WSOP Circuit Panama FAQ
When and where is WSOP Circuit Panama 2026?
WSOP Circuit Panama 2026 runs November 5 to 15, 2026, at the Sortis Hotel, Spa and Casino in Panama City, Panama. The Sortis serves as both the tournament venue and the host hotel for the series. Twelve gold ring events are scheduled across the 11 days of the festival.
What is the WSOP Circuit Panama Main Event guarantee?
The Main Event at WSOP Circuit Panama 2026 is a $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em event with a $500,000 guarantee. It is Event #3 on the schedule, with multiple Day 1 flights running across the first week of the series. The festival runs from November 5 to 15 at the Sortis Hotel, Spa and Casino in Panama City.
How do I get free hotel accommodation for WSOP Circuit Panama?
Players who commit to Day 1A or Day 1B of the $1,700 Main Event can arrange complimentary accommodation at the five-star Sortis Hotel for up to 11 nights. The offer is subject to its conditions and must be confirmed at the time of booking. Contact poker.pro at [email protected] for your curated deal or on Telegram at @pokerprovipsupport to arrange your stay.
How can I qualify for WSOP Circuit Panama online?
GGPoker is running a satellite ladder to the $1,700 Main Event with entries starting from $5 and a Saturday freeroll that awards four free step entries each week. The Sunday final satellite costs $215 at 23:00 UTC and guarantees two $1,700 Main Event seats per week, with hotel accommodation included in the prize. Satellites run through October 31, 2026. Create your GGPoker account through poker.pro to start qualifying.
What does a ring winner receive at WSOP Circuit Panama?
Every ring winner at WSOP Circuit Panama 2026 receives a $5,000 package to the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December. WSOP Paradise is the season-ending Circuit Championship event that brings together ring winners from stops around the world. Winning a ring in Panama sends you to the Bahamas before the year is out.
What is the leaderboard prize at WSOP Circuit Panama?
The player who finishes top of the WSOP Circuit Panama series leaderboard wins $10,000 in addition to any tournament results they accumulate. To compete for the leaderboard, players must cash in at least three ring events during the festival. Points are awarded using the WSOP Player of the Year formula, so deeper runs in larger fields carry greater weight.
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