The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is coming back to Calgary for the eighth time overall, with Deerfoot Inn & Casino once again playing host to Canada’s most consistent and growing poker stop. This time, the cards go in the air from October 1 to 13, 2025 — marking what will be the final WSOP Circuit Calgary stop of the year.
While the full schedule hasn’t been released yet, all signs point to a familiar structure with popular returning events, anchored by a $1,700 Main Event that has quickly become one of the most lucrative in Canada. Live reporting will be done exclusively on poker.pro, bringing you all the action as it happens.
Main Event Set to Cap Off the Series
The $1,700 WSOP-C Main Event has become a must-play tournament on the Canadian poker calendar. Based on recent editions, expect:
- Buy-in: C$1,515 + 185
- Likely Flights:
- Day 1a: October 10
- Day 1b: October 11
- Day 1c: October 12
- Day 2: October 13
- Projected Prize Pool: $1.7M to $2M+
- Past Winners Include: Manish “Bubs” Rahl, who took home $321,624 in January 2024
Calgary’s Main Event routinely draws over 1,000 entries and has cracked $2.2 million in prize money at its peak.
What to Expect on the Schedule
While the full October 2025 schedule is still to come, recent Calgary circuit series have followed a consistent and successful formula. Based on previous lineups, here’s what players can likely expect to return:
🔹 Big 30 Stack (Opener & Closer)
- Affordable C$330 + 70
- Perfect warm-up and wind-down event
- Two appearances expected: opening day and final day
🔹 Mystery Bounty
- One of the most popular formats, usually C$315 + 85
- $200 to $1,000+ mystery prizes
- A fan-favorite for its sweat and upside
🔹 Progressive Knockout (PKO)
- New in 2024, likely returning due to strong turnout
- $200 bounty to start with increasing stakes
- Bounty grinders, take note
🔹 Monster Stack
- Deep structure and big field
- Great value with C$330 + 70 buy-in
- Usually spread over 2–3 days
🔹 Seniors & Ladies Events
- Regular ring events
- C$330 + 70
- Strong community turnout in every series
🔹 PLO & Mixed Games
- Including H.O.R.S.E., PLO Bounty, and NLH/PLO
- For players looking for variety beyond Hold’em
- Past events include a $695 + 105 H.O.R.S.E. ring event
🔹 High Roller
- C$1,965 + 235 buy-in
- Two-day structure, strong regular turnout
- Often coincides with Main Event Day 3
🔹 Flip & Go
- Quick-fire format for casual fun or a shot at ring glory
- C$205 + 45, usually spread over multiple days
Get Ready for Fall Poker in Cowtown
With prime fall weather, world-class facilities, and easy access from downtown Calgary, Deerfoot Inn & Casino offers an all-in-one destination for poker players of every level. From the Prime Rib at the Mohave Grill to the short walk from hotel room to card room, WSOP Circuit Calgary has become one of the most comfortable and rewarding stops on the Circuit.
So whether you’re chasing your first Circuit ring, a $300K+ Main Event score, or just want to grind side events in a beautiful setting—October in Calgary is the spot to be. And for everyone else, we’ll be doing full live coverage on poker.pro, so you won’t miss a moment of the action.
