Las Vegas is primed for another thrilling season of poker, with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas aiming to become the hub of action. This summer, it will showcase the 2026 DeepStack Championship Poker Series, boasting over $16 million in guaranteed prize pools across 121 events.

Running from May 18 to August 2, this series expands from the previous year’s 116 events, indicating a consistent growth momentum that mirrors increasing demand and the tournament’s expanding global reach. In 2025, the festival garnered nearly 30,000 entries and distributed close to $30 million in prizes, attracting a varied field from experienced pros to casual players.

The 2026 schedule features a robust assortment of No Limit Hold’em events, tournaments for seniors, and key attractions linked to well-known poker tours. Notable highlights include:

• June 6–10: $1,100 NLH ($1 million guarantee)
• June 11–14: $1,100 Seniors NLH ($1 million guarantee)
• June 19–22: $1,600 Seniors NLH ($1.5 million guarantee)
• June 30–July 2: $2,500 NLH LIPS Ladies High Roller ($150K guarantee)
• July 11–14: $1,100 NLH MSPT ($1 million guarantee)
• July 15–19: $1,600 NLH MSPT ($1 million guarantee)

With buy-ins spanning accessible mid-stakes to higher-end events, the agenda is crafted to attract a broad range of players, while delivering the kind of prize pools typically seen at major global festivals.

The DeepStack Championship is part of an extensive poker ecosystem fostered by The Venetian, featuring year-round series like DeepStack Extravaganza and DeepStack Showdown. These formats offer deeper starting stacks, longer blind levels, and structures friendly to players.

The summer championship, however, is the main event. Its magnitude and framework enable both amateurs and experts to compete on level ground, whether they are aiming for their first deep run or seeking six-figure payouts.

Recent installments have produced impressive winners and robust participation. In 2025, notable players such as Patrick Leonard and Josh Reichard secured titles at The Venetian, showcasing the event’s attractiveness to elite talent while remaining accessible to a wider audience.

Explore the 2026 schedule here.