Tournaments & major series
These are the live poker series that shape the calendar every year. Here you'll find where they're played, what time of year they usually run, and a direct link to each official site so you can check confirmed dates, venues and structures.
| Series | Where | Typical season | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSOPWorld Series of Poker — the most prestigious series in the world, with the Main Event as its marquee event | Las Vegas, United StatesTraditional home of the main series | May to July (approx.)Annual main edition | wsop.com |
| EPTEuropean Poker Tour — Europe's benchmark circuit, run by PokerStars | EuropeStops in different cities depending on the season | Several stops per yearSchedule set by season | pokerstarslive.com |
| WPTWorld Poker Tour — a historic circuit with televised stages | InternationalStages in the United States and other regions | Year-roundContinuous schedule of stages | wpt.com |
| BSOPBrazilian Series of Poker — the benchmark circuit in Latin America | BrazilStages in several cities across the country | Several stages per yearSchedule set by season | bsop.com.br |
Dates and venues are indicative — always confirm on the official site of each series.
Online series
If you can't travel, the big online series bring together the biggest prizes of the year without leaving home. These are the two major dates on the PokerStars calendar.
SCOOP
Spring Championship of Online Poker. The big spring series (northern hemisphere), with events across several buy-in levels — from micro to high stakes — making it accessible for almost any bankroll.
See on pokerstars.com →WCOOP
World Championship of Online Poker. The online world championship, traditionally held in the second half of the year. It's the most prestigious online series on the calendar and hands out titles every grinder wants.
See on pokerstars.com →