2026 U.S. Poker Open Returns With 10 High-Stakes Events in Las Vegas
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The PokerGO Tour is set to bring some of the biggest names in the game back to the felt with the return of the 2026 U.S. Poker Open (USPO), running from April 10-23 inside the PokerGo Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino.
A staple of the high-stakes calendar, the U.S. Poker Open has become one of the premier stops on the PokerGO Tour, awarding millions in prize money and the prestigious Golden Eagle trophy.
High-Stakes Action Across Ten Events
The 2026 edition will feature a 10-event schedule, with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to $25,200, catering to elite high rollers and seasoned tournament pros alike.
The series kicks off on April 10 with a $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em opener before quickly ramping up into a slate of $10K and $15K buy-in events.
The action culminates with Event #10, a $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em finale, expected to draw a stacked field of poker’s biggest names.
Full 2026 U.S. Poker Open Schedule
| Event | Buy-in | Game | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 10 |
| 2 | $5,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 11 |
| 3 | $5,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 13 |
| 4 | $10,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 14 |
| 5 | $10,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 15 |
| 6 | $10,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 16 |
| 7 | $10,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 17 |
| 8 | $15,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 18 |
| 9 | $15,100 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 20 |
| 10 | $25,200 | No-Limit Hold’em | April 21 |
The U.S. Poker Open is one of the flagship stops on the PokerGO Tour, featuring a rotating schedule of high roller series throughout the year.
Players will earn valuable PGT leaderboard points throughout the series, with those points playing a key role in qualification for the season-ending PGT Championship freeroll.
Elite Fields Expected
As always, the USPO is expected to attract a who’s who of high-stakes crushers, including past champions and regulars such as Kristen Foxen, Alex Foxen, Matthew Wantman, and Shannon Shorr, who topped the 2025 leaderboard after a dominant performance that included multiple wins.
2025 US Poker Open Results
How to Follow the Action
Poker fans can follow all the action on PokerNews with live updates, and watch the final tables live via PokerGO, with coverage expected throughout the series.
