Win a $1.5M GTD SCOOP 2026 Main Event Seat With 50 Free PokerNews MTT Tickets
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Longer days are on the way, the worst of winter is fading, and most importantly of all, online poker’s biggest spring festival is almost here.
That's right, the PokerStars 2026 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) full schedule has been announced, and PokerNews has some epic extra value lined up for readers looking to play.
We have 50 free tickets to give away to exclusive PokerNews x PokerStars MTTs, each offering a chance to win a seat in the $1.5 million guaranteed $109 SCOOP NLHE Main Event over the coming weeks.
And that's not all. Even if you miss out on a free seat, you can still get in on the action each Wednesday night (starting February 18th), with a $5.50 buy-in giving you a shot at one of five $109 Main Event Low seats, one of the highlights of the more than 130 events running on PokerStars in the weeks ahead.
Take Your Place in the $109 SCOOP Main Event with 50 Free Tickets
Keep your eyes peeled to PokerNews' official Facebook and X accounts over the coming weeks, where each Sunday through Tuesday, you’ll have the chance to claim a free giveaway seat to Wednesday’s exclusive SCOOP MTTs.
Full details will be included in each post, but to secure your shot at a Main Event seat, just follow these steps:
- Tell us your favorite SCOOP champion from the players featured in the post.
- Reply with your PokerStars screen name so your account can be credited.
- Share the post on Facebook or X.
It’s a free way to get in on the action and potentially lock in a seat for one of SCOOP 2026's biggest events. For full terms & conditions, click here.
PokerNews x PokerStars Exclusive SCOOP 2026 MTTs
To take part in the PokerNews SCOOP satellites for the low cost of $5.50, just log in to your PokerStars account and follow these steps:
- Click the SCOOP tab.
- Select MTT Satellites.
- Scroll or search for the 'PokerNews' satellite with 5 Seats Added.
- The tournament starts at 19:00 GMT (14:00 ET) on each Wednesday, from February 18th to March 18th.
Late registration is open for 1 hour, you get 5,000 chips (62.5 BB) to start with and up to 3 re-entries are available during the late registration period.
The five winning players will win entry to the SCOOP 119-L | Main Event | $1.5m Gtd | 4-Day Event which takes place on March 22nd.
PokerNews x PokerStars SCOOP Satellite Schedule
| Satellite Date | Giveaway Tickets | Buy-in | Giveaway Qualifying Period | Satellite Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 18 14:00 ET | – | $5.50 | – | 5x $109 SCOOP Main Event Low seats |
| Wed, Feb 26 14:00 ET | 10x $5.50 MTT | $5.50 | Feb 23 – Feb 25 | 5x $109 SCOOP Main Event Low seats |
| Wed, Mar 4 14:00 ET | 10x $5.50 MTT | $5.50 | Mar 1 – Mar 3 | 5x $109 SCOOP Main Event Low seats |
| Wed, Mar 11 14:00 ET | 10x $5.50 MTT | $5.50 | Mar 8 – Mar 10 | 5x $109 SCOOP Main Event Low seats |
| Wed, Mar 18 14:00 ET | 20x $5.50 MTT | $5.50 | Mar 15 – Mar 17 | 5x $109 SCOOP Main Event Low seats |
