Event #43 of the 2026 World Series of Poker gets underway on June 14, as the $800 8-Handed Deepstack No-Limit Championship returns to the WSOP schedule.

This event is a busy affair for professionals and amateurs alike, offering an affordable buy-in and great structure.
As one of the most affordable events in the schedule, this tournament attracts huge numbers to Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas with last year's iteration hosting 2,851 players from around the globe.

📌 Event Snapshot

• Event: #43 – $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 8-Handed
• Date(s):June 14-16, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. local time
• Buy-In: $800
• Format: No Limit Hold’em
• Late Registration: Open until end of Level 12
• Starting Stack: 40,000 chips
• Levels: 30 minutes
• 2025 Winner: Mariano Balfagon – $252,386
• 2025 Field Size: 2,581 entries
• 2025 Prize Pool: $1,995,700

Structure and Schedule

The 2026 event begins at 10 a.m. on June 14, with players navigating twenty-two levels on Day 1. The blind levels and format are designed to provide a great structure for an adequate buy-in with players starting with 40,000 tournament chips and fixed levels of 30 minutes.

Late registration remains open through the first 12 levels, meaning players can still enter the field until approximately 5:10 p.m. on Day 1. Survivors will return for the second day of action at 11 a.m. on June 15, playing until a champion is crowned.

Why is This Event Significant?

A popular event of the summer, this event brings the worlds best and recreational players together, all looking to add championship gold to their resume. With such an affordable price point many amateur players will plan their schedules around this event giving them a shot of WSOP glory and the opportunity to play against some of the best players in the world.

Past Champions & Notable Winners

In 2025, Mariano Balfagon emerged at the top of a 2,851-entry field to claim the $252,386 first-place prize. After his victory, Balfagon stated how capturing a WSOP bracelet was a “dream come true” and this result eclipsed his previous largest cash by over $240,000, according the Hendon Mob.

Are You Using MyStack?

Planning on playing this event? PokerNews activates MyStack for every WSOP event, regardless of that tournament's buy-in, allowing you to directly adjust your chip counts in our live reporting

MyStack is a free poker tool that puts you in control of your chip counts on our live reporting pages. Once you have created a free PokerNews account, you can use MyStack to update your chip counts in real time; hopefully, your stack will continue increasing throughout the event!

Never Miss a Moment with MyPlayers on PokerNews

Stay closer than ever to the action with MyPlayers. This brand new, free feature on PokerNews puts your favorite poker players front and center. Whether you're keeping tabs on legends like Daniel Negreanu or following a friend grinding their way through a Day 2, MyPlayers delivers real-time updates tailored just for you. No subscriptions, no paywalls - just the hands, chip counts, and bustouts that matter most.

It’s simple: log in, search for any player in our live coverage, hit the star, and they’ll be added to your personalized MyPlayers list. You’ll see their progress across all live-reported events, with chip counts and updates pinned right where you need them at the top.

From railbirds to backers, MyPlayers is the smarter way to stay connected to the game.

Tags: WSOP