button in SafariMichael Mizrachi Among Final 16 Returning for Day 2 of $25k Heads-Up Championship
Just 16 players remain in Event #7: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship at the 2026 World Series of Poker, with two more rounds set to play out today inside the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. By the end of the night, the field will be reduced to just four, all within reach of the $750,000 top prize and one of the most prestigious bracelets of the series
After both starting flights sold out, the prize pool grew to $3,008,000, with many of poker’s biggest names still in heading into Day 2. The lineup includes Daniel Negreanu, last year's Main Event and PPC champion Michael Mizrachi, Alex Foxen, Justin Saliba, Cary Katz, and Thomas Boivin.
One player looking to keep the dream alive is Nikolai Mamut, who battled back from a huge chip deficit against Doug Polk during Day 1b before going on to secure his place in the Round of 16. Elsewhere, Negreanu successfully navigated a difficult route through Day 1a that included victories over former champion Darius Samual, Brock Wilson, and Harvey Castro.
The redraw for Day 2 will take place shortly before cards get in the air at 3:30 p.m. local time, with the winners returning for the final round later in the day. Players resume with 1,200,000 chips, while blinds begin at 3,000/6,000 and increase every 20 minutes.
$25,000 Heads-Up Championship Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $750,000 |
| 2 | $550,000 |
| 3-4 | $334,000 |
| 5-8 | $140,000 |
| 9-16 | $60,000 |
The tournament will be streamed as a delayed feed later in the day so viewers around the globe can catch all the action. PokerNews updates will remain synced with the stream coverage to avoid spoilers. Results from the Day 1a and Day 1b matches can be found by clicking HERE.