WSOP Circuit Madrid: First Spanish Stop Set for October
WSOP Circuit Madrid runs October 23 to November 2 with 11 rings on offer. Here's the full schedule, buy-ins and what it means for players.
WSOP Circuit Madrid marks the tour's first-ever stop in Spain, running October 23 through November 2 at Casino Gran Vía. Eleven rings are on offer across the 11-day festival, with buy-ins from €300 to €2,500, PokerNews reports.
- WSOP Circuit Madrid runs October 23 to November 2, 2026 at Casino Gran Vía.
- Eleven rings are up for grabs, with buy-ins from €300 to €2,500.
- The €1,500 Main Event is ring #7, with four starting flights from October 28.
- The €300 Colossus runs six starting flights from October 25 through November 1.
- A record Austin stop in September drew 2,090 entries, won by Eric Chang for $433,670.
- The WSOP Super Circuit Canada stop drew 2,844 entries and a CA$13,082,400 prize pool.
What is WSOP Circuit Madrid?
WSOP Circuit Madrid is the tour's first-ever stop in Spain, and it lands at Casino Gran Vía from October 23 through November 2. The venue hosts an 11-day festival packed with ring events for a wide range of bankrolls.
Eleven WSOP Circuit rings will be handed out across the series, according to PokerNews. Buy-ins span a wide range, from €300 up to €2,500, giving players several entry points into the action.
Spadepoker frames the stop as a historic moment for the tour, noting it is the first time the WSOP Circuit has run an event on Spanish soil. The move follows a year of expansion for the circuit both inside and outside the United States.
How does the schedule open in Madrid?
The €300 Mini Main Event kicks things off on Friday, October 23. Four starting flights run across the opening two days, with survivors returning for a final day on October 25.
That same weekend adds two more rings to the mix. A €550 Seniors event for players aged 50 and over, and a €550 Mystery Bounty, both begin on October 25 alongside the Mini Main Event's final table.
Early entries give players several ways to chase a ring before the Main Event even starts. That spread of buy-ins and formats mirrors how the circuit has structured festivals elsewhere this year.
When does the Main Event run?
Ring number seven is reserved for the €1,500 WSOP Circuit Main Event. It carries four starting flights beginning October 28, PokerNews reports.
Days 1A, 1B and 1C use 40-minute levels, while the final flight on October 30 switches to a quicker 20-minute structure. Survivors combine for Day 2 the next day, with a champion crowned the day after that.
The €300 Colossus runs alongside much of this build-up. Six starting flights stretch from October 25 through November 1, leading into a final day on November 2.
What else rounds out the festival?
Stakes climb on October 27 with the €2,500 High Roller, the priciest buy-in of the series. A €1,000 Deepstack and €550 Omaha event both begin October 31, adding variety late in the schedule.
The closing stretch features a €400 Superstack and a €350 Bigstack, with the latter bringing the ring schedule to a close on November 2. Together the two events give late arrivals a final shot at a ring.
Spadepoker's reporting places the Madrid stop within a broader pattern of growth for the circuit this year. The tour has been testing new markets while still running its usual run of American stops.
Why has 2026 been a record year for the WSOP Circuit?
September alone delivered two milestones for the tour. The $1,700 Main Event at Texas Card House in Austin drew 2,090 entries, the largest WSOP Circuit Main Event field ever, with Eric Chang winning the ring and $433,670, according to PokerNews.
Days earlier, the inaugural WSOP Super Circuit Canada at Playground saw its CA$5,000 Main Event attract 2,844 entries and build a CA$13,082,400 prize pool. Mayukh Chakraborty took CA$1.5 million as the biggest live poker tournament in Canadian history wrapped up.
Those numbers help explain why a first Spanish stop is drawing attention. A circuit setting entry records in Texas and Canada arriving in a new country carries real weight for players weighing where to travel next.
What it means for players
Wherever you play, a new WSOP Circuit stop means another set of structures and buy-in levels worth studying before you travel or stake a seat. The Madrid schedule mixes cheap re-entry events with a proper Main Event and a high roller, so there is a ring chase for almost any bankroll. If you want to sharpen up before a multi-flight structure like this, our strategy hub and preflop lab are good starting points, and a tournament clock helps if you are running your own practice sessions at home.
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Frequently asked
When does WSOP Circuit Madrid start?
The festival at Casino Gran Vía runs from October 23 through November 2, 2026. It opens with the €300 Mini Main Event on the first day.
How many rings are up for grabs in Madrid?
Eleven WSOP Circuit rings are awarded across the 11-day series, according to PokerNews. Buy-ins range from €300 to €2,500.
What is the Main Event buy-in at WSOP Circuit Madrid?
The Main Event carries a €1,500 buy-in and is ring number seven on the schedule. It runs four starting flights from October 28, finishing with a champion crowned a few days later.
Is this the first WSOP Circuit stop in Spain?
Yes. Spadepoker and PokerNews both report this is the first time the WSOP Circuit has held an event in Spain.