WSOP Circuit Announces First Stop in Malta This September

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP Circuit) will hold its first-ever event in Malta from September 25 to October 12, 2026. The series will be housed at Casino Malta in St. Julian's, featuring twelve WSOP Circuit rings and a standard Main Event. Winners of ring events will also earn $5,000 packages to WSOP Paradise and seats in the season-ending WSOP Circuit Championship.

WSOP Circuit Malta: A Significant Addition to the 2026 Schedule

Malta joins a growing list of WSOP Circuit international host locations in 2026. Gregory Chochon, Chief Operating Officer of the World Series of Poker, described the venue choice as strategic and impactful for live poker in the region. “Bringing the Series to Casino Malta is about combining a top-tier destination with the strength of the WSOP brand. Our aim is simple: deliver a world-class event and set a new standard on the European poker calendar,” Chochon said.

What Players Can Expect: Key Events and Prizes

From September 25 to October 12, Casino Malta will host:

• 12 distinct WSOP Circuit ring events
• The featured Main Event for the stop
• $5,000 packages to WSOP Paradise awarded to ring winners
• Direct qualification into the WSOP Circuit Championship for every ring event winner

The Main Event remains the centrepiece, while each ring event offers a path not just to prizes on site but also to international stages, broadening opportunities for participants.

WSOP Circuit 2026 International Expansion

The Malta event is part of a packed 2026 WSOP Circuit international schedule. This week the Circuit runs in Liechtenstein, with future stops in Amsterdam, France, Cyprus, and Estonia. Montreal stands out, hosting three Circuit events during the year. The schedule reflects the brand’s broader European and global strategy, reinforcing Malta’s new role as a regional hub for live poker tournaments.

WSOP Europe in Prague and Other Calendar Highlights

This spring, the WSOP Europe debuts in Prague, running from March 31 to April 12, 2026. The two-week series features a Main Event offering a €10 million prize pool, serving as a major highlight in the annual poker calendar alongside the Malta debut. The full schedule for the WSOP Circuit Malta will be released later this year. Until then, interested parties can review the updated WSOP Circuit 2026 calendar for further details.

Strategic Value for Casino Malta and the Poker Ecosystem

By hosting the WSOP Circuit stop, Casino Malta in St. Julian's positions itself as a primary destination for European poker activity. Operators, organisers and sponsors may see increased foot traffic and player engagement throughout the festival dates, with direct links to larger global WSOP events adding further value.

Looking Forward: Full Schedule Pending

While the complete breakdown of events and structures is pending announcement, the confirmed features—12 circuit rings, the Main Event, prize packages and qualification for the WSOP Circuit Championship—set the groundwork for both high-level competition and enhanced player incentives in Malta.

"Bringing the Series to Casino Malta is about combining a top-tier destination with the strength of the WSOP brand. Our aim is simple: deliver a world-class event and set a new standard on the European poker calendar." — Gregory Chochon, World Series of Poker COO

For updates on further schedule releases and the full run of the 2026 WSOP Circuit, stakeholders should monitor our events section.