World Series of Poker - Hybrid Main Event 2020 set to be played at WSOP and GGPoker
- Main Event 2020 to be hybrid online-live tournament
- International tournament starts at GGPoker later this month
- US Players to play via WSOP.com from mid-December

Main Event Poker 2020 Dates
Date | Event Information & Notes |
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Sunday, November 29 | Day 1A* (International Tournament) |
Saturday, December 5 | Day 1B* (International Tournament) |
Sunday, December 6 | Day 1C* (International Tournament) |
Monday, December 7 | Day 2 (International Tournament - Play down to 9 players) |
Sunday, December 13 | Day 1 (US Tournament) |
Monday, December 14 | Day 2 (US Tournament - Play down to 9 players) |
Tuesday, December 15 | Final Table (International Tournament - Play continues to a winner) |
Monday, December 28 | Final Table (US Tournament) Play continues to a winner; prize monies paid |
*International residents eligible to use the GGPoker platform will have three dates from which to choose their starting flight. Similar to the traditional offline events, players may only choose one date of play.
World Series of Poker FAQs
What is the World Series of Poker?
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. It dates its origins to 1970.
When is the 2020 World Series of Poker?
The 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will be the 51st edition of the event. Originally scheduled to begin on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In June, the WSOP introduced the 2020 World Series of Poker Online, a series of 85 online tournaments, 31 on WSOP.com and 54 on GGPoker. The series started on July 1 and concluded in September.
What is the GGPoker promo code?
Use GGPoker bonus code NEWBONUS to get the biggest welcome bonus when you join.
What are the 2020 Main Event Poker Dates?
Play will begin online, with international players starting November 29 on GGPoker and American players December 13 on WSOP.com. Once both tournaments reach the final nine players, a final table will be held live - December 15 at King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic for international players, and December 28 at the Rio for American players. The winners of both final tables will then meet in a heads-up match at the Rio on December 30 to determine the champion.