The PokerGO Tour (PGT) has released the opening stretch of its 2026 live events, promising an action-packed start to the season in Las Vegas. For the first time, PokerNews will provide live reporting from the PokerGO Cup, strengthening the collaboration between the two brands and bringing fans hand-by-hand coverage and daily updates.
PGT Kickoff Sets the Pace (Jan 26–31)
The season opens at the PokerGO Studio with the PGT Kickoff, a six-event series featuring buy-ins from $5,300 to $10,500. Players can earn double PGT points for all cashes, making it a crucial early leaderboard opportunity. Last year’s edition saw champions like Andrew Lichtenberger, Patrick Leonard, Masato Yokosawa, and Kristen Foxen, who won the finale for a second consecutive year.
PGT Kickoff Schedule Highlights
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Jan 26–28: $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em events
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Jan 30–31: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em, including a single-day turbo finale
Mixed Games Dominate February (Feb 3–14)
The tour shifts focus to mixed games in early February. The PGT Mixed Games series runs Feb 3–11, featuring formats like H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, Dealer’s Choice, and the 10-Game Championship, with buy-ins ranging from $5,300 to $25,300. Immediately after, the Super High Roller Bowl: Mixed Games takes place Feb 12–14 with a $100,500 buy-in across a 10-game rotation. Satellites starting at $750 provide access to the action.
PokerGO Cup Launches Spring Series (Mar 1–15)
March brings the PokerGO Cup, a 10-event No-Limit Hold’em series that often shakes up the leaderboard. The lineup starts with the $3,300 multi-flight PokerGO Cup Showcase and runs through buy-ins up to $15,700. Players can also qualify through satellites, including a five-seat guaranteed event on Feb 28 and a three-seat guaranteed on Mar 1.
PGT PLO Series Concludes March (Mar 20–29)
The tour heads to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for the PGT PLO Series, featuring eight Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments with $1 million in guarantees. Highlights include the $3,300 PLO Main Event and the $10,500 PLO Championship, each carrying $500,000 guarantees. Multiple satellites starting at $360 allow players to enter at lower buy-ins.
With a mix of No-Limit Hold’em, mixed games, and high-stakes PLO tournaments, the 2026 PokerGO Tour opening stretch promises non-stop action for both professional and aspiring high-stakes players.
