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PokerStars SCOOP 2026 Full Schedule Revealed
- SCOOP 2026 shifts to March 1-25 with over 400 tournaments.
- $45M+ in guarantees across Low, Medium, and High buy-ins.
- Date change optimizes global poker calendar.
The iconic PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) returns early in 2026, running from March 1-25. With over $45 million in guaranteed prize pools and 400 unique tournaments, this series offers championship glory for players at every stake level.
For over 15 years, the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) has been the gold standard of online tournament series. Traditionally a May staple, PokerStars has made a bold move for 2026, shifting the festival forward to March 1-25.
This change aims to streamline the global poker calendar, giving players an elite championship experience to kickstart their year.
Massive Guarantees and 400 Events
The 2026 schedule is one of the most ambitious to date, featuring 400 tournaments spread across 136 events.
With more than $45 million in total guarantees, the series maintains its famous three-tier buy-in system (Low, Medium, and High), ensuring that everyone from micro-stakes grinders to high-stakes pros has a seat at the table. Buy-ins start as low as $5.50 and reach up to $15,000 for the elite High Roller events.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Schedule
The action kicks off on Sunday, March 1, with a stacked opening day featuring the SCOOP Kickoff and the first $1,000,000 guaranteed Sunday Million PKO of the series.
Other "must-play" dates include:
- March 8: The $22 Mystery Sunday Special ($300K Gtd) and a $109 Sunday Million.
- March 15: A $530 Sunday Million ($1M Gtd) and the $55 Mini Sunday Million ($500K Gtd).
- March 22 (The Grand Finale): The Main Events take center stage. The $109 Low Main Event boasts a $1.5 million guarantee, while the $1,050 Medium Main Event features a massive $2 million prize pool.
Earn Your Greatness: Leaderboards and Extra Value
It wouldn’t be SCOOP without the battle for the Player of the Series. In 2026, PokerStars is offering $100,000 in added cash prizes across four leaderboards (Low, Medium, High, and Overall).
The overall champion will walk away with an additional $20,000 and the prestige of being a SCOOP legend.
For those looking to get in for less, the Power Path and daily satellites are already running, with tickets available for as little as $0.50.
Whether you are chasing your first title or looking to add to a growing trophy cabinet, the stage is set for an unforgettable March.
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