The WPT Prime Lodge Championship 2026 begins on Thursday, October 8, at The Lodge Card Club in the Austin, Texas, area. The No-Limit Hold’em tournament has a $1,100 buy-in and a guaranteed $1 million prize pool. It runs through Monday, October 12, as the centerpiece of a festival that began on September 24 and is already underway.
WPT Prime Lodge Championship Dates and Schedule
The WPT Prime Lodge Championship 2026 runs from October 8 to 12, with events scheduled each day. Players can choose which starting flight to enter by checking the official WPT schedule and The Lodge listings.
| Day | Date | Time |
| Day 1A | Thursday, October 8 | 12:15 pm |
| Day 1B | Friday, October 9 | 11:15 pm |
| Day 1C | Saturday, October 10 | 11:15 pm |
| Day 1D (turbo) | Saturday, October 10 | 6:15 pm |
| Day 2 | Sunday, October 11 | 12:15 pm |
| Day 3 (final day) | Monday, October 12 | 2:15 pm |
Players who miss the earlier flights still have a chance to enter. Day 1D, on October 10, is the final starting flight and uses a turbo structure. Start times are local to the venue, so check the listings before traveling.
Alongside the Main Event, the $2,000 WPT Prime Lodge High Roller, with $100,000 guaranteed, runs on October 11 and 12. The $300 WPT Last Chance event is also scheduled for the final day.
$1,100 Buy-In and $1 Million Guaranteed
The WPT Prime Lodge $1 million guarantee is one of the event’s main highlights. Last year’s turnout comfortably surpassed that figure: the tournament attracted 1,648 entries and generated a prize pool of $1,598,560. Harvey Castro won the title and the top prize of $225,020.
Here are a few more details to know before playing:
- Re-entries: Players can re-enter without limit on Day 1.
- Club membership: Players must purchase a social membership at The Lodge before registering. Check the club’s current requirements before you go.
- Satellites: Daily $150 super satellites run before the event.
- Livestream: The tournament is scheduled to be streamed live.
Check the official WPT schedule for the latest details, as changes may be made without notice. If flights and re-entries are new to you, our guide to how poker tournaments work explains the format.
