2026 WSOP Event 46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship Day 1a Begins

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continues in Las Vegas, with Event #46 – the $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em Championship kicking off Day 1a on a day in June.

This event is a staple seniors tournament held annually by the WSOP, with participants required to be at least 50 years old. The buy-in is $1,000 and it follows No-Limit Hold’em rules. As one of the most well-attended tournaments on the WSOP schedule, the Seniors Championship typically draws thousands of entrants, with a total prize pool reaching millions of dollars. Day 1a is the first starting flight, where players begin with their starting stacks and compete through multiple levels, ultimately qualifying for Day 2.

Specific Day 1a attendance numbers and chip leaders have not yet been announced. As per tradition, this event will feature multiple starting flights, with Day 1b and Day 1c taking place over the following days, culminating in a champion who will be awarded a gold bracelet. The Seniors Championship has long been one of the WSOP's most popular events, with its low buy-in and age-restricted format making it a yearly highlight for many older poker players.