WSOP Paradise 2026 Media Credentials
Media credential applications for WSOP Paradise 2026 at Baha Mar in the Bahamas are open until 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, October 23.
WSOP Paradise 2026 Media Credentials Now Open
Media credential applications are now open for the 2026 World Series of Poker Paradise, which will be hosted at Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, from December 2 through December 17. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, October 23.
WSOP Paradise is positioned as the poker world's premier winter live festival. The 2026 edition carries an unprecedented $120 million in guaranteed prize money across its schedule.
Event Highlights
The series features 20 WSOP gold bracelet events, along with a wide variety of satellites and side events. The centerpiece is the Super Main Event, which carries a $50 million guarantee.
Credential Application Details
Media interested in covering or photographing the 2026 WSOP Paradise must apply for credentials online. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, October 23.
Full details about the series, including the complete 20-bracelet-event schedule and booking information for discounted WSOP participant hotel rates, are available through WSOP's official channels. A limited number of early-bird packages offering significant added value are also available.
Vlogger Program Continues
WSOP's Vlogger Program continues to operate for the 2026 WSOP Paradise. Both up-and-coming and established vloggers are encouraged to submit an application and potentially claim a benefit package.
About the World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event and poker brand in the world, having awarded more than $4 billion in prize money over the past six decades. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker's longest-running tournament, dating back to 1970.
In 2026, the flagship event in Las Vegas attracted a record-setting 251,899 entrants and awarded more than $469 million in prize money. The WSOP portfolio of events includes approximately 50 WSOP Circuit Events annually across five continents, WSOP Europe (since 2007), WSOP Paradise (since 2023) and the record-breaking WSOP Online festival. International satellites to WSOP live events are hosted exclusively at GGPoker.
What This Means for the Poker Calendar
WSOP Paradise has quickly become a fixture of the winter poker schedule since its debut in 2023. The combination of a tropical resort setting, bracelet events and a nine-figure overall guarantee gives players and media a distinct alternative to the traditional Las Vegas summer series.
For media, the credential window is the key logistical deadline. Photographers and reporters planning to attend should note that applications close well ahead of the December start date, giving WSOP time to process requests before the festival begins.
Players considering the series should also watch for satellite opportunities, which offer lower-cost routes into bracelet events and the Super Main Event. Discounted hotel rates for participants and early-bird packages are additional incentives designed to support attendance across the full two-week run.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Series dates: December 2 through December 17
- Location: Baha Mar Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
- Bracelet events: 20
- Super Main Event guarantee: $50 million
- Total guaranteed prize money: $120 million
- Media credential deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST, Friday, October 23
Media contacts and further information are available through WSOP's official press channels.
FAQ
- Applications close at 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, October 23.