Series dates
Sept. 24–Oct. 12
Published guarantees
$2M+ across the series
Venue
The Lodge · Round Rock
Main Event
$1,100 · $1M GTD
The headline event
$1M guaranteed WPT Prime Lodge Championship
The $1,100 Main Event has four starting flights from October 8–10. Players begin with 40,000 chips; standard Day 1 levels are 40 minutes, while the final turbo flight uses 20-minute levels. Registration and unlimited re-entry remain open until the start of Level 10.
The Lodge says each flight ends when 12% of its field remains, and everyone advancing to Day 2 is in the money. A verified WPT.com account is required for WPT events, so handle that before arriving.
| Date | Time | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 8 | 12:15 PM | Flight A |
| Friday, October 9 | 12:15 PM | Flight B |
| Saturday, October 10 | 11:15 AM | Flight C |
| Saturday, October 10 | 6:15 PM | Flight D (Turbo) |
| Sunday, October 11 | 12:15 PM | Day 2 |
| Monday, October 12 | 2:15 PM | Day 3 |
Series highlights
What else is on the schedule
The official calendar mixes championship events, Omaha and mixed-game options, bounties, and a long satellite schedule. The Half Milly currently lists 12 starting flights from September 25 through October 3, followed by Day 2 on October 4. These are the biggest planning points; use The Lodge's live page for the complete flight-by-flight calendar.
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24 | WPT Welcome | $300 | $15K |
| Sept. 25–Oct. 4 | Half Milly | $400 | $500K |
| Sept. 27 | Texas Ladies Championship | $300 | $20K |
| Sept. 28 | WPT Warm Up | $300 | $30K |
| Sept. 28 | Big-O Championship | $200 | $20K |
| Sept. 29 | Texas Seniors Championship | $300 | $25K |
| Sept. 29 | Pot Limit Omaha | $400 | $30K |
| Oct. 4–6 | $100K event flights | $300 | $100K |
| Oct. 7 | PLO Hundred Grand | $1,100 | $100K |
| Oct. 8–12 | WPT Prime Lodge Championship | $1,100 | $1M |
| Oct. 11 | Mystery Bounty Chaos | $300 | $50K |
| Oct. 11–12 | WPT Prime Lodge High Roller | $2,000 | $100K |
| Oct. 12 | WPT Last Chance | $300 | $30K |
Qualify for less
Satellites run throughout the series
The schedule includes recurring $150 milestone, super, and turbo satellites awarding three to ten WPT Prime seats, plus lower-cost Texas Freeroll satellites with published seat guarantees.
One of the largest qualifiers is the September 29 special satellite: the detailed rules say it guarantees one $10,400 WPT World Championship seat and ten $1,100 WPT Prime seats. The October 6 True Freeroll is listed with 15 Prime seats, and the October 10 Texas Freeroll lists 20 seats.
Satellite formats, fees, rebuys, and add-ons differ. Read the official structure for the specific date instead of treating the price in the calendar as the complete cost.
Player checklist
Before you make the drive
- 1Confirm the event time and current structure on The Lodge's official series page.
- 2Bring valid photo ID; players must be 18+ and hold an active club membership.
- 3Create and verify your WPT.com account before entering a WPT event.
- 4If you are flying in, The Lodge recommends Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Questions players ask
WPT Prime Lodge FAQ
When is WPT Prime Lodge 2026?
The series runs September 24 through October 12, 2026, at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas.
How much is the WPT Prime Lodge Main Event?
The Main Event buy-in is $1,100 with a $1,000,000 guarantee. Day 1 flights run October 8–10, followed by Day 2 on October 11 and Day 3 on October 12.
Are satellites available?
Yes. The official schedule lists $150 milestone, super, and turbo satellites plus lower-cost Texas Freeroll satellites throughout the series. Seat guarantees vary by date.
What do I need to play?
The Lodge says players must be 18 or older and have an active club membership. Its Main Event rules also require a verified WPT.com account.