The World Series of Poker Circuit is breaking new ground. The WSOPC will host its first-ever Mexico City stop from August 31 through September 11, 2026, at the Hotel Barcelo Mexico Santa Fe. This marks the circuit's inaugural venture into Latin America's largest city and represents a significant expansion of WSOP's international footprint.
The 12-event series will feature a $1,700 Main Event kicking off September 4. The Mexico City stop joins an already robust WSOPC schedule that has established stops across North America and internationally. By moving south of the border, the circuit taps into a growing poker market in Mexico while giving regional players access to WSOPC-level competition without traveling to the United States.
Mexico City's poker community has shown consistent growth over the past five years. The city hosts multiple poker rooms and a steady stream of cash game action. Bringing the WSOPC to CDMX legitimizes the local scene and attracts recreational and professional players from across Mexico and Central America.
The Hotel Barcelo Mexico Santa Fe serves as the venue, a luxury property in the western part of the city. The hotel's casino and poker facilities can accommodate the circuit's standard tournament structure. This partnership reflects the Barcelo's commitment to hosting major poker events and positions the property as a destination for serious tournament players.
The timing matters as well. By scheduling the Mexico City stop for late August and early September, the WSOPC avoids conflicts with other major circuit stops and international tournament schedules. Players can plan accordingly and potentially qualify for the stop through WSOPC rings and cashes.
This expansion demonstrates the WSOP's confidence in Latin American poker markets. The circuit has tested multiple international locations over the past decade, but Mexico City represents one of the largest metropolitan areas the WSOPC has targeted for a full 12