PSOP 2026 Must-Play Tournaments: 15 Picks for Every Bankroll

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PSOP 2026 features 92 tournaments across a wide variety of formats and buy-ins, running from October 23 to November 15.
Special promotions reward players with up to 250,000 PHNM and two WSOP Paradise package prizes through Leaderboard and Rally competitions.
Unique poker variants and star players, including Viktor Blom and Dan Cates, make this series a standout event.

PSOP 2026 brings 92 tournaments, buy-ins from 25 to 5,000 CHIP, and plenty of unusual poker variants. Check out our top picks and find your next challenge.

The Phenom Series of Poker (PSOP) kicks off in October and runs until November 15, with a total of 92 tournaments, presenting the most elite poker challenge you can find online.

Buy-ins range from 25 to 5,000 CHIP (1 CHIP = $1), with Hold'em, Omaha, draw poker, stud, and mixed games all on the menu.

Here are 15 PSOP 2026 tournaments worth adding to your schedule.

Best PSOP Tournaments for Small Bankrolls

These picks keep buy-ins at 50 CHIP or less, with guarantees up to 2,000 CHIP.

Date	Tournament	Buy-in	Guarantee
Oct 23	NLH PKO	25 CHIP	1,500 CHIP
Oct 24	Big O Turbo	25 CHIP	1,500 CHIP
Oct 26	A-5 Triple Draw	25 CHIP	1,500 CHIP
Nov 3	9-Game Mix	25 CHIP	1,000 CHIP
Nov 12	PLO Mix PKO	50 CHIP	2,000 CHIP

PSOP is not the cheapest series to grind, but satellites and freerolls offer alternative routes into the action. Qualifiers are already live and you can find them at Phenom’s PSOP tournament lobby.

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Mid-Stakes PSOP Picks

The 200 to 500 CHIP range includes championship events, bigger guarantees, and specialist formats.

Date	Tournament	Buy-in	Guarantee
Oct 23	8-Game Mix	200 CHIP	7,500 CHIP
Oct 24	Big Bet Mix Championship	200 CHIP	5,000 CHIP
Oct 24	2-7 Triple Draw Championship	500 CHIP	20,000 CHIP
Oct 28	6-Card PLO 8/b Championship	500 CHIP	15,000 CHIP
Oct 30	PLO Fusion Championship	500 CHIP	15,000 CHIP

High Rollers: Masters and Championships

PSOP’s high rollers are the ultimate test of poker skills. Some of the best all-around online poker players will be taking part, thanks in part to Phenom’s star-studded ambassador roster, which includes, to name a few, legends like Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, Huck Seed, Phil Laak, and Dan “Jungleman” Cates.

Date	Tournament	Buy-in	Guarantee
Oct 25	H.E.R.O.S. Masters	1,000 CHIP	20,000 CHIP
Nov 1	Big O Masters	1,000 CHIP	25,000 CHIP
Nov 4	Triple Draw Mix Masters	1,000 CHIP	20,000 CHIP
Nov 14	T.O.R.S.E. Masters	1,000 CHIP	25,000 CHIP
Nov 15	9-Game Mix Masters High Roller	5,000 CHIP	50,000 CHIP

The 9-Game Mix Masters High Roller closes the series with its biggest listed guarantee. Nine games, a 5,000 CHIP buy-in, and no hiding behind a single-variant specialty.

The Weirdest PSOP Poker Variants

If you're looking for the weirdest variants from the absolute fringes of poker, PSOP 2026 has plenty more to offer. These picks only scratch the surface:

Variant	Scheduled event	What makes it different?
Badeucy 2-7	Oct 28	Combines Badugi and 2-7 lowball in a split-pot draw game
Dramaha High	Oct 29	Blends draw poker and Omaha-style hand building
Archie 6	Nov 3	An obscure split-pot draw variant
Sviten Special	Nov 9	Combines Omaha and five-card draw
Dramadugi	Nov 10	Mixes draw poker and Badugi
S.O.R.B.E.T.	Nov 11	A six-game mix of stud, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Badugi, and draw variants

PSOP Leaderboard and WSOP Paradise Packages

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Leaderboard: The top 150 players share 150,000 PHNM. The winner also gets a $16,000 WSOP Paradise package.
PSOP Rally: Rewards tournament volume, with up to 100,000 PHNM available. The winner receives a $6,500 WSOP Paradise package.
Double the opportunity: Players can compete in both the Leaderboard and Rally.

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Check the official PSOP 2026 schedule for start times, satellites, and event details. The mixed-game mayhem begins October 23.

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