# WSOP Malta tournament series 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wsop-malta-tournament-series-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-05T23:31:18.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in Malta progressed, with the Battle of Malta attracting 58 players. By early August, organizers detailed the full schedule: GGPoker launched online qualifiers for the inaugural WSOP Circuit Malta, offering free‑roll and €5‑entry satellites that feed into weekly €150 Super Satellites and ultimately a €1,500 Main Event slated for 30 September–4 October at Casino Malta in St. Julian’s. The venue’s general manager highlighted its role as a European poker hub. Concurrently, WPT Global promoted its Battle of Malta tournament, running $1.10 satellites from 27 July to 4 October that award $1,600 packages—including a €600 entry to the €1.5 million‑guaranteed Main Event and hotel accommodations. The Battle of Malta festival itself is set for 27 October–4 November at the same casino.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Casino Malta to host WSOP Circuit and WPT Battle of Malta events

GGPoker and WPT Global are running online qualifiers for the WSOP Circuit and Battle of Malta poker festivals at Casino Malta, offering Main Event entries, hotel stays and prize packages for events slated for

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casino-malta-to-host-wsop-circuit-and-wpt-battle-of-malta-events

### 2026-07-12: WSOP 2026 Main Event advances as Italy's Battle of Malta draws 58 players

WSOP Main Event narrows to 62 players with Tyler Gaston leading; shot‑clock debut and $85.6 M pool. Battle of Malta sees 58 Italians on day 3, €2 M+ prize pool.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wsop-2026-main-event-advances-as-italys-battle-of-malta-draws-58-players

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Cite as: WSOP Malta tournament series 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wsop-malta-tournament-series-2026