WSOP Ladies Championship 2026: Date, Buy-In, Rules and How to Enter
The 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship in Las Vegas is locked in at a $1,000 buy-in, with Event #68 set for June 25 at 12:00 PM. A WSOP Europe version was also held in Prague earlier this year. This guide focuses on the Las Vegas event and breaks down the key details, including the date, entry rules, and how to qualify.
What Is the WSOP Ladies Championship Event?
The WSOP Ladies Championship is a women-focused No-Limit Texas Hold’em event held each year during the World Series of Poker. It has run since 1977 and is one of the longest-standing events on the schedule. The winner receives a gold bracelet with a custom gemstone design that is only used for this event.
In 2026, the Las Vegas Ladies Championship is part of the 57th Annual WSOP, which runs May 26 through July 15 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The event is confirmed as Event #68 on June 25 at 12:00 PM.
Who Can Enter the WSOP Ladies Event? Eligibility Rules Explained
The Las Vegas event follows Nevada law, so it’s important to understand how entry works before you sign up. Nevada does not allow tournaments to fully block men from entering. Because of that, the WSOP uses a pricing rule instead. Women pay $1,000 to enter. Men can enter, but they must pay $10,000.
This setup keeps the event focused on women without fully closing the field. For the most current rules, check wsop.com before registering.
What Does the Winner Receive? The Custom Ladies Bracelet
The Ladies Championship stands out for two reasons: a unique bracelet and a six-figure first prize.
It is the only bracelet like it at the WSOP. The 2025 results also show what players can expect in terms of prize money:
- Custom bracelet: Gold with additional gemstones. This design is unique to the Ladies Championship
- First-place prize benchmark: $184,094 (Shiina Okamoto, 2025)
- Total prize pool benchmark: $1,203,840 from 1,368 entries (2025)
Prize pools scale with entries, so a larger field in 2026 would push those numbers higher.
Recent Champions: Who Has Won the WSOP Ladies Event?
Recent results show how hard it is to win this event more than once. Shiina Okamoto finished runner-up in 2023, then won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025. She earned $184,094 for her 2025 win.
Only four players have won this event more than once: Barbara Enright, Susie Isaacs, Nani Dollison, and Shiina Okamoto. Three of them won in back-to-back years, which shows how rare repeat wins are in this field.
Here are the results from the last three years:
How to Qualify for the WSOP Ladies Championship Event
There are three ways to enter:
- Check the schedule first. The Ladies Championship is Event #68 and takes place on June 25 at 12:00 PM.
- Qualify online via satellite. GGPoker runs WSOP Express satellites, and U.S. players can also qualify through wsoponline.com
- Register directly. You can buy in at the cage for $1,000 if you prefer to skip the satellite route.
What Women Should Know Before Entering the WSOP Ladies Championship
The 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship in Las Vegas now has a clear date, buy-in, and entry path. At $1,000, it remains one of the more accessible bracelet events on the schedule. The 2025 event drew 1,368 entries, and a similar field size is expected this year, which means a full tournament and strong competition.
If you plan to play, the key is preparation. Know how you want to enter, understand the structure, and be ready for a full field. The opportunity is there, but results still come down to preparation and how you play once the cards are in the air.
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