PokerStars Kicks Off 2026 with $18 Million New Year Series

PokerStars is launching its New Year Series for 2026 with a massive $18 million in guaranteed prize pools. The series runs from January 1 to 20, 2026, featuring 317 tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $5,200.

The series offers a variety of formats such as NLHE, PLO, Omaha H/L, 5 Card Omaha, Stud, Draw games, and Mixed formats including 8-Game and HORSE. The series features 192 Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments, 17 Mystery Bounty events, and 108 non-bounty formats.

The series includes three Main Events on January 18 with a combined $2 million guarantee. The Sunday Million returns on January 4 with a $1 million guarantee and a $109 buy-in. The series will include a Lucky Dip promotion, distributing $300,000 worth of series tickets. The series offers multiple qualification routes, including direct satellites and Power Path.