Summary:
- TigerGaming’s COPS 2026 will run between February 22 and March 8.
- The series will feature massive prize pools and a $300,000 guaranteed Main Event.
- The two weeks of tournaments will run buy-ins from $22 and $10,000 leaderboards, among others.
This year, the iconic Championship Online Poker Series (COPS) promises nonstop action with multiple big Sundays, new formats, leaderboard prizes, and a schedule built to deliver excitement all the way to the final table.
However, all eyes will be on the $300,000 Guaranteed Main Event.
$300,000 Guaranteed Main Event
The event will build momentum over three consecutive Sundays, each offering bigger guarantees, popular returning tournaments, and unique formats.
The series will begin with Opening Sunday on February 22, featuring the $150,000 guaranteed Main Event with a $109 buy-in.
That same day will also include a $50,000 guaranteed PKO tournament with a $530 buy-in, the $50,000 Sunday Showdown for $109, and the $25,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event for just $22. Players can also try something different with a special Pineapple format event, adding variety to the opening day schedule.
Action will continue on March 1 with the Second Sunday, headlined by a $200,000 guaranteed PKO event with a $162 buy-in. The popular $50,000 Sunday Showdown will return with its $109 buy-in, alongside another $25,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event for $22.
There is also a $25,000 guaranteed Mini Main PKO event at the same buy-in level, giving lower-stakes players more chances to compete for meaningful prize pools.
The series will reach its peak on Closing Sunday, March 8, with the $300,000 guaranteed Main Event with a $215 buy-in That final day will also include the $50,000 Sunday Showdown for $109 and the $25,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event for $22.
Special Bomb Pot Tourney
In addition, players can take part in a special Bomb Pot format tournament, which adds an extra layer of unpredictability and excitement to the closing schedule.
What makes COPS 2026 stand out is the scale and consistency of its guarantees, led by the $300,000 championship event. Throughout the two-week series, players can compete in tournaments with a wide range of buy-ins, starting at just $22, making the festival accessible to both casual players and serious competitors.
Specialty formats like Pineapple and Bomb Pot bring variety to the schedule, while the newly introduced MBJ format adds another fresh element to the experience.
On top of that, the $10,000 COPS leaderboard will provide additional rewards for players who perform well consistently across multiple events, giving everyone extra incentive to stay in action from start to finish.
Whether you’re chasing leaderboard points, enjoying the variety of formats, or aiming straight for the $300,000 Main Event, COPS 2026 delivers a full two weeks of poker excitement.
