2026 PGT Mixed Games Schedule: February 3-11

The fifth installment of PGT Mixed Games will be the second series of the 2026 PGT season. The PGT Mixed Games will run from February 3-11, 2026, and will be held inside the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The seven-event schedule includes six different game variants with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to the $25,300 finale. The games played include H.O.R.S.E., T.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, Big Bet Mix, Dealer's Choice, and 10-Game. Due to its recent popularity, T.O.R.S.E. makes its PGT Mixed Games debut in Event #3, while Big Bet Mix returns to the schedule due to strong player requests. 

Each event will allow players a maximum of two reentries, and players in the registration line before the scheduled start time will receive a discount on rake on their first entry.

The PGT shot clock will be active during PGT Mixed Games, with players having 20 seconds to act on their hand preflop, and 30 seconds postflop. Time extensions are worth 30 seconds each, regardless of which street they are used, and players begin with eight for entry before the first break and then six thereafter. Additional time extensions are distributed to players in the money if the field reaches 50 entrants. The final seven players will also receive six additional time extensions.

Events #1 and #2 will be a $5,100 buy-in, and levels in these events will be 30 minutes in duration, with registration closing at the start of Level 9, approximately 5 p.m. PT. Events #3 to #6 will see levels increased to 40 minutes in duration, with registration closing at the start of Level 9, approximately 6 p.m. PT. The Event #7 finale will see levels increased to 45 minutes in duration while registration is open until approximately 7 p.m. PT, and then increase to 60 minutes. Day 1 concludes after 12 levels and resumes at 12 p.m. the following day.

PGT Mixed Games is part of the 2026 PGT season, with players earning PGT points based on the amount they cash for in each event. The PGT points awarded during PGT Mixed Games will also decide who is crowned the PGT Mixed Games champion and awarded the PGT Gold Cup. PGT points accumulated throughout the PGT season will decide players' final position on the PGT leaderboard. The season-ending top 40 eligible players and select Dream Seat winners will qualify for the 2026 PGT Championship.

Information on the PGT points system, PGT Passports, prizes, championship bonuses, and payouts can be found here at pgt.com/points.

2026 PGT Mixed Games Schedule

For full PGT schedule information, check out pgt.com/schedule. For the PGT leaderboard, check out pgt.com/leaderboard.

Satellite into PGT Mixed Games

On Monday, February 2, there will be a $750 8-Game satellite into either Event #1: $5,100 H.O.R.S.E. or Event #2: $5,100 8-Game. This satellite will be held in the ARIA Poker Room and begin at 1 p.m. PT. Players who register on time will receive a $50 discount on entry. Players start with 125,000 chips, and levels last 30 minutes.

In 2025, ten seats were awarded to either Event #1 or #2, with winners including Steve Zolotow, Adrienne Carter, Donny Rubinstein, Matt Vengrin, Gabe Ramos, and Jeff Madsen.

Who Will Be Crowned the 2026 PGT Mixed Games Champion?

Previous PGT Mixed Games champions include Dan Zack (2023), Chino Rheem (2023), Max Hoffman (2024), and Rheem (2025) once more.

Rheem will top the list of candidates likely to be in contention to finish on top of the 2026 PGT Mixed Games leaderboard. He will be joined by local players such as Brian Rast, David 'ODB' Baker, John Monnette, Eli Elezra, and Nick Schulman, along with an international contingent including Johannes Becker, Philip Sternheimer, Yuri Dzivielevski, and Benny Glaser, who will look to win and make the PGT Gold Cup their own.

Several players will be making their PGT Mixed Games debut in 2026, including Justin Liberto, Gus Hansen, and Esther Taylor. They will also be hoping to make a splash in their first PGT series in the PokerGO Studio by making a run at being the 2026 PGT Mixed Games champion.

How to Watch the 2026 PGT Mixed Games?

Every 2026 PGT Mixed Games event is a two-day event, with Day 1 playing down to the final table except the $25k 10-Game Championship. Day 2 will see the final five players return to the PokerGO Studio to conclude the event and crown a champion. The $25k 10-Game Championship will play a set number of levels and return to play down to the winner on Day 2.

Four of the seven PGT Mixed Games final tables will be livestreamed on OTT service PokerGO. Event #1: $5,100 H.O.R.S.E., Event #4: $10,200 8-Game, and Event #5: $15,200 Big Bet Mix will all be livestreamed at 1 p.m. on Day 2, while the Event #7: $25,300 10-Game Championship final table will be livestreamed at approximately 6 p.m. PT on February 11 once it has reached the final table.

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