SCOOP 2026: Series springs forward with new March dates
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When you really think about it, March turns out to be a better month for online poker than May.
For starters, the weather in March is generally worse, making staying inside a pleasure. Fewer major sporting events are going on, thus fewer distractions. Plus, it doesn’t clash with any other major poker festivals.
March 1st is also the official start of Spring. Enough said.
The iconic Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) is back in 2026, only this time it will take place during March, bringing the world-class festival forward from prior years.
So get these dates in your diary:
MARCH 1-25, 2026
SCOOP remains one of the most anticipated moments in the global poker calendar. Players can expect the same premium multi-tiered schedule, high-stakes drama, and standout events that have defined SCOOP for over 15 years, all landing earlier to give players a fresh start to 2026.
The date change is part of PokerStars’ ongoing approach to optimising player experience. To put it simply, there was an opportunity to bring SCOOP 2026 forward and give players an improved SCOOP experience, so PokerStars took it.
More details, including the full 2026 schedule with tournaments and prize pools, will be released soon.
SCOOP 2026 FAQs
Why is SCOOP taking place earlier this year?
We regularly review our global events calendar to make sure our major series land at the best possible time for players. We saw an opportunity to bring SCOOP forward and start the year with a stronger, clearer run of events.
Has anything major changed with SCOOP because of the new dates?
No, players can expect the same high-quality festival they look forward to every year. The new dates simply allow us to optimise timing. The structure, variety, and prestige of SCOOP remain the same.
Will the earlier dates affect prize pools or guarantees?
Full details of guarantees and the final schedule will be announced in the new year. As always, SCOOP will deliver a top-tier, highly competitive series with significant opportunities across all buy-ins.
Is this the new permanent timing for SCOOP going forward?
We’ll continue to review timing each year as part of our wider events planning. For 2026, we’re excited to deliver SCOOP to players earlier than ever.
Will this impact other PokerStars series?
PokerStars’ broader 2026 events calendar remains strong. Adjusting SCOOP’s timing helps us create a more streamlined sequence of events across the year.
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2025?
SCOOP 2025 was a sensational series, and we expect 2026 to be just as exciting, if not more so.
We saw seismic shifts on SCOOP’s all-time title list, with Simon “C. Darwin2” Mattsson cementing himself as the Spring Championship’s GOAT. The Swede won five titles this year, taking his total tally up to 14 (and with multiple runner-up finishes, it could have been a lot more).
Simon Mattsson is SCOOP’s greatest player
Two players won four titles this year, including Renan “Internett93o” Bruschi. Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot added two trophies to his collection, taking him to three for his career. PokerStars Ambassador Sebastian “peace&loove” Huber binked a maiden SCOOP title too.
Brazil outdid itself once again, smashing its previous series record of 89 titles (2023) to finish with 101 titles overall.
Check out the final stats, countries leader board, multiple champions list, full results table, and Player of the Series result from SCOOP 2025 at the link below.
SCOOP 2025: The year of Simon ‘C. Darwin2’ Mattsson
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