Championship
USD 5,300- Fee breakdown
- USD 500 included in total
- Guarantee
- Not confirmed
- Dates
- 23 Oct – 27 Oct 2026
- Re-entry
- One optional re-entry on each Day 1
- Late registration
- Entry is also permitted before the Day 2 restart.
WPT / United States
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship 2026
WPT comes to Bay 101 Casino in San Jose. Compare the published main-event entry and dates, then use the official organizer links to choose your starting day and confirm the rules.
⌖ San Jose, United StatesUpcoming
Dates shown are for the published championship. Other festival events may fall outside this window.
01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The tournament, in context.
Venue & location
Bay 101 Casino
San Jose, United States. Check the official venue page for the exact arrival address.
Open venue mapTimes published by the organizer use America/Los Angeles.
Registration essentials
Use the official WPT page for current entry requirements and the venue’s registration process. WPT account requirements are separate from an ALL IN account.
This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.
Planning your budget
Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.
Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.
02 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY
Key buy-ins & event highlights
A selection of headline and accessible events to help compare the trip. Follow the official link below for every tournament, flight and live registration detail.
Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.
03 / BEYOND THE TABLE
Plan your time in San Jose.
Getting there
San José Mineta International (SJC)
An airport option to compare for your trip to San Jose. Use the operator’s passenger information for ground transport and current arrival guidance; transfer times depend on the route and traffic.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Where to stay
Bay 101 Casino visitor information
Start with the official venue’s accommodation or visitor information. Compare the full room cost, cancellation terms and the journey to the tournament room before reserving. No live rates are quoted.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Food between sessions
Food at the venue
Use the official venue directory to check available dining. Confirm service hours for your tournament days, especially if play finishes late.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Winnings & tax
US withholding on gambling winnings can depend on tax residency and treaty eligibility. Ask the payer about the documents needed before the payout. A withholding amount is not necessarily your final tax liability; state and home-country reporting may also need review.
- IRS Publication 515 — nonresident withholdingChecked 6 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Interested? Go straight
to the source.
Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.
Official event & registrationFull official scheduleVenue & visitor informationExternal websites may offer their own apps or require an account. Our account is separate.
Sources & verification
- WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship 2026 — official event pageChecked 6 Sept 2026
What changed
— Overview added with official dates, selected buy-ins and travel links.