WPT / United States
Bay 101’s Shooting Star schedule runs October 16–November 1 in San Jose. The USD 5,300 Championship takes place October 23–27; the USD 600 Opener provides an earlier entry option. Side events continue after the championship ends.
Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.
Source discrepancy: WPT’s schedule shows 60-minute levels through Day 3 and 90-minute levels on Day 4, while its rules page says 90-minute levels begin with 36 players remaining. The schedule-based summary is retained; confirm the transition with the tournament team.
Published festival schedule: October 16–November 1. The Shooting Star Championship remains October 23–27.
01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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.
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.
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
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
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 2026Start 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 2026Use the official venue directory to check available dining. Confirm service hours for your tournament days, especially if play finishes late.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026US 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.
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.
— Flagged differing official descriptions of the transition to 90-minute championship levels.
— Expanded the overview to the published surrounding festival dates and added selected entry information.
— Confirmed the published championship start at 10:00 venue local time from WPT’s event page.
— Overview added with official dates, selected buy-ins and travel links.