More than $1,500,000 in guarantees across 23 thrilling events
NATIONAL HARBOR. Md (June 5, 2026) – The Potomac Summer Poker Open is set to make a splash this summer when it returns to MGM National Harbor, August 5-17. In collaboration with BetMGM Poker, the bi-annual poker series features 23 trophy events encompassing a thoughtful mix of multi-day tournaments, mixed games and bounty events. Featured events include a $500,000 guaranteed Opener and a $750,000 Main Event.
MGM National Harbor Potomac Summer Poker Open Schedule
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Date |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Event |
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Aug 5 |
Wed |
|
12PM |
Pride of the Lions Freeroll |
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Aug 5 |
Wed |
1A |
2PM |
NLH Opener Flight A (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 5 |
Wed |
|
8PM |
Event 1 Milestone Satellite |
|
Aug 6 |
Thurs |
1B |
10AM |
NLH Opener Flight B (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 6 |
Thurs |
2 |
1PM |
Torse (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 6 |
Thurs |
1C |
4PM |
NLH Opener Flight C (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 6 |
Thurs |
|
8PM |
Event 1 Milestone Satellite |
|
Aug 7 |
Fri |
1D |
10AM |
NLH Opener Flight D (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 7 |
Fri |
1E |
4PM |
NLH Opener Flight E (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 7 |
Fri |
|
8PM |
Event 1 Milestone Satellite |
|
Aug 8 |
Sat |
1F |
9AM |
NLH Opener Flight F (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 8 |
Sat |
1G |
2PM |
NLH Opener Flight G (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 8 |
Sat |
3 |
6PM |
Tag Team $300 Per Team (1-Day Event)| |
|
Aug 9 |
Sun |
4 |
9AM |
Super Seniors (60+) (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 9 |
Sun |
|
11AM |
Event 1 NLH Opener Day 2 |
|
Aug 9 |
Sun |
5 |
1PM |
NLH (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 9 |
Sun |
6 |
6PM |
NLH Turbo (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 10 |
Mon |
7 |
10AM |
Seniors NLH 50+ (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 10 |
Mon |
8 |
12PM |
Mixed PLO (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 10 |
Mon |
9 |
3PM |
NLH (Single Re-Entry) (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 10 |
Mon |
|
7PM |
Main Event Super Satellite w/ $140 Rebuys |
|
Aug 11 |
Tues |
10A |
10AM |
Monumental Stacks Flight A (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 11 |
Tues |
11 |
2PM |
8 Game Mix (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 11 |
Tues |
12 |
6PM |
Double Stack NLH (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 11 |
Tues |
|
7PM |
Main Event Super Satellite w/ $140 Rebuys |
|
Aug 12 |
Wed |
10B |
10AM |
Monumental Stacks Flight B (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 12 |
Wed |
13 |
3PM |
NLH Double Greenchip Bounty (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 12 |
Wed |
|
7PM |
Event 14 Milestone Satellite |
|
Aug 13 |
Thurs |
|
11AM |
Event 10 Monumental Stacks Day 2 |
|
Aug 13 |
Thurs |
14 |
1PM |
NLH (2-Day Event) |
|
Aug 13 |
Thurs |
|
5PM |
Main Event Super Satellite w/ $140 Rebuys |
|
Aug 13 |
Thurs |
15 |
7PM |
Double Board PLO Bomb Pot |
|
Aug 14 |
Fri |
16A |
11AM |
NLH Main Event Flight A (3-Day Event) |
|
Aug 14 |
Fri |
17 |
2PM |
PLO 8 (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 14 |
Fri |
|
2PM |
Event 14 NLH Day 2 |
|
Aug 14 |
Fri |
|
6PM |
Main Event Super Satellite w/ $140 Rebuys |
|
Aug 15 |
Sat |
18 |
9AM |
NLH Freezeout (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 15 |
Sat |
16B |
11AM |
NLH Main Event Flight B (3-Day Event) |
|
Aug 15 |
Sat |
19 |
2PM |
Womens NLH (1-Day Event) |
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Aug 15 |
Sat |
20 |
5PM |
Big-O (1-Day Event) |
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Aug 16 |
Sun |
21 |
10AM |
40/40 (2-Day Event) |
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Aug 16 |
Sun |
|
12PM |
NLH Main Event Day 2 |
|
Aug 16 |
Sun |
22 |
5PM |
5 Card PLO Bounty (1-Day Event) |
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Aug 17 |
Mon |
23 |
11AM |
Cakes Classic Bounty NLH (1-Day Event) |
|
Aug 17 |
Mon |
|
1PM |
NLH Main Event Day 3 |
|
Aug 17 |
Mon |
|
2PM |
Event 21 40/40 Day 2 |
To view the event schedule or for more information visit https://mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com/en/casino/potomac-poker-open.html
MGM National Harbor no longer withholds any auto-gratuity from the buy-in for staff. In lieu of withholding, each event will offer an optional Add-On, included in the total Buy-In listed on the schedule. Starting stacks represented, include the optional add-on. Please see individual structure sheets for a complete breakdown. Must be 21+. Please play responsibly, for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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About MGM National Harbor
Located in an unrivaled setting, MGM National Harbor offers stunning panoramic views of the Eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4 billion LEED® Gold Certified resort sits a short distance from Washington, D.C. to the north and historic sites, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate across the river in Virginia. The 24-story, 308-room resort features premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a dynamic two-level casino with over 160,000 square feet of space that includes slots, table games, and poker; a world-class spa and salon; an entertainment theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000; high-end branded retail; 50,000 square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from renowned local, national, and international chefs. MGM National Harbor is owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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