World Series of Poker in short

When

25 May to 14 July 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)

Where

Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States

Free time

Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.

Best base

Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

Getting there

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip.

Weather

In May and June and July, Las Vegas averages highs of about 41°C and lows of 16°C, with roughly 15 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 19 min of daylight.

Top things to do

Grand Canyon West with Skywalk; Grand Canyon helicopter flight; Hoover Dam tour

Know before you go

• Runs about seven weeks; the Main Event is in early July.

Weather during World Series of Poker

In May and June and July, Las Vegas averages highs of about 41°C and lows of 16°C, with roughly 15 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 19 min of daylight.

What to pack

• Plan outdoor time before 11 am and after 5 pm: afternoons are very hot.
• Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
• Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

Center Strip; walk or Monorail.

Public transport directions to Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The LINQ Hotel
• Mid-range: Park MGM
• Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas

Links search the nights from 24 May to 15 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 25 May to 14 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
• Adventuredome at Circus Circus.
• Springs Preserve.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars and clubs on the Strip.
• Fremont East bars.

Ten tours worth booking for World Series of Poker

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lotus of Siam Northern Thai, off-Strip
• Bacchanal Buffet Caesars Palace buffet
• Raku Japanese robata in Chinatown
• In-N-Out Burger Next to the LINQ
• Eataly At Park MGM
• Esther's Kitchen Italian in the Arts District

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Neon Museum.
• Mob Museum.
• AREA15 and Meow Wolf.

Getting around on event days

• The Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip; the Deuce bus runs 24 hours.
• Walking the Strip takes longer than it looks: resorts are huge.

Day trips from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam: 45 minutes
• Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
• Grand Canyon West: 2.5 hours

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How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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