WSOP Europe 2026 Final Table Announced | Top 9 Compete for €2 Million Champion Prize and Gold Bracelet

The WSOP Europe Main Event final table is set, with nine players vying for the €2 million championship.

WSOP Europe Main Event 2026 Final Table: 9 Players Compete for a Record-Breaking €2 Million Championship

The 2026 WSOP Europe Main Event has officially entered its final stage. After multiple rounds of intense elimination, this mega-event with a total of 2,617 participants has now narrowed down to just nine players advancing to the final table. This year's event not only broke attendance records but also created a total prize pool of €13,085,000, with the champion receiving a whopping €2,000,000, making it the highest-paying Main Event in WSOP Europe history.

Record-breaking tournament size: European poker reaches new heights

The WSOP Europe Main Event was held in Prague, Czech Republic, attracting professional players and online qualifiers from around the world. With its ever-expanding scale, WSOP Europe has gradually become one of the top poker events after the WSOP in Las Vegas.

From over 2,600 participants to just nine, this tournament tested not only skill but also endurance and mental fortitude. Notably, renowned champions such as Annette Obrestad, Shaun Deeb, and Josh Arieh were eliminated before reaching the final table, making this year's Final Table even more symbolic of a "transition between generations."

Final Table Lineups Analysis: Dark Horses and Masters Coexist

The lineup of nine players who made it to the final table is very exciting, including both experienced professionals and dark horses who broke through through online satellite tournaments.

The current chip leader is Hengtao Zhu from Finland, who leads the pack with 36,300,000 chips (approximately 91 big blinds), making him the biggest favorite to win the tournament. This player qualified through the online qualifiers and has been a resounding success, making him arguably the biggest surprise of the event.

Following closely behind is French player Thomas Eychenne (25,825,000 chips), who has maintained consistent form since winning the 2025 EPT Barcelona and is one of the most experienced competitors at this table.

American high-stakes pro Chris Hunichen is also worth watching. With over ten million dollars in winnings, he entered the final table with 19,300,000 chips, demonstrating his exceptional endgame ability.

In addition, British athlete Brandon Sheils, Lithuanian double gold bracelet winner Marius Kudzmanas, and Japanese athlete Akihiro Konishi are all capable of challenging for the championship, making this year's Final Table competition exceptionally fierce.

Short-stack comeback possibility: Uncertainties still exist at the final table

Despite significant chip deficits, poker tournaments are never short of miraculous comebacks. Joona Nyholm currently has the shortest stack at only 8 big blinds, but under pressure, short-stacked players often have the potential to make a dramatic comeback.

Spanish player Antonio Guimaraens, also a short-stacked player, demonstrated exceptional resilience by doubling up multiple times on Day 5. The final day's outcome could very well be completely rewritten by a few key hands.

Prize money distribution and championship glory

The nine players who made it to the Final Table are already guaranteed at least €140,000 in prize money, while the ultimate champion will win €2,000,000 and the WSOP gold bracelet, the highest honor.

The specific bonus structure is as follows:

• Champion: €2,000,000
• Runner-up: €1,200,000
• Third Place: €800,000
• 4th place: €575,000
• 5th place: €425,000
• 6th place: €320,000
• 7th place: €245,000
• 8th place: €185,000
• 9th place: €140,000

Such a high prize pool will motivate every player to give their all in the fight for one of the most important honors of their career.