WPF Ladies Weekend USA Comes to Rivers Casino Philadelphia October 16–18, 2026

Women in poker will take center stage at Rivers Casino Philadelphia October 16–18, 2026, as WPF Ladies Weekend USA brings three days of poker, conversation, and community to the city. The Philadelphia stop is part of the World Poker Federation’s international Ladies Weekend celebration, bringing players together around a shared passion for the game. WPF Ladies Weekend USA

With a Friday cash-game meetup, Saturday’s Main Event, and a Sunday Kings & Queens tournament, the weekend delivers on its message: “Play • Connect • Empower.” For poker players in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and beyond, it’s an opportunity to enjoy the tables while supporting a growing community of women in poker.

Friday, October 16: Kick Off With a Poker Meetup

The weekend begins with the WPF Ladies Weekend Meetup Game from 7–10 p.m. Friday.

This cash-game gathering offers an opportunity to meet other attendees and enjoy some poker before Saturday’s Main Event. For anyone traveling into Philadelphia, Friday’s meetup is a great way to start the weekend and make connections before tournament play begins.

Saturday, October 17: Coffee & Chat and the Main Event

Saturday begins at 10 a.m. with WPF Ladies Weekend Coffee & Chat, giving attendees time to socialize before the competition gets underway.

At noon, players will take their seats for the $320 WPF Ladies Weekend Main Event, a No-Limit Hold’em tournament featuring:

• 30,000 starting chips
• 30-minute blind levels
• A $320 buy-in

Between the morning gathering and the afternoon tournament, Saturday offers a full day centered on poker and community.

Sunday, October 18: Kings & Queens Take the Tables

Sunday brings an invitation to “Invite the Guys!” for the Kings & Queens tournament at 1:15 p.m.

This $150 No-Limit Hold’em tournament features:

• 25,000 starting chips
• 20-minute blind levels
• A trophy for the last man, the “King,” and last woman, the “Queen,” standing

The Sunday event gives players another chance to compete while bringing more of the poker community into the weekend’s celebration.

Special Hotel Rates for Event Attendees

Planning to stay in Philadelphia for the weekend? Special hotel rates shared for the event include:

Hotel	Advertised rate	Booking information
Rivers Suites	$189	Use code Poker1026
Holiday Inn near Penn’s Landing	$199	Ask about the event rate when booking

Room availability is limited, so attendees should make arrangements early. Confirm eligible dates, taxes, fees, and reservation terms with the hotel when booking.

A Weekend to Play, Connect, and Empower

WPF Ladies Weekend USA offers opportunities to connect with other players throughout all three days. From Friday’s cash-game meetup and Saturday’s Coffee & Chat to the Main Event and Sunday’s Kings & Queens tournament, the schedule gives attendees several ways to get involved.

We appreciate Tina Stafford joining us on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast to discuss the event and help spread the word about women in poker.

For more information and event updates, visit WPFLadiesWeekendUSA.org, follow @Tinalasvegas on Instagram, and listen to our full podcast conversation below.

Tina Stafford Joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast

We recently welcomed Tina Stafford to the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, where she discussed this upcoming event at Rivers Casino Philadelphia and her role in spreading the word about women in poker.

Growing the game starts with helping people find opportunities to participate. Events like this give women a chance to meet fellow players, build friendships, and become more involved in the poker community. Our conversation with Tina highlighted the upcoming Philadelphia weekend and her efforts to bring more attention to women in the game.

Listen to the full Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast episode below to hear our conversation with Tina and learn more about the event.

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Follow Tina on Instagram at @Tinalasvegas for more from her poker journey.

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