WSOP Main Event Day 1a Tournament Structure
Day 1a of the 2021 WSOP Main Event starts at 11:00 a.m. and each player receives 60,000 in chips. The levels throughout the tournament are 120 minutes long, with five levels scheduled for Day 1a.
After every level, players will have a 20-minute break. There will be a 75-minute dinner break after Level 3. Day 1a is expected to conclude at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Late registration for this event is open for seven levels (two levels into November 9 and 10).
| LEVEL | ESTIMATED START | DURATION | SMALL BLIND | BIG BLIND | BIG BLIND ANTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:00 a.m. | 120 minutes | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 1:00 p.m. | 20-minute break | ||||
| 2 | 1:20 p.m. | 120 minutes | 200 | 300 | 300 |
| 3:20 p.m. | 20-minute break | ||||
| 3 | 3:40 p.m. | 120 minutes | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 5:40 p.m. | 75-minute break | ||||
| 4 | 6:55 p.m. | 120 minutes | 300 | 500 | 500 |
| 8:55 p.m. | 20-minute break | ||||
| 5 | 9:15 p.m. | 120 minutes | 300 | 600 | 600 |
Players to survive today return to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to play another five levels on Day 2abd.
