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If you're a poker fan, there's no bigger tournament than this. The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event begins this week.
The Main Event is the most prestigious tournament in the entire World Series of Poker schedule. The field will be the biggest of the summer, attracting a variety of competitors, from amatuers to professionals and even high rollers.
The WSOP has taken place in Las Vegas every year since its inception in 1970, making Sin City the indisputable home of the annual tournament. And with another large turnout expected this year, the prize pot could exceed $90 million, granting a $10-12 million payout to the winner.
Be sure to tune in for this high-stakes event.
Here's everything you need to know about the World Series of Poker Main Event, including TV channel and streaming options for the national tournament.
Where to watch World Series of Poker Main Event: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2 (Final Table)
- Live stream: ESPN app
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event will be available for streaming on the ESPN app from July 2-13.
The three-night live Final Table will be broadcast from Aug. 3-5 on ESPN and ESPN2. There will also be taped episodes released periodically throughout the process.
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World Series of Poker TV, streaming schedule 2026
Here's a look at the broadcast schedule for the 2026 tournament.
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Watch |
| July 2-8 | Main Event | 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. | ESPN app |
| July 9-13 | Main Event | 3-7 p.m. / 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. | ESPN app |
| July 21 | WSOP Episode* | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| July 28 | WSOP Episode* | 8 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| Aug. 3 | Main Event Final Table | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| Aug. 4 | Main Event Final Table | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Aug. 5 | Main Event Final Table | 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Aug. 10 | WSOP Episode* | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
* Edited encore presentations

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