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how can i watch wsop main event

You can watch the 2026 WSOP Main Event by streaming the early days on the ESPN+ app and then watching the final table on ESPN/ESPN2 in the U.S., with international options via HBO Max, TNT Sports, and PokerGO depending on your country.

In the United States

Early days (pre–final table)

  • What: Days 1–8 of the Main Event (July 2–13, 2026).
  • Where: ESPN+ (via the ESPN app or web).
  • Coverage:
    • July 2–8: livestream 8 p.m.–2 a.m. ET.
    • July 9–13: livestream 3–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–3 a.m. ET.
  • Cost: Requires an ESPN+ subscription (paid); not available outside the U.S..

You can also get edited “condensed” episodes on ESPN2 if you don’t have ESPN+:

  • July 21, 22, 26 and July 28–29: 8–10 p.m. ET slots with reruns.

Final table

  • What: The last 9 players.
  • Dates: August 3–5, 2026.
  • Channels:
    • Aug 3: ESPN2 (9 p.m.–midnight ET).
    • Aug 4: ESPN (9 p.m.–midnight ET).
    • Aug 5: ESPN (10:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. ET).
  • Streaming: Also available via the ESPN app for ESPN+ subscribers.

Rewatches and highlights

  • Edited final-table episodes on ESPN2 : Aug 9–10 (10 p.m. ET) with reruns Aug 11, 13, 15, 19.

International options

Outside the U.S., the ESPN+ app is not available, but you can still watch via local partners:

  • Europe & Asia: HBO Max (live final table + 45-minute highlight episodes).
  • UK & Ireland: TNT Sports , HBO Max, and Discovery+.
  • Canada: TSN (and TSN2) for live final table coverage; TSN GO for streaming.
  • Most other countries: PokerGO global stream (varies by region; includes many European countries, Japan, etc.).

For exact local times and channels, check your regional Warner Bros./ESPN/Discovery partner schedules or the official WSOP site around the event.

Free or low-cost ways to follow

If you don’t want to pay for streaming:

  • Use TV broadcasts on ESPN2/ESPN (U.S.) or your local sports network (international) for edited coverage.
  • Follow free live reporting on sites like PokerNews, which provide daily text updates, hand summaries, and standings during all Main Event days.
  • Download the WSOP official app for event info, schedules, and live updates (free companion app, not a broadcast).

Quick checklist to watch today and this week

  1. Decide how you want to watch:
    • U.S. with subscription: get ESPN+ → watch on ESPN app.
    • U.S. without subscription: plan for ESPN2/ESPN TV or recorded streams.
    • International: check HBO Max , TNT Sports , TSN , or PokerGO for your country.
  2. Mark the dates:
    • Early days: July 2–13 (ESPN+).
    • Final table: Aug 3–5 (ESPN/ESPN2).
  3. Set reminders for the broadcast windows listed above, especially if you want to see specific days or the final table.

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