The 2026 WSOP Main Event can be watched in the U.S. on ESPN’s streaming app for the live early and middle rounds, with the live final table shown on ESPN2 and ESPN across Aug. 3–5. ESPN will also air edited highlight episodes later in July and after the final table.

Watching options

  • Live coverage of the Main Event runs on the ESPN app from July 2–13.
  • The final table is scheduled for three live nights on Aug. 3–5, split across ESPN2 and ESPN.
  • Condensed TV episodes air on ESPN2 later in July, plus replay dates in late July and mid-August.

Schedule at a glance

Date What to watch Where
July 2–8 Main Event live coverage ESPN app
July 9–13 Main Event live coverage ESPN app
Aug. 3 Final table live ESPN2
Aug. 4 Final table live ESPN
Aug. 5 Final table live ESPN
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Outside the U.S.

Coverage is also expected through Warner Bros.-related platforms in some regions, including HBO Max in parts of Europe and Asia, and TNT Sports, HBO Max, and Discovery+ in the U.K. and Ireland. Local availability can vary by country.

Best way to follow

  • For live play, use the ESPN app.
  • For a shorter version, catch the ESPN2 edited episodes.
  • For ongoing updates, poker news outlets are running daily reporting throughout the event.

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