Where to Watch the 2026 WSOP

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the world’s largest and most prestigious poker tournament series. It brings together the best players from around the globe to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the coveted gold bracelets.

The 2025 WSOP was as exciting as ever, with a packed schedule of events and a wide range of coverage options for fans unable to join in person. You can still watch the highlights of the series whilst waiting for the WSOP 2026.

For the 2026 World Series, we’ll have an extensive and completely free coverage for the entire duration of the festival, and we bring you all the details on where to watch the 2026 WSOP and how you can enjoy all the action from anywhere in the world.

2026 WSOP Coverage Quick Overview

• Free daily streams on the WSOP YouTube channel (starting on May 29)
• Free daily streams in French on the Winamax YouTube channel (starting on May 29)
• ESPN’s daily Main Event streams running on the ESPN app (starting July 2)
• The Main Event final table coverage on ESPN2 (August 3, 4, and 5)

How do I Watch the WSOP?

The 2025 World Series of Poker is now over. However you can relive the series by headed to YouTube or PokerGO. Viewers can access free live streams over on PokerStars YouTube and Twitch channels as part of a new partnership for 2025. Players can also access PokerGO videos via the PokerGO app which requires a subscription, or their YouTube channel that will feature daily highlights and coverage of past live streams.

The 2026 World Series of Poker will kick off on May 26, and while the details regarding coverage are still being finalized, it looks like the WSOP will be pulling all the stops this time around. We expect enhanced YouTube coverage from the get-go, and the latest deal between the World Series and ESPN will also bring the 2026 Main Event coverage to TV screens.

YouTube Streams & New ESPN Deal

There are some big changes on the horizon when it comes to the 2026 WSOP coverage. From everything we’ve seen on social media, organizers are getting ready to put on a proper show this year, providing free coverage of the series from the very start.

There will be daily YouTube streams and highlights on the official WSOP channel. The daily coverage will start on May 29 and will continue throughout the series, with several streams showing action at featured and final tables.

Additionally, the World Series of Poker has renewed its partnership with ESPN. According to the published details, this partnership will entail full coverage of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, starting on July 2 (the first starting flight). This partnership is the reason why the Main Event final table will be postponed for three weeks, taking place on August 3, 4, and 5.

The ESPN coverage begins on July 2, with daily streams available on the ESPN app. As for the TV part of the coverage, fans will be able to enjoy all three days of the final table action on ESPN2.

Finally, Winamax has also partnered up with the World Series of Poker to bring daily live streams with commentary in French. These will also start on May 29 and will be available for free on the operator’s official YouTube channel.

So, all in all, it looks like we’ll have a high-quality, comprehensive, and, most importantly, completely free coverage of the series for this year, and poker fans based in the US will get the best seats in the house.

YouTube WSOP Vlogs

YouTube is a great place to access free WSOP content all year round. It is full of videos from big poker names such as Rampage Poker, Kevin Martin, Brad Owen and Wolfgang Poker

One of the most popular WSOP daily vlogs on YouTube is undoubtedly the one by GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu.

Negreanu regularly makes deep runs in WSOP events and uploads daily vlogs to YouTube and X. His vlogs are packed full of insights and analysis, providing a fly-on-the-wall look at the WSOP from the perspective of someone playing multiple events.

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WSOP Coverage FAQ

Where can I watch WSOP highlights for free?

The 2026 WSOP coverage will be available for free on the operator’s official YouTube channel and the Main Event will be covered by ESPN as well thanks to a fresh deal between the WSOP and the media powerhouse. ESPN’s daily coverage will be streamed on the ESPN app, while the final table action will be shown on ESPN2.

Will the 2026 WSOP coverage be free?

Yes, the coverage for the 2026 World Series of Poker will be completely free.

Can I watch WSOP coverage on YouTube?

Yes! You can watch the coverage on the official WSOP channel and famous poker pros such as Daniel Negreanu usually upload daily vlogs of all the WSOP action. For French-speaking fans, there will also be daily coverage in French on Winamax’s official YouTube channel.

Can I watch the WSOP action from home?

Yes! You can watch WSOP coverage if you have access to the internet, regardless of where you live.

Will ESPN’s Main Event streams be shown on TV?

No, daily Main Event streams will be available through the ESPN app. Only the final table coverage will run on TV and will be available on ESPN2.