Where to Watch the 2026 WSOP

The 2026 World Series of Poker is underway, and for fans watching from home, this is one of the most accessible editions the series has ever offered. Daily free coverage is now live across four platforms — YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and X — covering all 99 non-Main Event bracelet tournaments for the full 51 days of the series, at no cost.

The shift represents a significant change from recent years. Under GGPoker’s ownership — the company acquired the WSOP from Caesars Entertainment in 2024 — the era of coverage split between PokerGO and CBS Sports Network is over. In its place is an open, multi-platform model designed to put the action in front of as many fans as possible.

The one exception is the Main Event. Daily pre-final table livestreams run on the ESPN App, which requires a subscription ($29.99 per month). The final table — scheduled for Aug. 3–5 — airs free on ESPN and ESPN 2, and edited packages of Main Event action will also broadcast on both networks throughout July and August.

Below is a full breakdown of where to watch WSOP coverage in 2026, including platforms, schedules, and everything you need to follow all 100 bracelets from anywhere in the world.

2026 WSOP Coverage Quick Overview

• Free daily streams on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and X (starting May 29)
• Free daily streams in French on the Winamax YouTube channel (starting May 29)
• Main Event pre-final table coverage on the ESPN App ($29.99/month, starting July 2)
• Main Event final table coverage on ESPN and ESPN 2 (August 3, 4, and 5)

How Can I Watch the WSOP?

The 2026 World Series of Poker is live now and free to watch on multiple platforms. Daily streams are available on the WSOP YouTube channel , as well as on Twitch, Facebook, and X — no subscription required.

For the Main Event specifically, daily pre-final table coverage runs on the ESPN App, which costs $29.99 per month. If you would rather not pay, the Main Event final table (Aug. 3–5) will air free on ESPN and ESPN 2, and edited highlight packages will also broadcast on both networks throughout July and August.

French-speaking fans can follow daily coverage for free on the Winamax YouTube channel, which carries French-language commentary throughout the series.

YouTube Streams & ESPN Deal

The 2026 WSOP coverage is already live, and it is the most accessible setup the series has had in years. Free daily streams are available on the official WSOP YouTube channel, as well as on Twitch, Facebook, and X. Coverage started May 29 and runs daily for the full 51 days of the series, with multiple concurrent streams covering action at featured and final tables.

The World Series has also renewed its partnership with ESPN for Main Event coverage. Daily pre-final table streams begin July 2 on the ESPN App, which requires a subscription ($29.99 per month). The Main Event plays down to a final table on July 13, at which point coverage pauses — for the first time since 2016 — before returning for three days of final table action on August 3, 4, and 5, which will air free on ESPN and ESPN 2. Edited highlight packages of the Main Event will also broadcast on both networks throughout July and August.

Winamax has also partnered with the WSOP to provide free daily streams with French commentary, also starting May 29, on the operator’s official YouTube channel.

With free coverage across four platforms and the Main Event back on ESPN, this is one of the most fan-friendly packages the series has put together. The only content sitting behind a paywall is the Main Event pre-final table — everything else is free.

YouTube WSOP Vlogs

YouTube is a great place to access free WSOP content all year round, with video from big poker names such as Rampage Poker, Kevin Martin, Brad Owen, and Wolfgang Poker available throughout the summer.

Two of the most popular daily WSOP vlogs come from very different corners of the poker world — both worth adding to your watchlist.

GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu is one of the most decorated players in WSOP history and a fixture on the vlog circuit. He uploads daily vlogs to YouTube and X throughout the series, packed with table talk, hand breakdowns, and an insider’s perspective on what it is like to play a full WSOP schedule.

Martin Kabrhel, the Czech pro known for his aggressive style and multiple WSOP bracelets, brings a very different energy to his vlog content. Unfiltered and unpredictable, his videos on YouTube are as entertaining off the felt as he is on it — and a genuine alternative for fans who want something rawer than the typical poker vlog format.

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WSOP Coverage FAQ

Where can I watch WSOP highlights for free?

Daily free coverage of the 2026 WSOP is available on four platforms: the official WSOP YouTube channel, Twitch, Facebook, and X. The Main Event final table (Aug. 3–5) will also air free on ESPN and ESPN 2, and edited highlight packages of the Main Event will broadcast on both networks throughout July and August.

Will the 2026 WSOP coverage be free?

Almost all of it, yes. Daily coverage of all 99 non-Main Event bracelet tournaments is free across YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and X. The one exception is Main Event pre-final table coverage, which streams on the ESPN App ($29.99 per month). The Main Event final table itself airs free on ESPN and ESPN 2.

Can I watch WSOP coverage on YouTube?

Yes. The official WSOP YouTube channel carries free daily streams throughout the series. Poker pros including Daniel Negreanu and Martin Kabrhel also upload daily vlogs covering the action from a player’s perspective. French-speaking fans can follow daily coverage on the Winamax YouTube channel, which provides French-language commentary throughout the series.

Can I watch the WSOP from home?

Yes. Free coverage is available via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and X, accessible from anywhere in the world. US fans with cable access can also catch the Main Event final table live on ESPN and ESPN 2, along with edited Main Event packages broadcasting on both networks throughout July and August.

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

Pre-final table coverage streams daily on the ESPN App rather than on TV, and requires a subscription ($29.99 per month). The Main Event final table (Aug. 3–5) airs live and free on ESPN and ESPN 2. ESPN will also broadcast four edited packages of Main Event action between July 13 and the start of the final table, plus a condensed two-hour edit of the final table after it concludes.