Main Event WSOP to Be Broadcast Worldwide Thanks to New TV Deal

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has just gained a massive global boost, definitively breaking free from the confines of solely American production. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and WSOP have entered a strategic three-year partnership, ensuring that coverage of the Main Event and final table reaches fans in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Where to Watch the Poker Extravaganza?

While WSOP returns to ESPN screens in the United States, a new international deal with WBD opens doors to mainstream audiences across the globe. The content will be distributed through established sports platforms already watched by millions:

Europe and Asia: Eurosport will be the main home for WSOP, covering much of the European territory and Asia.
United Kingdom and Ireland: Viewers can enjoy the action on TNT Sports.
Latin America: Broadcasts will be handled by the channel Space.
For subscribers in Europe, WSOP will also be available through the streaming service HBO Max.

Live Streams and Exclusive Highlights

The broadcast format will be tailored to specific regions, with the entire production overseen by Omaha Productions—the same company preparing programs for the American ESPN.

In Europe and Asia, fans can look forward to a live broadcast of the final table, scheduled from August 3 to 5. Additionally, Eurosport and TNT Sports will air six 45-minute highlights covering the entire Main Event (July 2 – 13).

In Latin America, they've opted for a dynamic approach, with Space channel providing daily 15-minute highlights during the most critical stages of the tournament.

“World” Returns to the World Series of Poker

WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart couldn't hide his enthusiasm when announcing the deal. “We are immensely proud of this partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, which allows us to present the competition with the largest cash prizes globally to a wide audience,” Stewart stated, emphasizing that this collaboration definitively puts the “World” back in the World Series of Poker.

For the poker industry, this is a crucial step towards legitimizing the game as a global sporting event. When poker appears on respected sports channels alongside tennis and cycling, it gains a new status and attracts a whole new generation of players and fans. The new broadcasting cycle kicks off on July 2, 2026, when this year's Main Event officially begins in Las Vegas.

Sources: WSOP, WBD Sports