ABEMA's New 'POKER Channel' to Live Stream WSOP 2026 for 24 Hours Free, Opening Eve Special Program Lineup Announced
Japanese streaming platform ABEMA announces the launch of a new 'POKER Channel' and will live stream the world's largest poker tournament, WSOP 2026, for free 24 hours. A special program will air on the eve of the opening, featuring artists Takashi Yoshimura, Kanata Hongo, and Yoko Sawa of the World.
Japan's major streaming platform ABEMA recently announced the launch of a brand-new "POKER Channel," which will offer free 24-hour live streaming of the world's largest poker event—the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2026. The channel will broadcast all WSOP 2026 events around the clock, delivering an unprecedented poker extravaganza to Japanese viewers.
On the day before WSOP 2026 begins, ABEMA will also air a special program featuring popular entertainers and poker enthusiasts such as Takashi Yoshimura, Kanta Hongo, and Sekai no Yokosawa to build excitement for the event. This marks ABEMA's further expansion into poker content and reflects the growing interest in poker in Japan.
As the most prestigious poker tournament in the world, the WSOP attracts top players from across the globe each year to compete for gold bracelets. ABEMA's live broadcast will allow Japanese audiences to enjoy world-class matchups for free, which is a positive step for promoting the development of poker in Japan.
Further details on programming and the live streaming schedule will be announced by ABEMA at a later date.