2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table New Stage Revealed

2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas at Horseshoe and Paris Hotel unveils a brand new Main Event final table stage. The stage features advanced LED displays and 16 additional live-streaming tables, kicking off on July 2 with full ESPN coverage, and the final table taking place from August 3 to 5.

New Final Table Stage Unveiled

On May 29, 2026, WSOP officially revealed the brand new Main Event final table stage. WSOP CEO Ty Stewart, along with Joe Platt, Joe Stapleton, Norman Chad, Spunky Hwang, David Williams, Justin Garrone, and legendary poker TV producer Mori Eskandani, attended the unveiling ceremony. As the massive curtain dropped, the new final table arena was revealed to the audience, with shimmering LED displays illuminating the entire room, hailed by on-site guests as the new WSOP "mothership."

Stage Design and Features

The new stage spans approximately 25,000 square feet, equipped with large LED screens and lighting fixtures designed to create an immersive viewing experience. In addition to the Main Event final table, the venue also features 16 additional live-streaming tables, which can be used to showcase other major events throughout the summer, providing greater flexibility for television broadcasts. The live audience area has added more seats for players' friends and family, along with a more spacious rail area to create a more energetic atmosphere.

Broadcast and Schedule

The WSOP Main Event begins on July 2, 2026, with ESPN providing live coverage starting from Day 1A. The final table is set on July 13, then paused, and finally determines the champion from August 3 to 5. The commentary team includes Ali Nejad and 2025 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Nick Schulman, along with full-time talent such as Jeff Platt, David Williams, Lon McEachern, Norman Chad, Maria Ho, and Joe Stapleton.

Other Event Live Streams

All other WSOP gold bracelet events will be live-streamed for free on the official WSOP YouTube channel. The first gold bracelet won on the new final table stage was claimed by Las Vegas player Daniyal Gheba, who defeated Chenxiang Miao in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, earning $502,985 and his first bracelet.