NBC Releases Heads-Up Broadcast Details
NBC has released more information on its upcoming series of broadcasts of the fourth annual NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which was contested at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas early last month. The latest release includes both the specific air times for the six consecutive weeks of heads-up action, plus a listing of the "featured" match-ups for the first two episodes, which cover the opening round of 64.
This year's championship was won by Chris Ferguson, who won a best-of-three final against Andy Bloch. The series will also likely feature on the deep run made by former LA Dodgers great Orel Hershiser, who advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Bloch.
The updated broadcast schedule for the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship:
Sunday, April 13th (Noon – 2pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #1
Round of 64 – Clubs Bracket
● Chris Ferguson vs John Juanda
● Mike Matusow vs Joe Hachem
● Patrik Antonius vs Gabe Kaplan
● Tom Dwan vs Phil Hellmuth
Round of 64 – Spades Bracket
● Chris Moneymaker vs Jerry Yang
● Phil Ivey vs Alisha Kunze
● David Williams vs Johnny Chan
● Don Cheadle vs Gus Hansen
Sunday, April 20th (Noon – 1pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #2
Round of 64 – Hearts Bracket
● Paul Wasicka vs Freddy Deeb
● Ted Forrest vs Orel Hershiser
● Shannon Elizabeth vs Andy Bloch
Round of 64 – Diamonds Bracket
● Jennifer Tilly vs Clonie Gowen
● Jason Alexander vs Huck Seed
● Sam Farha vs Doyle Brunson
● Daniel Negreanu vs Michael Mizrachi
Sunday, April 27th (Noon – 2pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #3
Sunday, May 4th (Noon – 2pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #4
Sunday, May 11th (Noon – 2pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #5
Sunday, May 18th (Noon – 3pm ET)
NBC Sports Special: National Heads-Up Poker Championship #6
