2026 WSOP Reveals Free Live Stream, New Events, & Big Changes | PokerNews Podcast #939
In the 939th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back for a special episode to discuss the release of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) schedule!
Running from May 26 through July 15, the 2026 WSOP consists of 100 gold bracelet events and, for the first time ever, will be immediately followed by a WSOP Circuit stop. Find out what's new on the schedule, what is missing, and what changes are in store, including a new main stage set that'll be constructed in the Paris Ballroom. Jeff Platt even joined the show for a bit to talk about that and how to improve the live player experience.
Oh, and it seems there may be some big changes in store for the final table of the WSOP Main Event. If you're planning to play the 2026 WSOP, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:38 | 2026 WSOP schedule is out! |
| 02:20 | Announcement of the announcement |
| 04:30 | Free daily live stream |
| 08:50 | Mini Mystery Millions kicks things off |
| 10:43 | Jeff Platt talks about storytelling |
| 14:08 | New events on the schedule |
| 18:22 | No more Hall of Fame Poker Bounty |
| 22:04 | All things WSOP Main Event |
| 27:35 | New main stage over in Paris Ballroom |
| 29:10 | Player experience & live viewership with Jeff Platt |
| 32:22 | How are you going to plan your summer? |
| 33:15 | WSOP Play of the Year |
| 34:00 | Qualify online – Daniel Negreanu |
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