Final Table of the WSOP 2026 Main Event: Schedule and Prizes
Discover the details of the final table, the game dynamics, and how to watch this highly anticipated global poker event live.
Key Takeaways
- The WSOP 2026 Main Event has a $10 million prize for the winner.
- Lucas Jumalon leads with 194 million in chips.
- ESPN, TNT Sports, and Eurosport will broadcast the final table live.
The WSOP 2026 Main Event final table is set with nine players and a prize pool of $10 million for the winner. Since its start on July 2, the tournament began with 9,208 players, narrowing down to nine for this final stage. The champion will be known by the end of Wednesday.
Participants and Their Chip Stacks
Here are the players who reached the final table and their starting stacks:
- Lucas Jumalon: 194M (129bbs)
- Rami Hammoud: 79M (53bbs)
- Jamie Shaevel: 56M (37bbs)
- Greg Mueller: 48.5M (32bbs)
- Michael Gagliano: 46.5M (31bbs)
- Mario Boos: 44M (29bbs)
- Lauri Saaskilahti: 37.5M (25bbs)
- Han Feng: 25M (17bbs)
- Evagoras Evagorou: 22.5M (15bbs)
Can Jumalon Maintain His Lead?
Despite Lucas Jumalon's significant lead, there are three more days of intense play ahead, and anything can happen. Bryn Kenney, David Baker, and Phil Hellmuth believe that the dynamics of the seating draw will play a crucial role in the development of the game.
ICM Strategies: Key at the Final Table
Each stack values at least as fifth place, with a payout of $2,250,000. The payouts are as follows:
- $10,000,000
- $6,000,000
- $3,750,000
- $2,750,000
- $2,250,000
- $1,750,000
- $1,500,000
- $1,250,000
- $1,000,000
This means that no one will risk early eliminations, except for Jumalon, who will play more aggressively.
How to Watch the 2026 Main Event Final
In Person at the Horseshoe
Fans in Las Vegas can attend the Horseshoe, which can accommodate 300 seated and 300 standing. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis after player guests. A Caesars Rewards card must be shown to enter.
On Television and Online
In the United States, ESPN will broadcast live:
- August 3: 9pm ET on ESPN2
- August 4: 8pm ET on ESPN
- August 5: 10:30pm ET on ESPN
In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports provides coverage on:
- August 4: 2am BST on TNT Sports 2
- August 5: 1am BST on TNT Sports 2
- August 6: 3:30am BST on TNT Sports
In Europe and Asia, Eurosport will broadcast:
- August 4: 3am CEST on Eurosport HD
- August 5: 2am CEST on Eurosport HD
- August 6: 4:30am CEST on Eurosport HD
Updates and Coverage
PokerOrg will provide live updates from the venue, with detailed analysis of the most important hands and action each day.
Join the Main Event Party
If you can't watch the live broadcast, join the virtual party hosted by PokerOrg advisor, Faraz Jaka. You'll also find instant updates on the main page of PokerOrg.
Good luck to all players; we expect an unforgettable event!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the final table of the WSOP 2026?
The final table of the WSOP 2026 Main Event will take place over three days, starting on August 3, 2026.
How much is the prize for the winner of the Main Event?
The winner of the WSOP 2026 Main Event will receive $10 million as the main prize.
How can I watch the final table from outside the U.S.?
In the UK, TNT Sports will cover the event, while Eurosport will broadcast it in Europe and Asia. Additionally, online updates can be followed on PokerOrg.
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Sofía Carrasco covers live and online poker — tournament series from the WSOP and EPT to the daily room grind, promotions, and the industry moves behind them. The reports keep every score, pot, and player name exactly as the record shows, and follow the story past the final hand: who qualified, what the structure rewarded, and how the field is shifting. For player moves, software, and regulation across the poker economy, Sofía Carrasco is the first read.
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