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2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table: What You Need to Know
After a record-breaking field of 9,208 entrants, the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached its final nine. Play begins Monday, August 3 in Las Vegas, with a $10 million first-place prize on the line. Every player at the table has already locked up at least $1 million — but only one will walk away as world champion.
How to Watch: Broadcast Schedule
ESPN and ESPN2 carry the live broadcast for cable and streaming subscribers. Cord-cutters can watch on fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. The three-day schedule is as follows:
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Aug. 3 | Main Event Final Table | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo |
| Tue., Aug. 4 | Main Event Final Table | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
| Wed., Aug. 5 | Main Event Final Table | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
The August Nine: Player Lineup and Chip Counts
Five countries are represented at the final table. Lucas Jumalon leads the field by a wide margin, holding more than twice the chips of his nearest rival, Rami Hammoud. Seasoned bracelet winners Greg Mueller and Michael Gagliano bring additional firepower, while international talent from France, Finland, and Cyprus rounds out a diverse field. Blinds open at 1,000,000/1,500,000 with a 1,500,000 big-blind ante.
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Jumalon | United States | 194,000,000 | 129 |
| 2 | Rami Hammoud | Canada | 79,000,000 | 53 |
| 3 | Jamie Shaevel | United States | 56,000,000 | 37 |
| 4 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 48,500,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Michael Gagliano | United States | 46,500,000 | 31 |
| 6 | Mario Boos | France | 44,000,000 | 29 |
| 7 | Lauri Sääskilahti | Finland | 37,500,000 | 25 |
| 8 | Han Feng | United States | 25,000,000 | 17 |
| 9 | Evagoras Evagorou | Cyprus | 22,500,000 | 15 |
- •194,000,000 chips
- •129 big blinds
- •USA
- •Dominant early position
- •22,500,000 chips
- •15 big blinds
- •Cyprus
- •Push-or-fold territory
Prize Structure: Every Finalist Is a Millionaire
Each of the nine finalists is already guaranteed at least $1,000,000. The first-place prize of $10,000,000 represents one-third of the total $30.25 million prize pool — an enormous incentive to play for the win rather than just a payday.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | $3,750,000 |
| 4 | $2,750,000 |
| 5 | $2,250,000 |
| 6 | $1,750,000 |
| 7 | $1,500,000 |
| 8 | $1,250,000 |
| 9 | $1,000,000 |
- •$10M of $30.25M
- •goes to champion
What to Expect: Strategy at Million-Dollar Blinds
With blinds starting at 1,000,000/1,500,000 and a 1,500,000 big-blind ante, stack depth shapes every decision. Jumalon's 129-BB stack gives him the luxury to wait for spots and apply maximum pressure on short stacks. Evagorou (15 BB) and Feng (17 BB) must play push-or-fold, going all-in without hesitation when their range calls for it. The middle stacks — clustered between 25 and 53 BB — face the toughest decisions, balancing survival against chip accumulation. Expect the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame inductee announcement and WSOP Paradise updates as added programming throughout the broadcast.
- •Control pot sizes with re-raises
- •Apply pressure with 3-bets
- •Pick spots to eliminate short stacks
- •Can afford to wait for premium hands
- •Push-or-fold game plan
- •Shove wide with fold equity
- •Must gamble to survive
- •Every hand is potentially all-in
Summary
The 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table features nine players from five countries competing for a $10 million top prize over three broadcast days (Aug. 3–5) on ESPN and fubo. Lucas Jumalon enters as a dominant chip leader at 129 BB; all nine finalists have locked up at least $1 million. The action starts Monday at 9 a.m. ET — tune in on ESPN2 or fubo.