Last Updated on August 3, 2026 by Bala Kumar
WSOP 2026 Final Table Is Here: The $10 Million Chase Begins
The wait is over. After eight days of play, a three-week broadcast delay, and a field that started at 9,208 entries, the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table is live from Paris Las Vegas. Nine players are left, each already guaranteed $1,000,000 — but only one will walk away with the $10,000,000 top prize and the Main Event gold bracelet.
Day 1 action is underway tonight, August 3, live on ESPN2 starting at 9:00 PM ET, with play scheduled to run down to the final six.
This live blog tracks every elimination, key hand, and chip count swing across all three days of the WSOP 2026 final table. Refresh often — we’re updating as the action happens.
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The 9 Players Chasing $10 Million
| Seat | Player | Country | Starting Chips |
| 1 | Lucas Jumalon (chip leader) | United States | 194,000,000 |
| 2 | Rami Hammoud | Canada | 79,000,000 |
| 3 | Jamie Shaevel | United States | 56,000,000 |
| 4 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 48,500,000 |
| 5 | Michael Gagliano | United States | 46,500,000 |
| 6 | Mario Boos | France | 44,000,000 |
| 7 | Lauri Saaskilahti | Finland | 37,500,000 |
| 8 | Han Feng | United States | 25,000,000 |
| 9 | Evagoras Evagorou | Cyprus | 22,500,000 |
Who to Watch
- Lucas Jumalon (Chip Leader): The 22-year-old business and data analytics graduate from Spokane, Washington, holds more than a third of all chips in play — over 115,000,000 clear of second place. He exploded on Day 8, adding nearly 154,000,000 chips, including a full-house river call worth more than 50,000,000 in a single pot. He also closed out the final table by eliminating reigning Aussie Millions champ Malcolm Trayner in 10th. Before this run, his career earnings sat under $200,000.
- Michael Gagliano: A four-time WSOP bracelet winner from Glen Gardner, New Jersey, finally breaking through to a Main Event final table after 17 previous attempts.
- Greg Mueller: A 55-year-old former pro hockey player turned three-time bracelet winner, known for trusting live reads over solver-based play.
- Mario Boos: France’s lone representative, entering with around $230,000 in career live earnings and a big year behind him.
Day 1 (August 3) — Action Underway
Status: LIVE — Play resumed tonight at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN2, picking up with 56:40 left in Level 39 (blinds 1,000,000/1,500,000, ante 1,500,000). Today’s session plays down from nine to six players.
Live elimination tracker:
| Place | Player | Payout | Time (ET) |
| 9th | [Updating live] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| 8th | [Updating live] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| 7th | [Updating live] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
Key hands of the night: [to be added as they happen]
End of Day 1 chip counts: [posting once tonight’s session wraps]
Day 2 (August 4) — Down to the Final Three
Play resumes 9:00 PM ET on ESPN, with the remaining players battling from six down to three.
[Live updates begin August 4]
Day 3 (August 5) — A Champion Will Be Crowned
The final three return at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN to determine the 2026 WSOP Main Event champion.
[Once a winner is confirmed, this section will carry the final result and a link to our full recap.]
🏆 [Winner Name] will be crowned the 2026 WSOP Main Event Champion, earning $10,000,000 and the gold bracelet.
WSOP 2026 Main Event: By the Numbers
- Total entries: 9,208 — the 4th-largest Main Event field ever
- Prize pool: $85.6 million
- First-place prize: $10,000,000
- Buy-in: $10,000, freezeout (no re-entries)
- Format note: First delayed final table since the “November Nine” era ended in 2016
- Defending champion: Michael Mizrachi (2025, $10,000,000)
- Guaranteed minimum payout for all 9 finalists: $1,000,000
Broadcast & Streaming Schedule
| Day | Date | Start Time (ET) | Network | Field Plays Down To |
| Day 1 | Aug 3 | 9:00 PM | ESPN2 | 6 players |
| Day 2 | Aug 4 | 9:00 PM | ESPN | 3 players |
| Day 3 | Aug 5 | 10:30 PM | ESPN | Champion crowned |
International audiences can catch the action on Eurosport and TNT Sports across the UK, Europe, and Asia, with same-week rebroadcasts. Limited-market streaming is also available via WSOP’s YouTube channel where broadcast rights don’t apply.
FAQs
How can I watch the WSOP 2026 final table live?
ESPN2 carries Day 1 (Aug 3), and ESPN carries Days 2 and 3 (Aug 4-5). International viewers should check Eurosport/TNT Sports listings.
Who is the chip leader going into the final table?
Lucas Jumalon, with 194,000,000 chips — more than a third of all chips in play.
How much does each player already have guaranteed?
Every finalist is locked in for at least $1,000,000, regardless of where they finish.
When will the winner be decided?
The champion will be crowned on Day 3, August 5, once play reaches heads-up.
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