Peyton Manning has an ace up his sleeve…an ace in the pocket, as a matter of fact. (This makes sense – no one was as good in the pocket as he was.)
Manning’s Omaha Productions will produce the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, the Main Event in Nevada and the final table. Texas Hold’em with an Omaha twist.
“We are thrilled to partner with Omaha Productions to lead our broadcast production upon our return to ESPN,” said Ty Stewart, CEO of the World Series of Poker. “The WSOP Main Event and Final Table are the most exciting moments of the year for poker fans. Omaha knows how to tell stories to fans about live competition, which will elevate our broadcasts to new heights. We’re excited to have them bring this year’s event to viewers as the WSOP returns to ESPN platforms.”
The WSOP was last broadcast on ESPN in 2021. Last year, it was broadcast on CBS Sports Network and PokerGo.
Omaha, named after Manning’s famous call to condition at the line of scrimmage, will use more than 50 cameras to cover three distinct schedules. Live event coverage will include player profiles, commentary from a variety of broadcasters — including Alinejad, Nick Schulman, Lon McEachern, and Norman Chad — and “unique features that bring viewers inside the gameplay of amateur and professional poker players,” according to the company.
Omaha produces ESPN Monday Night Football Alternative cast Manning crewWhich features Peyton and his little brother Eli Manning. It also produces Netflix Quarterback, receiver and Starting from 5As well as Hulu comedies Chad Powers and the ESPN+ franchise Places. The World Series of Poker will be Omaha’s next push into live programming following its weekly League One Volleyball (LOVB) game.
“As a company, we continue to look for opportunities that allow us to grow and tell compelling stories across sports and entertainment,” said Dan Gati, Chief Content Officer at Omaha Productions. “Producing the World Series of Poker Main Event and Main Event gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our live events slate and bring our production approach to one of the most iconic competitions in sports and entertainment.”
The World Series of Poker schedule will be announced at a later date.
