PokerGO® and PokerStars® Announce Return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship

LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerGO® and PokerStars® today announced the long-awaited return of the legendary National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by PokerStars, marking the tournament's first edition in more than a decade. Episodes of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by PokerStars will premiere exclusively on Peacock in the fall of 2025, before becoming available to stream on PokerGO and PokerStars at a later date.

Known for its single-elimination, bracket-style format, unforgettable moments, and blockbuster personalities, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns with a $25,000 buy-in and a renewed commitment to high-stakes, one-on-one competition.

Among the confirmed players are Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Bryce Hall, Richard Seymour, Chris Moneymaker, Erik Seidel, Doug Polk, Phil Galfond, Shaun Deeb, Nick Wright, T.J. Lavin, and Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano, with more celebrity names expected.

"The National Heads-Up Poker Championship helped define the golden era of televised poker," said Mori Eskandani, President of PokerGO. "We're proud to partner with PokerStars to bring back a truly iconic brand and share it with a new generation of fans."

"Bringing back shows like the National Heads-Up Poker Championship is one of the most exciting ways to reignite interest in poker," said Francine Watson, Associate Director, Content & Creative Services. "With a mix of celebrities and top pros, it's the kind of event that draws in poker enthusiasts while appealing to the masses."

The event marks the first edition of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship under PokerGO's ownership, following its recent acquisition of the brand and archived content from NBC Sports.

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About PokerGO®
PokerGO® is the world's largest poker content company. PokerGO offers over 100 days of live poker annually and a vast video-on-demand library. Visit www.pokergo.com for more. Join the PokerGO community on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, and the PokerGO Podcast.

About PokerStars
PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other sites. PokerStars is ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE: FLTR; NYSE: FLUT).

SOURCE PokerGO