World Poker Tour Season XIV Premieres on FOX Sports Networks Sunday, February 28
Season XIV of the World Poker Tour (WPT) is well underway, but episodes from completed stops have yet to air on television. That will change on February 28 when new episodes begin to air every Sunday at 8 p.m. on FOX Sports Networks (FSN).
WPT coverage its 14th season kicks off with the first of three episodes from the inaugural WPT Choctaw in Durant, Oklahoma. All told, there will be 27 Season XIV episodes broadcast through August 28, including the upcoming WPT Tournament of Champions.
“We are thrilled to continue to tell the story of the World Poker Tour in Season XIV, and to highlight the compelling storylines of both recreational and professional players as they compete on the most dramatic stage in poker,” said WPT Supervising Producer Mandy Glogow. “Viewers will be introduced to new and exciting players throughout the season, welcome back some of their favorite players from years past, and celebrate poker achievement in the historic WPT Tournament of Champions.”
Once again WPT mainstays Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten will return as co-commentators, while former PokerNews hostess Lynn Gilmartin will begin her third season as anchor. Meanwhile, 2016 Aussie Millions runner-up and WPT Champions Club member Tony Dunst will return for sixth season hosting his popular segment the Raw Deal, presented by Skrill.
“Thanks to our award-winning production team, World Poker Tour programming continues to evolve and improve during Season XIV," stated WPT President and CEO Adam Pliska. "Our viewers have responded very positively to our changes in recent seasons, resulting in our top ranking on FOX Sports Networks, and we will continue to enhance our show to deliver the best in gaming entertainment.”
Following its 8 p.m. Sunday night premiere, each episode of the WPT will re-air throughout the subsequent week on both FSN and FS2, so be sure to check your local listings.
Here's a look at the WPT Season XIV TV schedule on FSN:
| Premiere Date | Episode | Tournament | Casino |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28 | Part 1 | WPT Choctaw | Choctaw Casino Resort |
| March 6 | Part 2 | WPT Choctaw | Choctaw Casino Resort |
| March 13 | Finale | WPT Choctaw | Choctaw Casino Resort |
| March 20 | Part 1 | WPT Legends of Poker | Bicycle Hotel & Casino |
| March 27 | Part 2 | WPT Legends of Poker | Bicycle Hotel & Casino |
| April 3 | Finale | WPT Legends of Poker | Bicycle Hotel & Casino |
| April 10 | Part 1 | WPT Borgata Poker Open | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa |
| April 17 | Part 2 | WPT Borgata Poker Open | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa |
| April 24 | Finale | WPT Borgata Poker Open | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa |
| May 1 | Part 1 | WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble | bestbet Poker Simulcast and Racing |
| May 8 | Part 2 | WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble | bestbet Poker Simulcast and Racing |
| May 15 | Finale | WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble | bestbet Poker Simulcast and Racing |
| May 22 | Part 1 | WPT Montreal | Playground Poker Club |
| May 29 | Part 2 | WPT Montreal | Playground Poker Club |
| June 5 | Finale | WPT Montreal | Playground Poker Club |
| June 12 | Part 1 | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | Bellagio |
| June 19 | Part 2 | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | Bellagio |
| June 26 | Finale | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | Bellagio |
| July 3 | Part 1 | WPT L.A. Poker Classic | Commerce Casino |
| July 10 | Part 2 | WPT L.A. Poker Classic | Commerce Casino |
| July 17 | Finale | WPT L.A. Poker Classic | Commerce Casino |
| July 24 | Part 1 | WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star | Bay 101 Casino |
| July 31 | Part 2 | WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star | Bay 101 Casino |
| August 7 | Finale | WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star | Bay 101 Casino |
| August 14 | Part 1 | WPT Tournament of Champions | Seminole Hard Rock |
| August 21 | Part 2 | WPT Tournament of Champions | Seminole Hard Rock |
| August 28 | Finale | WPT Tournament of Champions | Seminole Hard Rock |
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