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PokerGO and PokerStars Relaunch National Heads-Up Poker Championship in Fall 2025

The single-elimination, $25,000 buy-in tournament features a roster of poker pros alongside celebrities in an exclusive Peacock streaming deal.

National Heads-Up Poker
Michael Mizrachi is on the roster for the National Heads-Up Poker Championship.

Overview

  • PokerGO and PokerStars have officially confirmed the championship’s return for fall 2025, marking the first edition since 2013.
  • The event will follow its classic bracket-style, single-elimination format with 64 players each paying a $25,000 buy-in.
  • Peacock will hold exclusive premiere rights for the series this fall before episodes appear on PokerGO and PokerStars platforms.
  • The initial lineup includes WSOP champion Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Chris Moneymaker and celebrity competitors such as Rob Mariano and Richard Seymour.
  • Organizers have not yet announced exact competition or broadcast dates and plan to draw on the tournament’s legacy to reignite interest in televised poker.