Players Era to expand to 24 teams, 2 tournaments in 2026, with games moving to ESPN

The Players Era tournament has expanded its 2026 field to 24 teams and agreed to a multiyear deal with ESPN to broadcast the games.The teams will be split among two tournaments as the event goes to bracket play in 2026, with eight teams playing in a midweek tournament the week of Nov. 16 and the other 16 playing the week of Thanksgiving. Both tournaments will be held in Las Vegas.Advertisement