Natalie Bode

Natalie Bode (born February 9, 1999) is an American reporter and host for the World Series of Poker, Celebrity Poker Tour, and PokerGO. She is an American beauty pageant titleholder and was named Miss Nevada USA in 2026.

Early life and education Bode was born in Panama City, Florida, and has two older sisters. She moved to Brenham, Texas when she was two years old.

After graduating from Brenham High School, Bode attended the University of Florida for a year before transferring to UNC Chapel Hill.

Career

Pageantry Bode began competing in beauty pageants in 2021. After relocating to work for TNT Sports

After relocating to Nevada, Bode competed at Miss Nevada USA 2025, where she placed third runner-up. She competed at Miss Nevada USA 2026, where she won the Miss Nevada USA title.

Sports journalist Bode began her sports journalist career while attending UNC Chapel Hill.

Currently, Bode is a sideline reporter for the Indoor Football League on Yahoo Sports. She was also nominated for Sideline Reporter of the Year at the 2026 IFL Broadcaster Awards.

Bode has also hosted New York Yankees segments, sponsored by DraftKings, for YES Network and Amazon Prime Video.

Poker Bode was hired by PokerGO in 2023 as a sideline reporter for the 2023 World Series of Poker. She would appear on PokerGO's broadcast that appeared on CBS Sports Network. Bode's role included interviews WSOP bracelet winners such as Chris Brewer, who won the $250,000 Super High Roller for $5,293,556 and his first WSOP bracelet.

Bode would also be part of the WSOP broadcast team in 2025 and 2026, along with other PokerGO shows including the PGT Championship and National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The episodes premiered on Peacock in August, 2026.

Personal life Bode moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2025.