Many years ago, people thought that ESPN was crazy for broadcasting the World Series of Poker, and we all know how well that turned out for them. Now, Versus is hoping that same kind of magic will work with the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF). The WCOFF has been around for many years, and has become the premier high stakes fantasy football league.

The first episode aired on Thursday, October 15, but you can check out the first episode by checking out WCOFF TV. The show is well done, and surprisingly intriguing. For the fantasy industry, this is a breakthrough opportunity to make the game even more popular. Combine this show with FX’s new show The League, which is a sitcom built around a fantasy football league, these are great opportunities of watching fantasy football as entertainment.

Will it take off? Only time will tell. In the mean time, check out the video online, and let me know what you think.

It is official–fantasy football is edgy and pop culture enough for its own situational comedy. FX has green lighted the production of a new buddy sitcom entitled “the League,” which will be centered some thirty-somethings in a fantasy football league. This is definitely an indication that fantasy football has become so wide spread that is now considered something to which the typical viewer can relate.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, “The project, which Schaffer co-created with his wife, Jackie Marcus Schaffer, centers on a fantasy football league and tackles issues of marriage, friendship, parenting and love in suburbia.” In other words, it will mainly be a sitcom that uses fantasy football to create awkward and controversial, yet funny situations. With FX producing the show, it will be interesting to see how edgy the writers can make the show. In addition, the possibilities for NFL guest stars are endless.

One thing the show is sure to have are tons of moments that fantasy players can relate too. Now, FX just has to figure out a way to get fantasy football players to watch something other scores and highlights.

Additional Coverage:

• FX starts ‘The League’ (Variety)
• FX orders ‘The League’ (The Hollywood Reporter)