CNBC to Launch Live Broadcasts from Cboe's Chicago Trading Floor
Chicago, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Driven by a massive 26% surge in options trading, CNBC will begin broadcasting live from Cboe’s Chicago trading floor next week to capture real-time market sentiment.
Expanding Market Visibility in the Options Hub
Beginning on April 6, 2026, CNBC will commence daily live broadcasts directly from the Chicago trading floor of Cboe Global Markets (ticker: CBOE) [1][2][3][4]. This multi-year strategic partnership, officially announced on March 30, 2026, aims to provide real-time reporting on market volatility and options activity [1][3]. Furthermore, the financial news network, which reaches an estimated 500 million people monthly across its global platforms, plans to establish a permanent broadcast studio on the Cboe floor later in 2026 [2][3]. CNBC will also feature Cboe’s daily opening and closing bell ceremonies as part of its enhanced coverage [1][3].
Surging Options Volume and Financial Performance
The timing of this media expansion aligns with unprecedented growth in the options market. In 2025, total options trading volume in the United States reached a record 15.2 billion contracts, representing a 26% increase compared to 2024 [1][2][3][4]. This sustained surge is largely driven by increasing demand from both retail and institutional investors, alongside the rising popularity of options-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) used for risk management and yield generation [3][4]. David Cho, Editor-in-Chief of CNBC, noted that as participation in these markets has expanded, audiences have increasingly sought deeper, real-time insights into the mechanics of options trading [1][2][3].
Strategic Synergies for Investor Education
Beyond daily reporting, the collaboration serves a broader educational mandate. Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer of Cboe Global Markets, emphasized that as more investors utilize options to navigate risk and opportunity, the trading floor provides an ideal platform to deliver education directly to the public [2]. Megan Goett, Chief Marketing Officer at Cboe, echoed this sentiment, stating that pairing Cboe’s market insights with CNBC’s massive audience reach will help demystify the role of options in modern portfolios [2][3]. The success of this initiative will ultimately depend on the network’s ability to translate complex trading floor activity into actionable, digestible insights for everyday viewers [2].