Golf’s flagship event is officially here. From March 12 to 15, 2026, the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, will host the 52nd edition of The Players Championship. With its iconic island green at the 17th hole and a field featuring nearly every top-ranked player in the world, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Defending champion Rory McIlroy returns to a course where he has found immense success, while two-time winner Scottie Scheffler looks to reclaim his throne.
2026 Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, March 12: Round 1 (Competition begins at 7:30 a.m. ET)
- Friday, March 13: Round 2 (Cut made after 36 holes)
- Saturday, March 14: Round 3 (Moving Day)
- Sunday, March 15: Final Round
Featured Tee Times (Round 1 – Thursday)
The PGA Tour has confirmed several “Marquee Groups” for the opening rounds. All times in Eastern Time (ET):
- 8:52 a.m. (Tee 10): Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas.
- 9:04 a.m. (Tee 10): Viktor Hovland, Russell Henley, Robert MacIntyre.
- 1:40 p.m. (Tee 1): Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Åberg, Sahith Theegala.
- 1:52 p.m. (Tee 1): Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama.
How to watch The Players Championship in the USA
Coverage is split between cable and broadcast networks, with extensive streaming options via PGA Tour Live.
- TV channel: NBC, Golf Channel
- Streaming: ESPN+, Peacock, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV
The Field: Who is playing?
The 2026 field consists of 144 players, including:
Top Contenders: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka (returning after a 4-year gap), and Ludvig Åberg.
Past Champions: Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Adam Scott.
As the gold standard of the PGA Tour, The Players Championship remains the ultimate test of nerves and skill. Whether it’s a heartbreak at the 17th or a historic charge on Sunday afternoon, TPC Sawgrass is ready to crown a champion who can handle the most intense pressure in professional golf.
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