2026 Presidents Cup Schedule: TV Coverage & Tee Times
Here is the Presidents Cup 2026 schedule in full: every session, the first tee time in Central and Eastern Time, the TV channel in the United States, and the broadcaster in each major country.
The 16th Presidents Cup runs Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Medinah is in the Central Time zone, so every local tee time below is CT. Team USA holds the Cup after winning 18.5 to 11.5 at Royal Montreal in 2024.
| Event | 16th Presidents Cup |
| Dates | Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September 2026 |
| Venue | Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3, Medinah, Illinois |
| Time zone | Central Time (CT) |
| Captains | Brandt Snedeker (USA), Geoff Ogilvy (International) |
| Format | 30 match play matches over 5 sessions |
| Points to win | 15.5 |
| US TV | Golf Channel and NBC |
| US streaming | Peacock and the NBC Sports app |
Presidents Cup 2026 Schedule and Tee Times
Five sessions decide the Cup. Thursday and Saturday morning are four-ball. Friday and Saturday afternoon are foursomes. Sunday is 12 singles matches.
The times below are the first and last match off in each session, taken from the official schedule of events.
| Day | Session | Matches | First tee (CT) | Last tee (CT) | First tee (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sept | Round 1, Four-ball | 5 | 11:35 a.m. | 12:47 p.m. | 12:35 p.m. |
| Fri 25 Sept | Round 2, Foursomes | 5 | 1:05 p.m. | 2:01 p.m. | 2:05 p.m. |
| Sat 26 Sept | Round 3, Four-ball | 4 | 7:02 a.m. | 7:56 a.m. | 8:02 a.m. |
| Sat 26 Sept | Round 4, Foursomes | 4 | 1:15 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
| Sun 27 Sept | Round 5, Singles | 12 | 11:02 a.m. | 1:19 p.m. | 12:02 p.m. |
Pairings are released the evening before each session, so the exact time your player tees off is confirmed roughly 12 hours ahead.
Presidents Cup Tee Times Today
Play has not started. The first ball of the 2026 Presidents Cup goes in the air at 11:35 a.m. CT on Thursday 24 September, straight after the opening ceremony.
From 24 to 27 September this section carries the day’s session, the first tee time and the channel showing it, updated each morning.
Gate Times and Ceremonies at Medinah
Gate times change every day. Saturday opens earliest because two sessions are played.
- Mon 21 Sept: course closed to the public.
- Tue 22 Sept: practice day, gates open 9:00 a.m. Team practice times are announced on site.
- Wed 23 Sept: practice day, gates open 9:00 a.m.
- Thu 24 Sept: gates open 9:00 a.m. Opening ceremony starts 30 minutes before the first tee.
- Fri 25 Sept: gates open 10:00 a.m.
- Sat 26 Sept: gates open 6:30 a.m.
- Sun 27 Sept: gates open 9:00 a.m. Closing ceremony follows the final match.
Going to Medinah? Check Presidents Cup tickets and parking and transport before you travel.
2026 Presidents Cup TV Channels in the United States
NBC and Golf Channel share live coverage in the US. Streaming runs on Peacock and the NBC Sports app. Golf Channel takes the weekday sessions and NBC takes the weekend, the same split used at the last Presidents Cup.
| Day | Session | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sept | Four-ball | Golf Channel | Peacock, NBC Sports app |
| Fri 25 Sept | Foursomes | Golf Channel | Peacock, NBC Sports app |
| Sat 26 Sept | Four-ball and foursomes | NBC | Peacock, NBC Sports app |
| Sun 27 Sept | Singles | NBC | Peacock, NBC Sports app |
One caution: NBC Sports has confirmed the networks but has not published the exact on-air window times for each day. The channel split above follows the 2024 pattern. We update this table the day the window times are released.
Watching without cable
Peacock carries both NBC and Golf Channel golf, so one subscription covers all four days. Live TV services that carry both channels include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV Blue and DirecTV Stream. Check your package includes Golf Channel, not just NBC, or you lose Thursday and Friday.
More options are on our how to watch the Presidents Cup guide.
Presidents Cup TV Channels by Country
Outside the US, coverage follows the PGA TOUR rights holder in each market. These are the networks that carry PGA TOUR golf and covered the last Presidents Cup.
| Country or region | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Golf Channel, NBC | Peacock, NBC Sports app |
| Canada | TSN | TSN+ |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sky Sports Golf | Sky Go, NOW |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport | Sky Go NZ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
| Japan | Golf Network | Golf Network Plus |
| Latin America | ESPN | Disney+ |
Broadcasters confirm their listings in the fortnight before the event. If your country is not listed, the PGA TOUR international feed is usually what your local sports channel picks up.
Start times in other time zones
- UK (BST): add 6 hours to CT. Thursday starts 5:35 p.m., Sunday singles start 5:02 p.m.
- Australia (AEST): add 15 hours to CT. Thursday play begins 2:35 a.m. Friday local time.
- South Africa (SAST): add 7 hours to CT.
- Japan (JST): add 14 hours to CT.
How the 2026 Presidents Cup is Won
All 30 matches are worth one point. A halved match splits the point. A team needs 15.5 points to win the Cup.
If the score finishes 15 to 15, the Cup is shared. There is no playoff and the holder does not retain it, which is the key difference from the Ryder Cup. That has happened once, at Fancourt in 2003. Read the full Presidents Cup format guide for session by session detail, or follow the running score on the Presidents Cup standings page.
Teams and Captains at Medinah
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States. Geoff Ogilvy captains the International team, and he co-designed Medinah’s 2024 renovation with OCM Golf, so he knows the course better than most players in the field.
- Team USA: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jacob Bridgeman, Jackson Koivun.
- International team: Si Woo Kim, Ryan Fox, Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Ryo Hisatsune, Nico Echavarria.
Full profiles and pairings history are on the 2026 Presidents Cup teams page.
Presidents Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
When is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup is played Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September 2026. Practice days are Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September.
Where is the 2026 Presidents Cup being played?
At Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3, in Medinah, Illinois, about 25 miles west of Chicago. It is the 16th edition of the event.
What time does the 2026 Presidents Cup start each day?
First tee times are 11:35 a.m. CT Thursday, 1:05 p.m. CT Friday, 7:02 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. CT Saturday, and 11:02 a.m. CT Sunday. Add one hour for Eastern Time.
What channel is the 2026 Presidents Cup on?
Golf Channel and NBC carry the event in the United States. Golf Channel is expected on Thursday and Friday, with NBC on Saturday and Sunday. In the UK it is on Sky Sports Golf, in Canada on TSN, and in Australia on Fox Sports.
How can I stream the 2026 Presidents Cup live?
Peacock and the NBC Sports app stream every session in the US. Live TV services carrying both NBC and Golf Channel include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV Blue and DirecTV Stream.
How many matches are in the 2026 Presidents Cup?
Thirty matches across five sessions: five four-ball and five foursomes on Thursday and Friday, four four-ball and four foursomes on Saturday, and 12 singles on Sunday.
How many points are needed to win the Presidents Cup?
A team needs 15.5 points out of 30. If the match finishes 15 to 15, the Cup is shared. Unlike the Ryder Cup, the holder does not retain it on a tie.
Who are the 2026 Presidents Cup captains?
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States and Geoff Ogilvy captains the International team. Ogilvy also co-designed the recent Medinah No. 3 renovation.
The Presidents Cup 2026 schedule is set: four days, five sessions, 30 matches, and a first tee at 11:35 a.m. CT on Thursday 24 September. Golf Channel and NBC hold the US rights, Peacock carries the stream, and Sunday singles decide the Cup. Bookmark this page. We update the tee times and channel windows as each session is confirmed.
Last updated: 8 September 2026