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LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players and Adds New Qualification Routes in 2026

LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players and Adds New Qualification Routes in 2026
LIV Golf expands the field and qualification opportunities in 2026. (Photo: Getty)

LIV Golf continues to grow in 2026 with an expanded field of 57 players and new qualification paths and wildcards.

Starting from the 2026 LIV Golf season, 57 players will compete for points, victories, and team successes, enabled by additional wildcards and qualification options.

Field Expands to 57 Players in 2026

The LIV Golf League will kick off its 2026 season with a larger field. Moving forward, 57 players will be part of the league, up from a smaller number previously. The league will feature 13 teams, each consisting of four players. The field is supplemented by 5 wildcards who compete individually but have guaranteed starts in all 13 regular season events.

New Qualification Opportunities

Through LIV Golf Promotions, three direct starts for the 2026 season will be awarded, an increase from the previous two available spots via this qualification format.

LIV Golf Promotions 2026: A Stage for Rising Stars

The third edition of LIV Golf Promotions will be held January 8-11 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. This tournament serves as the central qualification event and is played as a 72-hole stroke play with a unique tiered scoring system featuring multiple score resets, creating a dynamic competition.

On the first day, the top 20 players and ties advance to day two, after which scores are reset. The field is supplemented by automatically qualified players for the second day, where again the top 20 and ties progress.

Prior to day three, scores reset again. The final placing after a 36-hole competition over days three and four determines the results. The top three earn places in the LIV Golf League, while the top ten secure full status for the 2026 International Series.