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LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players with New 2026 Qualifiers

LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players with New 2026 Qualifiers
LIV Golf expands the player field and qualification opportunities in 2026. (Photo: Getty)

LIV Golf grows in 2026 by expanding the field to 57 players plus new qualifiers and wildcards.

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

Field Expands to 57 Players in 2026

The LIV Golf League will launch its 2026 season with a larger field of 57 players, up from a smaller number previously. The league features 13 teams, each with four players. The field is supplemented by 5 wildcards who compete independently of teams but are 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, up from two in previous years, providing more chances for players to join the league.

LIV Golf Promotions 2026: A Platform for Rising Talent

The third edition of LIV Golf Promotions will take place from January 8 to 11 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. This 72-hole stroke play tournament serves as the main qualifier and uses a multi-stage scoring reset system, making the competition particularly dynamic.

On day one, the top 20 players and ties advance to day two, after which scores are reset. The field for day two is supplemented by players qualifying automatically. Again, the top 20 and ties move on.

Prior to day three, another score reset occurs. A 36-hole scoring over days three and four decides final placements. The first three secure a spot in the LIV Golf League, while the top ten earn full entry into the International Series 2026.