The LIV Golf League season kicks off on February 4 with new players and revised rules. Here’s an overview of teams and updates.
The LIV Golf League starts on February 4, 2026, introducing several changes and new faces. In addition to format updates, prize money and points systems have been modified.
More Holes, More Prize Money, and More Points
For 2026, the LIV Golf League launches an expanded competition concept featuring more rounds, a more comprehensive points system, and increased prize funds. The field includes 57 players, consisting of 52 fixed team players and five wildcard entries. These players are spread across 13 teams, with four professionals each, complemented by wildcards who compete solely in the individual classification. A total of 14 events will be played, featuring both team and individual standings.
New Four-Day No-Cut Format
New for the upcoming season, all tournaments will be played over four days—from Thursday to Sunday—comprising 72 holes. The proven shotgun start on all 18 holes is retained, as is the absence of a cut. Every player remains in the tournament until the final putt. The individual event winner is the player with the lowest total score after 72 holes, while each player’s full round contributes to the team score. The team with the lowest combined scorecard wins the event’s team title.
New Points System: Every Point Matters in the Fight for Prize Money
Starting 2026, LIV Golf implements a more extensive points system. Each event awards 1,000 individual points in total, with the winner receiving 200 points. Crucially, every placement earns points, replacing the previous all-or-nothing model. In the team rankings, a paradigm shift rewards all teams: the winner earns 30 points, second place gets 15, and even the last-placed team receives two points, keeping every team competitively relevant until the end. Economically, the weekly team prize money doubles from $5 million to $10 million. Additionally, all teams now earn prize money based on their placement, not just the top performers. A new individual prize fund of €2.3 million per week is distributed among the top players of the podium teams. Overall, €470 million in prize money is at stake this season.