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LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players for 2026 Season

LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players for 2026 Season
LIV Golf expands the field and qualification options for 2026. (Photo: Getty)

LIV Golf grows in 2026 with an expanded field of 57 players plus new qualification paths and wildcards.

Starting in the 2026 season, LIV Golf will feature 57 players competing for points, wins, and team successes, enabled by additional wildcards and new qualification opportunities.

Field Expands to 57 Players in 2026

The LIV Golf League will launch the 2026 season with a larger field. Whereas the field was smaller before, 57 players will now be part of the league. These players will compete in 13 teams, each consisting of four players. In addition, five wildcard players will compete independently of the teams but will have guaranteed starts in all 13 regular season events.

New Qualification Opportunities

Through LIV Golf Promotions, three direct starting spots for the 2026 season will be awarded, increased from the previous two spots available through this qualifying format.

LIV Golf Promotions 2026: Platform for Rising Stars

The third edition of LIV Golf Promotions will take place January 8 to 11 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The tournament, a 72-hole stroke play event with a special tiered scoring system featuring multiple score resets, creates a dynamic competition structure.

On day one, the top 20 players plus ties qualify for day two, after which scores are reset. Day two features an augmented field including automatically qualified players, again cutting to the top 20 plus ties advancing to the next round.

Before day three, scores are reset once more. A 36-hole scoring format across days three and four determines final standings, with the top three earning spots in the LIV Golf League. Additionally, the top ten secure full status for the 2026 International Series.