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LIV Golf Expands to 57 Players for the 2026 Season

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

LIV Golf grows in 2026 with an expanded field of 57 players, new qualifiers, and additional wildcards.

Starting in the 2026 LIV Golf season, 57 players will compete for points, victories, and team success, made possible by added wildcards and qualification paths.

Field Grows to 57 Players in 2026

The LIV Golf League will launch the 2026 season with an expanded player field. The league will feature 57 players, up from previous smaller fields. There will be 13 teams, each with four players. The field will also include 5 wildcard players who compete independently from teams but have guaranteed spots in all 13 regular season events.

New Qualification Opportunities

In 2026, LIV Golf Promotions will award three direct tour cards for the season, up from the previous two available through this qualification format.

LIV Golf Promotions 2026: A Platform for Rising Stars

The third edition of LIV Golf Promotions takes place January 8-11 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. This 72-hole stroke play event uses a unique tiered system with multiple score resets, creating a dynamic competition. The top 20 players and ties qualify for the second day after the first round, with scores reset thereafter. Additional automatically qualified players join on the second day, where again the top 20 advance. Scores reset once more before the third day. Final placement is based on a 36-hole score over days three and four. The top three earn spots in the LIV Golf League, while the top ten gain full status on the International Series for 2026.