LIV Golf Expands Field to 57 Players and Adds New Qualification Paths for 2026

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

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

Starting in the 2026 LIV Golf season, 57 players will compete for points, victories, and team successes. This is made possible through additional wildcards and qualification opportunities.

Field Expands to 57 Players in 2026

The LIV Golf League will launch the 2026 season with a larger field. Going forward, 57 players will be part of the league, up from previous smaller numbers. Thirteen teams will compete, each featuring four players. The field is supplemented by five wildcards, who compete independently from teams but are guaranteed entry into all 13 regular season events.

New Qualification Opportunities

In 2026, LIV Golf Promotions will grant three direct tour cards for the season, up from two in previous years through this qualifying format.

LIV Golf Promotions 2026: A Platform for Rising Players

The third edition of LIV Golf Promotions will take place from January 8 to 11 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. This event serves as the main qualifier and is played over 72 holes stroke play. A unique tiered system with multiple score resets creates a dynamic competition.

On day one, the top 20 players and ties advance to day two, after which scores are reset. Day two includes automatically qualified players, with the top 20 and ties advancing again.

Scores are reset once more before day three. A 36-hole scoring over days three and four determines final standings. The top three earn a spot in the LIV Golf League, while the top ten secure full status on the International Series 2026.