The LIV Golf League 2026 season kicks off Feb 4 with new players and updated rules. Teams and key changes detailed.
The LIV Golf League starts on February 4 with several changes and new faces. Alongside format modifications, prize money and points systems have been updated.
More holes, prize money, and points
The LIV Golf League launches 2026 with an expanded competition concept. More rounds, a bigger points system, and increased prize money bring major changes this season. The field includes 57 players: 52 permanent team members plus five wildcards who compete only for individual honors. The season features 14 events with both team and individual competitions.
New points system: Every point counts in the prize money battle
Starting 2026, LIV Golf introduces a comprehensive points system. Each event awards 1,000 individual points total, 200 points for the winner. Now, every placement earns points, replacing the previous all-or-nothing system. In team rankings, all teams earn points—from 30 for the winner down to 2 for last place—keeping competition intense to the end. Weekly team prize money doubles from $5 million to $10 million and is awarded to every team based on ranking. Additionally, €2.3 million per week will be distributed among top individual players from podium teams. Total prize money up for grabs this season is €470 million.
Team Championship as the LIV Golf Tour’s big finale
The season concludes with the 14th event, the Team Championship, focused solely on the team title. The quarter- and semifinals feature matchplay with two singles and one foursome matches per team. Sunday’s final uses stroke play with all four players’ scores counting. The lowest team total wins the season championship.