Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, January 8, 2026
The complete 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule has been revealed, featuring 28 tournaments with a total prize money exceeding $69 million. The season opens in Hawaii with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship and includes new events in Portugal and Pennsylvania. Major championships are confirmed at prestigious venues, with notable changes including a new playoff starter and changes to tournament formats. Players like Tiger Woods are set to join the tour, promising an impactful season ahead.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The complete 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule has been officially unveiled, featuring 28 tournaments with over $69 million in total prize money. This highly anticipated calendar of events for golf’s legends promises an exciting season, commencing in Hawaii in January and concluding in Arizona in November.
Season Highlights and Key Dates
The 2026 season for the 50-and-over tour is set to begin with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii, from January 19-24, marking the 30th consecutive year this event will open the season at Hualalai Golf Course.
Two new events are joining the schedule: the Portugal Invitational in Algarve, Portugal, and the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In total, the Champions Tour will visit 18 states and four other countries, including Morocco, Scotland, Portugal, and Canada.
Major Championships Confirmed
All five PGA Tour Champions major championships are confirmed for the 2026 season, played at distinguished venues across the globe:
- The Senior PGA Championship will take place from April 13-19 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
- The Regions Tradition is scheduled for April 27-May 3 at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama.
- The U.S. Senior Open Championship will be contested from June 29-July 5 at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.
- The Kaulig Companies Championship is set for July 6-12 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
- The ISPS HANDA Senior Open returns to Gleneagles in Scotland from July 20-26.
Significant Changes for the Upcoming Season
Several notable adjustments will be implemented for the 2026 season. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic in Duluth, Georgia, will adopt the Stableford scoring system. The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS tournament will move to Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida.
The postseason will see a change as the Stifel Charity Classic in St. Louis will now serve as the opening event of the three-tournament Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, which concludes with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona, during the week of November 9-15.
Two events from the 2025 schedule, The Galleri Classic at Mission Hills in California and the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia, will not return in 2026. Additionally, the PNC Championship is scheduled from December 14-20 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando as part of the Challenge Season events.
The 2026 season is also notable as several prominent players, including Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, and Ryan Palmer, will become eligible to compete on PGA Tour Champions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the total number of official tournaments on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule?
- The 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule features 28 official tournaments.
- What is the total prize money for the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season?
- The total prize money for the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season is over $69 million.
- When and where does the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season begin?
- The 2026 PGA Tour Champions season begins with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii, from January 19-24.
- Which new tournaments are added to the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule?
- The two new tournaments added to the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule are the Portugal Invitational in Algarve, Portugal, and the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- Which major championships are part of the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season?
- The five major championships for the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season are the Senior PGA Championship, Regions Tradition, U.S. Senior Open Championship, Kaulig Companies Championship, and the ISPS HANDA Senior Open.
- Which event will now kick off the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs?
- The Stifel Charity Classic in St. Louis will now kick off the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs.
2026 PGA Tour Champions Season: Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Official Events | 28 |
| Total Prize Money | Over $69 million |
| Season Start Date | January 19-24, 2026 (Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii) |
| Season End Date | November 9-15, 2026 (Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Phoenix Country Club, Phoenix, Arizona) |
| New Tournaments | Portugal Invitational (Algarve, Portugal), Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic (Allentown, Pennsylvania) |
| Number of Major Championships | 5 |
| Countries Visited (outside U.S.) | 4 (Morocco, Scotland, Portugal, Canada) |
| New Playoff Kicker | Stifel Charity Classic (St. Louis) |
| Notable New Eligibles | Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer |
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