The PLAYERS Championship will return to Ponte Vedra from March 10-15, 2026. The tournament will take place at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, which is recognized as the world’s first true stadium course and was designed by Pete Dye. The venue is known for its challenging Island Green on the 17th hole and can accommodate up to 36,000 spectators.
This year’s field will feature 120 players, including defending champion Rory McIlroy, two-time winner Scottie Scheffler, Keegan Bradley, and Brooks Koepka. McIlroy won his second PLAYERS title in 2025 and became the eighth golfer to win multiple times at this event. Other past champions include Fred Couples, Steve Elkington, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and Jack Nicklaus—the only three-time winner of THE PLAYERS.
Spectators have several options for enhancing their experience. Covered bleachers provide views of key holes such as the 10th, 12th, 13th, and 16th. Exclusive hospitality experiences are available through venues like the Intracoastal Club between holes 12 and 13. This club offers open-air seating with access to televisions and a range of food and beverages.
A new addition for this year is Iron & Wedge—a luxury steakhouse dining venue reserved for members of THE PLAYERS Club. Members can dine while overlooking the 18th green with menu items including USDA Prime Angus steaks, American Wagyu steaks, seared sea bass, lobster mac and cheese, truffle parmesan pommes frites, tuna tartare, and jumbo shrimp cocktails.
THE PLAYERS continues its support for military personnel by providing complimentary or discounted tickets to active-duty service members as well as retired military. Patriots’ Outpost near the Number 16 tee serves as an exclusive lounge for military guests. The Military Appreciation Concert will be held on Tuesday evening at the Island Green Hole (17th), featuring a performance by Ludacris.
Tickets—including stadium passes, VIP concert tickets, hospitality upgrades, military tickets—and parking passes are available online at www.theplayers.com/tickets. Children under age 15 may attend free with a paying adult.
Florida’s Historic Coast offers additional attractions for visitors such as award-winning golf courses and beaches in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. More information about travel to Florida’s Historic Coast can be found at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com or by calling visitor information centers located throughout St. Johns County.
