Solheim Cup 2026: All information on TV coverage, live scores and match mode

The Solheim Cup 2026 casts its shadow ahead! When Team Europe takes on Team USA from September 11 to 13, 2026, the entire golfing world will be watching the Netherlands. In this guide, you can find out everything about the Solheim Cup live, the TV broadcast, current Solheim Cup standings and how to get your hands on the coveted tickets.

Solheim Cup 2026: Date, venue and leaderboard

The most prestigious tournament in women's golf will take place on Dutch soil for the first time in 2026. The venue is the renowned Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt.

For all fans who cannot be there, the Solheim Cup Leaderboard is the most important place to go. In order not to miss a shot, you should regularly check the Solheim Cup Live Scores. Various sources will keep you up to date on every Birdie and every hole won. You will also find all the important information from the tournament days in the Greenfeed.

• Date: September 11 - 13, 2026
• Location: Bernardus Golf, Netherlands
• Event: Solheim Cup 2026

Read all about the Solheim Cup venue Bernadus Golf here.

Solheim Cup 2026 broadcast: Where is golf live on TV & stream?

The question of the Solheim Cup 2026 broadcast is crucial for fans. As the tournament is a duel of continents, we have summarized the most important TV partners and Solheim Cup live stream options in Europe here:

International TV overview: Watch Solheim Cup live

If you want to watch the Solheim Cup live, providers such as Sky or Ziggo often offer a dedicated Solheim Cup stream that covers all 28 matches. A Solheim Cup live stream free is usually only available in the form of short highlights on the official YouTube channels or on other social media channels.

The match mode: How the Solheim Cup results are calculated

To interpret the Solheim Cup scores correctly, you need to know the mode of play. A total of 28 points are awarded:

1. Friday & Saturday: 4 foursomes and 4 fourballs each.
2. Sunday: 12 singles (individual match play).

The first team to reach 14.5 points wins. As Team USA won the 2024 Solheim Cup, a draw (14-14) will be enough for them to defend the trophy in 2026. For up-to-date Solheim Cup 2026 Live Scores and Solheim Cup Live Scoring, visit the official website during the tournament days. Solheim Cup Tee Times will be announced shortly before the tournament and will also be published here afterwards.

What is the difference between Foursome and Fourball?

To correctly interpret the Solheim Cup results, you need to understand the two classic team formats that will be played on Friday and Saturday:

Foursomes (Classic Foursome)

In a foursome, two players per team compete with just one ball. The partners take it in turns to hit the ball (one player hits the even holes, the other the odd holes) and then alternate playing the ball until it is in the hole. This format is considered to be particularly challenging, as you have to rely blindly on your partner and mistakes made by one player have to be made up for directly by the other.

Fourballs (Bestball)

In fourball, each of the four players (two per team) plays their own ball for the entire round. At the end of a hole, only the best score of the two partners is counted for the team. So if player A makes a Birdie and player B makes a Par, the Birdie counts towards the team score. This format often leads to very offensive strategies and many birdies on the Solheim Cup leaderboard.

Singles (individual match play)

On the grand final Sunday, all 12 players from both teams will compete against each other in direct singles duels. Unlike the classic counting game, this is purely about winning per hole (match play). Each singles win earns a full point for the overall leaderboard.

The singles are often the most dramatic part of the tournament, as this is where the final decision on who wins the Solheim Cup 2026 is made. As a total of 12 points are awarded, a team can even turn around a large deficit from the first two days on the final day. Fans will be paying particular attention to the Solheim Cup Live Scoring, as the lead can shift between Europe and the USA every minute.

Read all the details about the Solheim Cup rules and forms of play here.

Team Europe vs. Team USA: The captains and standings

The Solheim Cup Standings decide who qualifies for the teams.

Team Europe

Captain Anna Nordqvist is supported by vice-captains Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid and local hero Anne Van Dam. Qualifying ends after the AIG Women's Open on August 2, 2026. The qualifying phase has been running since the La Sella Open 2024, in which players can secure points by finishing in the top 10 on the Ladies European Tour (LET). At LPGA Tour events in partnership with the LET, points are awarded to the top 20 players. All placings achieved in the 2026 Solheim Cup year count double for the ranking. The top two players on the points list qualify directly for Team Europe. Six players will receive eligibility for the 2026 Solheim Cup via the world rankings. Captain Nordqvist will appoint four more players via the captain's picks.

Team USA

Angela Stanford will lead Team USA as captain, assisted by Kristy McPherson, Paula Creamer and Brittany Lang. The final Solheim Cup 2026 Team USA members will be determined after the CPKC Women's Open (August 23, 2026). Seven players will qualify via the Solheim Cup Ranking, two more via the World Ranking. Captain Stanford will select the final three players herself via the captain's picks.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Solheim Cup 2026

Where can I buy Solheim Cup 2026 tickets?

Solheim Cup 2026 tickets are already on general sale. There are both day tickets (Grounds Passes) and exclusive hospitality packages.

What is the current Solheim Cup score?

During the tournament you will find updated Solheim Cup results and the detailed Solheim Cup Leaderboard on the official website.

What Solheim Cup attire is appropriate?

Visitors often wear the team colors (blue/yellow for Europe, red/white/blue for USA). Functional golf clothing is advisable due to the changeable weather in the Netherlands.