


When the elite of the golf world travel to Florida in March, one of the most prestigious events of the year will take place. The Players Championship 2026 will bring together the best players on the PGA Tour at TPC Sawgrass from March 12. With record prize money and the legendary setting of the Stadium Course, this tournament is the secret "fifth major" for many fans and professionals. We take a look at the favorites, the pitfalls of the course and everything you need to know for the upcoming tournament week.
The Players Championship 2026 is not only the Tour's flagship event, but also a yardstick for the form of the stars just before the first major of the year. This year, a slightly reduced field of 123 professionals will be competing - a deliberate decision by the tournament organizers to optimize the flow of play and make the most of the daylight in northeast Florida.
Particularly exciting: the return of Brooks Koepka, who is eligible to compete thanks to his victory at the 2023 PGA Championship, adds extra spice to the already top-class field of participants.
To make it easier for you to find your way around, we have summarized the most important key data for you:
| Fact | Tournament details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Players Championship 2026 |
| Date | 12. - March 15, 2026 |
| Venue | TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, FL |
| Total prize money | 25.000,000 US dollars |
| Victory bonus | 4.500,000 US dollars |
| FedExCup points | 750 points for the winner |
| Defending champion | Rory McIlroy (victory in 2025 playoff against J.J. Spaun) |
| Field of participants | 123 players (reduced field to speed up play) |
| Course data | Par 72 / 7,245 yards (Design: Pete Dye) |
To experience the first major highlight of the 2026 PGA Tour season up close, Greenfeed provides you with the 2026 Players Championship leaderboard. So you won't miss a single Birdie from your favorite player and will always be up to date. You can also find the Players Championship Tee Times in our live golf category.
Click here for the leaderboard of the Players Championship 2026.
The hunt for the Players Championship 2026 title is particularly open this year. As the Stadium Course emphasizes precision over sheer distance, different types of players are in contention for victory.

No preview of the 2026 Players Championship would be complete without a mention of Pete Dye's course design. The Stadium Course is a tactical masterpiece that forgives no mistakes.
The iconic island green of the 17th fairway is probably the most talked about hole in golf. Only 137 yards separate the players from glory or the certain loss of the ball in the water. Tens of thousands of balls are sunk here every year - for professionals, this hole often decides who wins the tournament on Sunday. The final holes 16, 17 and 18 form one of the most exciting finishing straights on the Tour. While the 16th (Par 5) still offers a good chance of an Eagle, the Par 4 of the 18th with water on the entire left side demands maximum concentration right up to the last Putt.
Read a detailed report on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass here.
Do you remember last year? Rory McIlroy only prevailed against J.J. Spaun in a nerve-wracking play-off on Monday. Particularly bitter: Spaun's dreams literally sank into the water on the 17th. But golf writes its own stories - Spaun was crowned US Open winner just a few months later. It remains to be seen what heroic stories the Players Championship 2026 will write this year.
11 Mar 2026
The Players Championship takes place every year on the Stadium Course of the TPC Sawgrass with its iconic 17th hole. (Photo: Imago / Icon Sportswire)