2026 PGA Tour Champions Schedule: Full Tournament Dates, Purses, and Venues
The 50-and-over circuit is delivering one of its most compelling seasons in years. The 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule spans 28 official events, nearly $70 million in total prize money, and a field packed with Major champions, World Golf Hall of Famers, and former world number ones who can still flat-out play.
From the warm-weather opener in Hawaii to the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, this season offers golf fans a coast-to-coast showcase of the sport’s most experienced competitors. Whether you follow the senior circuit weekly or just tune in for the majors, here is everything you need to know about the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season.
Table of Contents
- 2026 PGA Tour Champions Season Overview
- Full 2026 Schedule: Dates, Venues, and Purses
- The Five Senior Majors in 2026
- New Events and Notable Changes for 2026
- Charles Schwab Cup Playoff Structure
- Players to Watch in 2026
- How the PGA Tour Champions Works
- Frequently Asked Questions
2026 PGA Tour Champions Season Overview
The PGA Tour Champions — commonly referred to as the senior tour — is the professional golf circuit for players aged 50 and older. It operates under the PGA Tour umbrella and serves as both a competitive stage for former PGA Tour stars and a bridge that keeps marquee names in the sport long after their peak playing years.
The 2026 season opens January 23–25 at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Hawaii and closes at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Arizona on November 12–15. In between sits one of the most geographically diverse schedules the circuit has assembled, with stops in Scotland, Morocco, Portugal, Canada, and across the continental United States.
The nearly $70 million schedule features 28 official events, with several new sponsors and tournaments joining the docket for 2026.
Full 2026 Schedule: Dates, Venues, and Purses
| Dates | Tournament | Venue | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 23–25 | Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai | Hualalai Golf Course, Ka’upulehu-Kona, HI | $2,000,000 |
| Feb. 13–15 | Chubb Classic | Tiburon Golf Club (Black Course), Naples, FL | $1,800,000 |
| Mar. 6–8 | James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational | The Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton, FL | $2,200,000 |
| Mar. 20–22 | Cologuard Classic | La Paloma Country Club, Tucson, AZ | $2,200,000 |
| Mar. 27–29 | Hoag Classic | Newport Beach Country Club, Newport Beach, CA | $2,200,000 |
| Apr. 16–19 | Senior PGA Championship | The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton, FL | $3,000,000 |
| Apr. 24–26 | Mitsubishi Electric Classic | TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA | $2,000,000 |
| Apr. 30 – May 3 | Regions Tradition | Greystone Golf & Country Club, Birmingham, AL | $2,600,000 |
| May 8–10 | Insperity Invitational | The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, TX | $3,000,000 |
| May 22–24 | Trophy Hassan II | Royal Golf Dar es Salam, Morocco | $2,500,000 |
| Jun. 5–7 | American Family Insurance Championship | University Ridge Golf Course, Madison, WI | $3,000,000 |
| Jun. 9–12 | Kaulig Companies Championship | Firestone Country Club (South Course), Akron, OH | $3,500,000 |
| Jun. 12–14 | Principal Charity Classic | Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA | $2,000,000 |
| Jun. 26–28 | Dick’s Sporting Goods Open | En-Joie Golf Course, Endicott, NY | $2,200,000 |
| Jun. 26–29 | U.S. Senior Open Championship | Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado Springs, CO | $4,000,000 |
| Jul. 25–28 | Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex | Gleneagles Resort, Perthshire, Scotland | $2,850,000 |
| Jul. 31 – Aug. 2 | Portugal Invitational (NEW) | The Els Club Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal | $3,000,000 |
| Aug. 14–16 | Boeing Classic | The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, WA | $2,300,000 |
| Aug. 21–23 | Rogers Charity Classic | Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, Calgary, Canada | $2,500,000 |
| Aug. 28–30 | The Ally Challenge | Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, Grand Blanc, MI | $2,200,000 |
| Sept. 11–13 | Sanford International | Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls, SD | $2,200,000 |
| Sept. 18–20 | Pure Insurance Championship | Pebble Beach Golf Links / Poppy Hills, Pebble Beach, CA | $2,400,000 |
| Oct. 2–4 | Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic (NEW) | Lehigh Country Club, Allentown, PA | $2,300,000 |
| Oct. 9–11 | Constellation Furyk and Friends | Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville, FL | $2,100,000 |
| Oct. 16–18 | SAS Championship | Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, NC | $2,300,000 |
| Oct. 23–25 | Stifel Charity Classic (Playoff Event 1) | Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis, MO | $2,300,000 |
| Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 | Simmons Bank Championship (Playoff Event 2) | Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock, AR | $2,300,000 |
| Nov. 12–15 | Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Playoff Event 3) | Phoenix Country Club, Phoenix, AZ | $3,000,000 |
| Dec. 4–6 | Skechers World Champions Cup | TBA | $1,500,000 |
Bold denotes majors or Charles Schwab Cup playoff events.
The Five Senior Majors in 2026
The PGA Tour Champions season is anchored by five major championships, each carrying elevated prestige and purses alongside the circuit’s regular events.
1. Senior PGA Championship — The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton, FL (April 16–19) The season’s first major returns to Florida, with The Concession Golf Club serving as host. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, the course is named for Nicklaus’s famous sportsmanship gesture during the 1969 Ryder Cup. The 156-player field includes 21 major champions and 11 past Senior PGA Champions, making it one of the deepest fields on the calendar. The purse is $3,000,000.
2. Regions Tradition — Greystone Golf & Country Club, Birmingham, AL (April 30 – May 3) One of the circuit’s flagship events, the Regions Tradition at Greystone draws a 78-player field of the senior circuit’s elite competitors for a $2,600,000 purse. It has been one of the most consistently compelling major championships on the 50-and-over circuit in recent seasons.
3. U.S. Senior Open Championship — Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado Springs, CO (June 26–29) At $4,000,000, the U.S. Senior Open is the highest-purse event on the entire 2026 schedule. The Broadmoor Golf Club, set against the Rocky Mountain backdrop of Colorado Springs, provides one of the most scenic and demanding settings in senior major championship golf.
4. Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex — Gleneagles Resort, Perthshire, Scotland (July 25–28) The senior circuit’s international major brings the field to Scotland for a $2,850,000 championship at the legendary Gleneagles Resort — one of the most celebrated golf destinations in the world.
5. Kaulig Companies Championship — Firestone Country Club (South Course), Akron, OH (June 9–12) Contested at the storied South Course at Firestone Country Club, the fifth major of the season offers a $3,500,000 purse and is played on one of the most historically significant venues in American professional golf.
New Events and Notable Changes for 2026
The 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule brings several structural changes worth noting.
Two new events join the schedule for 2026: the Portugal Invitational at The Els Club Vilamoura in Algarve, Portugal, and the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Two events that appeared on the 2025 schedule do not return in 2026: the Galleri Classic at Mission Hills in California and the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia.
The Portugal Invitational is a notable addition, bringing the circuit to continental Europe for the first time and adding to a growing international footprint that already includes Scotland, Morocco, and Canada. The Els Club Vilamoura is one of the premier resort golf destinations in Europe and was designed by Ernie Els himself — an added layer of connection given Els is still an active player on the senior circuit.
Charles Schwab Cup Playoff Structure
The Charles Schwab Cup playoff determines the season-long champion of the PGA Tour Champions circuit. The 2026 playoff structure features three events played across October and November:
The Stifel Charity Classic in St. Louis kicks off the proceedings with 72 players from October 23–25 as a new event to start the playoffs. The Simmons Bank Championship in Arkansas follows with 54 players, ahead of the 36-player Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Arizona.
The field is progressively cut from 72 to 54 to 36 as the three events unfold, creating a genuine playoff pressure structure that rewards consistent performance throughout the regular season. The champion earns the Charles Schwab Cup title, the circuit’s equivalent of a season-long championship award.
Players to Watch in 2026
The 2026 PGA Tour Champions field combines familiar senior circuit stalwarts with some significant names making extended runs on the 50-and-over circuit.
Stewart Cink enters 2026 as the reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion and one of the pre-tournament favorites at the Senior PGA Championship, where he carried 6-to-1 odds heading into the final round.
Ernie Els continues to compete at a high level, with his personal design — The Els Club Vilamoura — serving as host for the new Portugal Invitational later in the season. Els brings both competitive fire and a unique connection to the new European event.
Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion and one of the all-time greats of senior golf, remains in the field and continues to compete with remarkable consistency.
Vijay Singh made headlines at the start of the 2026 season by using a career earnings exemption to compete on the main PGA Tour at age 62, but his primary competitive home remains the Champions circuit. Singh played through physical adversity at the Senior PGA Championship, describing significant issues with his foot and back, yet still completed three rounds at The Concession.
Other notable names active in the 2026 field include Padraig Harrington, Zach Johnson, Henrik Stenson, Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk, Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, and Miguel Angel Jimenez.
How the PGA Tour Champions Works
For fans newer to the senior circuit, here is a quick primer on how the PGA Tour Champions is structured.
Players must be 50 years of age to be eligible for PGA Tour Champions membership and competition. Most events are played over 54 holes (three rounds) rather than the 72-hole standard on the main PGA Tour, though the five major championships are contested over 72 holes. Carts are permitted during regular-season events, though players competing in main PGA Tour events (such as Vijay Singh using his exemption) must walk.
Season-long FedEx Cup-style points are tracked through the Charles Schwab Cup standings, with the top performers qualifying for the three-event playoff. The circuit’s television home is Golf Channel and NBC, with most events streaming on Peacock.
For current tee times, leaderboards, and ticket information, visit the official PGA Tour Champions website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many events are on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule? The 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule features 28 official events, running from January through November, with a season-ending Skechers World Champions Cup in December.
How much prize money is available on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions? The 2026 PGA Tour Champions season offers nearly $70 million in total prize money across 28 official events.
What are the five senior majors in 2026? The five senior majors in 2026 are the Senior PGA Championship (Bradenton, FL), the Regions Tradition (Birmingham, AL), the U.S. Senior Open (Colorado Springs, CO), the Senior Open Championship (Gleneagles, Scotland), and the Kaulig Companies Championship (Akron, OH).
Which event has the largest purse on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule? The U.S. Senior Open Championship at the Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs carries the largest purse at $4,000,000.
What are the new events on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule? Two new events join the 2026 schedule: the Portugal Invitational at The Els Club Vilamoura in Portugal and the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Where is the Charles Schwab Cup Championship held in 2026? The Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the season-ending points championship finale, is held at Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona, November 12–15.
What age do players need to be to compete on the PGA Tour Champions? Players must be at least 50 years old to be eligible for PGA Tour Champions membership and competition.
Are there any Florida stops on the 2026 PGA Tour Champions schedule? Yes. The 2026 season includes two Florida events: the Chubb Classic at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples (February 13–15) and the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton (April 16–19).
Schedule information is current as of publication date. Dates and venues are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit PGATour.com/PGATour-Champions.
