The 2026 Presidents Cup is set for September 22–27, 2026, at Medinah Country Club near Chicago, Illinois, bringing one of golf’s biggest international team competitions to the Chicago area.
The biennial event pits the United States Team against the International Team, which consists of top players from around the world outside Europe. The actual competition will run from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, following practice days earlier in the week.
Where Is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup will be played at Medinah Country Club’s Course No. 3 in Medinah, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
Medinah is one of the most recognizable championship golf venues in the United States. Course No. 3 has previously hosted major events including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.
Hosting the Presidents Cup adds another major international team competition to Medinah’s history.
When Is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
Presidents Cup week runs from Tuesday, September 22 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The first two days are primarily dedicated to practice and preparations before competitive matches begin Thursday.
The main competition schedule is:
Tuesday, September 22: Practice Day
Wednesday, September 23: Practice Day
Thursday, September 24: Opening matches
Friday, September 25: Team matches
Saturday, September 26: Team matches
Sunday, September 27: Singles matches and conclusion of the Presidents Cup
Who Is Playing in the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The Presidents Cup features 12 players representing the United States and 12 players representing the International Team.
Unlike the Ryder Cup, European golfers do not compete for the International Team because Europe has its own team competition against the United States in the Ryder Cup.
The International Team can feature eligible players from countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, South Africa and other nations outside Europe.
Who Are the 2026 Presidents Cup Captains?
Brandt Snedeker is the captain of the United States Team for the 2026 Presidents Cup.
Former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy is the captain of the International Team.
Both captains are responsible for preparing their teams, making captain’s selections and determining pairings throughout the competition.
What Is the Presidents Cup Format?
The Presidents Cup is a match-play team competition rather than a traditional stroke-play golf tournament.
Players compete in team matches during the opening days before every player participates in a singles match on Sunday.
Points are awarded based on the outcome of each match, and the team with the required points at the end of Sunday’s competition wins the Presidents Cup.
Who Won the Last Presidents Cup?
The United States won the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada, defeating the International Team 18½–11½.
That result extended the United States’ long run of success in the competition heading into the 2026 edition at Medinah.
2026 Presidents Cup Quick Facts
Event: 2026 Presidents Cup
Dates: September 22–27, 2026
Competition Dates: September 24–27, 2026
Location: Medinah, Illinois
Venue: Medinah Country Club
Course: Course No. 3
U.S. Team Captain: Brandt Snedeker
International Team Captain: Geoff Ogilvy
Defending Champion: United States
Format: Team match play
When Does the 2026 Presidents Cup Start?
Presidents Cup week officially begins Tuesday, September 22, with practice activities at Medinah Country Club. The matches that count toward the Presidents Cup begin Thursday, September 24, with the tournament concluding with Sunday singles on September 27.
With Medinah Country Club providing the setting and 24 of the world’s top golfers representing the United States and International teams, the 2026 Presidents Cup will bring four days of match-play golf to the Chicago area.