LIV Golf announces return to Riyadh for 2026 season opener
LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences will return to Saudi Arabia to launch its 2026 season at LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group, taking place 5-7 February 2026 at the spectacular Riyadh Golf Club.
Following a dramatic debut under the lights in 2025, the season opener promises another thrilling display of night golf in the heart of the capital, once again bringing a festival of world-class sport and entertainment.
Early bird tickets for LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group 2026 are now available at LIVGolf.com including a select number of Club 54 hospitality tickets and three-day grounds passes to enjoy a festival of world-class golf, live music, and family-friendly experiences.
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia's leading multi-asset class real estate developer, continues with LIV Golf as global Pillar Partner for the 2026 season.
The 2026 season marks the second consecutive year LIV Golf opens its season in Riyadh, a key stop on the league's international calendar and a symbol of the Kingdom's growing commitment to elite sport. LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group builds on the momentum of a groundbreaking 2025 event, which saw Cleeks Golf Club's star Adrian Meronk claim a wire-to-wire individual victory and Legion XIII, captained by Jon Rahm, dominate the team competition in the league's revamped four-score format.
The 2026 event is set to kickstart a packed global calendar that includes confirmed events in Adelaide (13-15 February), Singapore (13-15 March), South Africa (20-22 March), Mexico City (17-19 April), and the United Kingdom (24–26 July).
Ross Hallett, LIV Golf Executive Vice President, Head of Events, said, 'Together, with ROSHN Group's continued partnership, we're excited to bring our global stars once again to Riyadh for our season opener in 2026. Last year's event was the very first LIV Golf event played under lights, and it provided an electrifying start for players and fans alike, delivering a truly unique viewing experience and reinforcing LIV Golf's commitment to innovation. 2026 will be bigger and better with a focus on providing an unforgettable experience including light shows, a food festival, fan experiences, fair rides, golf activities, hospitality, concerts and more! We are grateful for the support of Golf Saudi and Riyadh Golf Club who provide a world class facility for our players and teams to perform.'
Cleeks Golf Club's Adrian Meronk, winner of LIV Golf Riyadh 2025, said, 'Winning in Riyadh was one of the proudest moments of my 2025 season. Playing under the lights, in front of such an electric crowd, brought out the best in me. LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group will be unlike anything else in the game. It's fast, it's bold, and it sets the tone for the entire season. I can't wait to return and defend my title in 2026.'
Fans can expect to see a stellar field including Meronk, the defending individual champion from Cleeks Golf Club, along with defending team champion Legion XIII, featuring Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin and Caleb Surratt. They'll be joined by international stars including 2025 season points leader and LIV Golf Jeddah 2024 champion Joaquin Niemann (Torque GC), Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), LIV Golf Jeddah 2023 champion Brooks Koepka (Smash GC), Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC), Cam Smith (Ripper GC), and Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), amongst many others.
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