Since its launch, LIV Golf events have featured 54 holes played across three days. From 2026, tournaments will take place over four days, generally starting on Thursdays, with the season opener in Riyadh beginning on Wednesday, 4 February.

The League confirmed that its high-energy team and individual competitions will remain at the core of its format, along with the shotgun starts and entertainment-driven experience that have defined LIV Golf since its inception.

“As we enter our fourth season as a League, the move to 72 holes marks a pivotal new chapter for LIV Golf that strengthens our League, challenges our elite field of players, and delivers more of the world-class golf, energy, innovation and access that our global audience wants. We’re seeing upward momentum and traction from Hong Kong to Adelaide to Indianapolis, and that heightened interest opens the door to add another day of golf while benefiting our fans, players, marketing partners, and our global media partners,” said Scott O’Neil, LIV Golf CEO. “The most successful leagues around the world - IPL, EPL, NBA, MLB, NFL - continue to innovate and evolve their product, and as an emerging league, we are no different. LIV Golf will always have an eye towards progress that acts in the best interest of LIV Golf and in the best interest of the sport.”

Each regular season event will feature 72 holes of stroke play, with team scores determined by the cumulative individual results. The format for the season-ending Team Championship will be announced later.

“This is a win for the League, and the players,” said Jon Rahm, Legion XIII Captain and the two-time reigning Individual Champion. “LIV Golf is a player’s league. We are competitors to the core and we want every opportunity to compete at the highest level and to perfect our craft. Moving to 72 holes is the logical next step that strengthens the competition, tests us more fully, and if the growing galleries from last season are any indication, delivers more of what the fans want.”

“Everyone wants to see the best players in the world competing against each other, especially in the majors, and for the good of the game, we need a path forward," said Bryson DeChambeau, Crushers GC Captain. “By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally. This is a fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product, showing how our League listens and adapts to create the best possible experience.”

“I’m excited to see the League make this shift,” said Joaquin Niemann, Torque GC Captain. “Moving to 72 holes means more competition, which is what we want. We’re here to compete every round and this evolution delivers that for our team. More time on-course means more opportunity, whether it's visibility, performance, or delivering for our fans.”

"I think it’s a great move for the League and I’m excited for it. Playing 72 holes just feels a little more like the big tournaments we’ve all grown up playing. I’ve always liked the grind of four rounds – it gives the best players a chance to rise to the top,” said Dustin Johnson, 4Aces GC Captain. "LIV Golf has been a great experience from the start, and I think this makes it even better for the fans and for us out there competing."

LIV Golf also confirmed that the fan experience will remain central to every event, with music, family zones, local food and drink, and live concerts continuing to feature throughout the tournament days. Premium hospitality and the popular “Party Hole” will also return.

The change reflects the league’s continued global growth, following a record-breaking 2025 season that saw all-time highs in attendance, sponsorship revenue, and television audiences. LIV Golf’s broadcast reach now extends to nearly 900 million households across more than 200 countries.