The 2026 Presidents Cup brings the United States and the International team to Medinah Country Club near Chicago from September 24 to 27, 2026. This is the 16th edition of the biennial team match-play event, and below you will find the full format, the session-by-session schedule, and a free printable pairings sheet you can fill in as the matches are announced.
2026 Presidents Cup: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 2026
- Dates: Thursday-Sunday, September 24-27, 2026 (practice rounds Sept 22-23)
- Venue: Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3), Medinah, IL
- Teams: United States vs International (players from outside Europe)
- Captains: Brandt Snedeker (USA), Geoff Ogilvy (International)
- Format: 30 total matches – foursomes, four-ball, and singles; 15.5 points wins
2026 Presidents Cup Format and Session Schedule
The Presidents Cup is contested over four days with 30 total matches. Unlike the Ryder Cup, there are no points held back: every match is worth one point, and a team needs 15.5 points to win the cup. The full schedule from the official Presidents Cup site breaks down as follows.
| Day | Session | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 24 | Foursomes (alternate shot) | 5 |
| Fri, Sept 25 | Four-ball (best ball) | 5 |
| Sat, Sept 26 (AM) | Foursomes (alternate shot) | 4 |
| Sat, Sept 26 (PM) | Four-ball (best ball) | 4 |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Singles (match play) | 12 |
| Total | 15.5 points to win the cup | 30 |
Teams and Captains
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States, and Geoff Ogilvy leads the International side of players from outside Europe. Each team has 12 players: six who qualify automatically and six captain’s picks. The US six are set by FedExCup points through the BMW Championship, while the International six come from the world ranking on August 31, 2026. Full rosters are announced in late summer, so the printable above is built to be filled in by hand.
Team rosters will be posted here once both captains finalize their 12-player squads. Check back in September, or use the printable to track the picks as they are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Presidents Cup
When and where is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup runs Thursday through Sunday, September 24-27, 2026, at Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3) in Medinah, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Practice rounds are September 22-23.
Who are the 2026 Presidents Cup captains?
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States team and Geoff Ogilvy captains the International team. Each side has 12 players, six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks.
What is the format of the Presidents Cup?
There are 30 matches worth one point each: five foursomes on Thursday, five four-ball on Friday, four foursomes and four four-ball on Saturday, and 12 singles on Sunday. A team needs 15.5 points to win.
Who is on the International team at the Presidents Cup?
The International team is made up of the best players from outside the United States and Europe, such as those from Australia, South Africa, Canada, South Korea, Japan, and South America. The full 12-player roster is set in late summer 2026.
More 2026 Golf Schedules & Printables
- 2026 PGA Tour Schedule & Results Tracker
- 2026 British Open Schedule: Royal Birkdale
- 2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship
