The 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs schedule runs across three weeks in August, and this year comes with a fresh TV wrinkle: ESPN is adding live coverage on its main linear channel for the first time. The postseason opens at the FedEx St. Jude Championship (Aug 13-16), moves to the BMW Championship (Aug 20-23), and finishes at the TOUR Championship at East Lake (Aug 27-30), where the FedExCup champion is crowned. Below you will find the full schedule, TV details, how the playoff cut works, and a free printable Road to East Lake tracker.
2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 2026
- Event 1: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aug 13-16, TPC Southwind, Memphis (Top 70)
- Event 2: BMW Championship, Aug 20-23, Bellerive CC, St. Louis (Top 50)
- Finale: TOUR Championship, Aug 27-30, East Lake GC, Atlanta (Top 30)
- Format: progressive cut 70 to 50 to 30; finale is 72 holes with all players starting even par
- New for 2026: ESPN adds 12 hours of Rounds 1-2 coverage on its main channel, plus 100+ hours on PGA Tour Live via the ESPN App
2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs Schedule
All three events run Thursday through Sunday. The field shrinks at each stop, from 70 players at TPC Southwind to 50 at Bellerive to the top 30 at East Lake. Full field and points details are on the official FedExCup standings page.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Field | ESPN linear (R1-2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx St. Jude Championship | Aug 13-16 | TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN | Top 70 | Aug 13-14, 9-11 AM ET |
| BMW Championship | Aug 20-23 | Bellerive CC, St. Louis, MO | Top 50 | Aug 20-21, 10 AM-noon ET |
| TOUR Championship | Aug 27-30 | East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA | Top 30 | Aug 27-28, 11 AM-1 PM ET |
How the FedExCup Playoffs Work: The Road to East Lake
The playoffs use a progressive cut. The top 70 in FedExCup points qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship; after Memphis, the field narrows to the top 50 for the BMW Championship. Only the top 30 advance to the TOUR Championship at East Lake. In 2026 the finale is a straight 72-hole stroke-play event with every player starting at even par, so the winner at East Lake is the FedExCup champion. Use the printable tracker above to fill in who survives each cut on the road to Atlanta.
How to Watch the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs
For the first time, ESPN carries live playoff coverage on its main channel: two-hour windows during Rounds 1 and 2 of each event (St. Jude Aug 13-14, BMW Aug 20-21, TOUR Championship Aug 27-28), with enhanced production including extra cameras, drones, and 3D course modeling. That is on top of more than 100 hours of PGA Tour Live on the ESPN App. Weekend rounds air on Golf Channel and NBC, with streaming on Peacock. Save the printable so you always know when coverage starts.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs
When are the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs?
The playoffs run across three weeks in August 2026: the FedEx St. Jude Championship (Aug 13-16), the BMW Championship (Aug 20-23), and the TOUR Championship (Aug 27-30) at East Lake.
How does the FedEx Cup Playoff cut work?
The top 70 in FedExCup points make the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the field cuts to the top 50 for the BMW Championship, and only the top 30 reach the TOUR Championship at East Lake.
What is the 2026 TOUR Championship format?
It is a 72-hole stroke-play event where every player starts at even par. There are no staggered starting strokes in 2026, so whoever wins at East Lake wins the FedExCup.
What channel are the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs on?
New for 2026, ESPN airs Rounds 1-2 on its main linear channel in two-hour windows, plus PGA Tour Live on the ESPN App. Weekend rounds air on Golf Channel and NBC, with streaming on Peacock.
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