The 2026 AIG Women’s Open is the fifth and final women’s major of the year, played July 30 to August 2, 2026 at Royal Lytham & St Annes in England. It is a landmark 50th staging of the championship on one of the great links courses, with Miyu Yamashita returning as defending champion. This page has the 2026 AIG Women’s Open dates, format, how to watch, and where to find tee times, pairings, and the leaderboard as the week unfolds.
2026 AIG Women’s Open: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 10, 2026
- Dates: July 30 to August 2, 2026 (championship week from July 29)
- Venue: Royal Lytham & St Annes, England (links course)
- Status: fifth and final women’s major of 2026 (50th staging)
- Defending champion: Miyu Yamashita (2025)
- Format: 72-hole stroke play with a 36-hole cut
- TV: Golf Channel and NBC (US), Sky Sports (UK)
2026 AIG Women’s Open Schedule: Round-by-Round Dates
The championship is 72 holes over four days, with a cut to the low scorers after 36 holes. Tee times and pairings for each round are released the week of the event; the round dates are below.
| Date | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 30 | Round 1 | Royal Lytham & St Annes |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Round 2 (36-hole cut) | Royal Lytham & St Annes |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Round 3 | Royal Lytham & St Annes |
| Sun, Aug 2 | Final Round | Royal Lytham & St Annes |
About the 2026 AIG Women’s Open
The AIG Women’s Open closes the women’s major season, and in 2026 it returns to Royal Lytham & St Annes for the sixth time, its first visit since Georgia Hall’s win in 2018. The seaside links, with its tight fairways and deep bunkers, rewards precise ball-striking and creative shot-making in the wind, and the 50th staging gives the week extra weight. The best players from the LPGA and Ladies European Tour meet a field filled out through the championship’s qualifying routes, chasing the final major title of the year.
How to Watch the 2026 AIG Women’s Open
In the United States, the AIG Women’s Open airs on Golf Channel and NBC, and in the United Kingdom it is shown on Sky Sports. Streaming details and the full daily broadcast window are confirmed closer to the championship. We will add tee times, pairings, and a live leaderboard link here once the week begins.
2026 AIG Women’s Open: Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 AIG Women’s Open?
The 2026 AIG Women’s Open is played July 30 to August 2, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with the championship week running from July 29. Round 1 is Thursday, July 30, and the final round is Sunday, August 2.
Where is the 2026 AIG Women’s Open played?
The championship is at Royal Lytham & St Annes on the coast of North West England, a classic links course hosting the AIG Women’s Open for the sixth time. It last staged the event in 2018.
Is the AIG Women’s Open a major?
Yes. The AIG Women’s Open is the fifth and final women’s major of the year. The 2026 edition is a landmark 50th staging of the championship.
Who is the defending champion?
Miyu Yamashita is the defending champion after winning the 2025 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales at 11-under par.
How can I watch the 2026 AIG Women’s Open?
In the US, coverage is on Golf Channel and NBC; in the UK, it is on Sky Sports. Streaming options and the full broadcast schedule are confirmed closer to the event, and tee times and pairings post the week of the championship.
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Source: AIG Women’s Open official site.
