Get our free printable 2026 U.S. Amateur bracket, a blank 64-player match-play draw you can fill in as the championship unfolds at Merion Golf Club. The 126th U.S. Amateur runs August 10 to 16, 2026, with 312 players cut to the low 64 for a single-elimination match-play bracket and a 36-hole final.
2026 U.S. Amateur: Quick Facts
- Dates: August 10 to 16, 2026.
- Host: Merion Golf Club (East Course), Ardmore, Pennsylvania, with stroke play also at Philadelphia Country Club.
- Field: 312 players.
- Format: 36 holes of stroke play, then the low 64 advance to match play.
- Final: 36-hole championship match on Sunday, August 16.
- TV: Peacock and NBC across the match-play rounds.
- Printable: free blank 64-player bracket PDF.
2026 U.S. Amateur Schedule
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10 | Stroke Play, Round 1 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Stroke Play, Round 2 (field cut to the low 64 for match play) |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Round of 64 and Round of 32 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Round of 16 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | Quarterfinals |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Semifinals |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Championship Match (36 holes) |
How the U.S. Amateur Bracket Works
The U.S. Amateur opens with 36 holes of stroke play over two days across two courses. The low 64 scorers then advance to a single-elimination match-play bracket, where every match is head to head and the loser goes home. The bracket runs from the Round of 64 down through the quarterfinals and semifinals, and the two survivors meet in a 36-hole championship match on Sunday. Print the bracket above and fill it in once match play begins on Wednesday.
How to Watch the 2026 U.S. Amateur
The match-play rounds are televised across Peacock and NBC from Wednesday through Sunday, with the 36-hole final on Sunday, August 16. Exact windows are set by the USGA closer to the event. For more brackets to print, visit our printable brackets hub, and see the official USGA championship page for the finalized field.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 U.S. Amateur?
The 2026 U.S. Amateur is played August 10 to 16, 2026 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
What is the format of the U.S. Amateur?
Players complete 36 holes of stroke play, and the low 64 advance to a single-elimination match-play bracket. The championship is a 36-hole match on the final Sunday.
How many players are in the U.S. Amateur field?
The 2026 field is 312 players, cut to the low 64 for match play after stroke play.
Is there a printable U.S. Amateur bracket?
Yes. Download the free printable blank 64-player match-play bracket PDF from the button near the top of this page and fill it in as the rounds are played.
