The 2026 Presidents Cup tees off on 24 September and runs through 27 September at Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3), Medinah, Illinois.
It’s the 16th edition of the biennial match-play contest between the top 12 professional golfers from the United States and the top 12 from an International Team drawn from outside Europe. The tournament heads back to US soil for the first time since 2022.
Defending champions Team USA enter the tournament holding a dominant 13–1–1 record in the event’s history, with their most recent win an 18.5–11.5 victory over the International Team at Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024.
This edition features a first-time captaincy pairing: Brandt Snedeker leads Team USA against Geoff Ogilvy‘s International squad.
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When & Where is the Presidents Cup Happening?
How to Watch the Presidents Cup in Ireland
Sky Sports holds exclusive rights to the Presidents Cup in the UK and Ireland, having recently extended its PGA Tour partnership through 2029.
Every session airs live on Sky Sports Golf in Ireland, through the NOW streaming service. NOW’s Sports Extra plan is €33.99/mo (currently discounted to €17/mo).
Here’s how to watch the full Presidents Cup in Ireland on mobile via the NOW TV app:
Step 1: Go to NOW TV and click on Sports.
Step 2: Select any Sports Extra plan to access Sky Sports
Step 3: Enter your personal details to create a new account and pay to complete the subscription.
Step 5: Enjoy watching the Presidents Cup once live!
Free Way to Watch Presidents Cup in Ireland
Stream every match on your mobile on free streaming apps like SportzX by sideloading their APKs. Or, stream the Presidents Cup via free sports websites like viprow.nu/ OR vipleague.pm/ directly in your browser.
However, these free streaming sources are unreliable, so use a trusted VPN while streaming. Here’s how to watch the Presidents Cup for free in Ireland on mobile:
Step 1: Download and install the Surfshark VPN App. Connect to any server, e.g., the USA.
Step 2: Download and install SportzX APK.
Step 3: Open the app and go to the Sports section
Step 4: Select Sky Sports
Step 5: Select Sky Main Event or Sky Sports Golf.
Step 6: Start streaming once the Presidents Cup is live!
Schedule for the Presidents Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 4 | ||
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Milan vs. Ferencváros | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Levski Sofia vs. Jagiellonia | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Lillestrøm vs. Viktoria Plzeň | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen vs. Omonia | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Anderlecht vs. Salzburg | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs. Lyon | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Rennes vs. Olympiacos | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Sparta Prague vs. Bournemouth | 5:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar vs. Juventus | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Marseille | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Benfica vs. Lech Poznań | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Celta Vigo vs. Union Saint-Gilloise | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Celtic vs. Beşiktaş | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Hapoel Beer-Sheva vs. OFI Crete | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Sturm Graz vs. Celje | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Sunderland vs. Dinamo Zagreb | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 05, 2026 | Torreense vs. Ararat-Armenia | 8:00 PM |
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FAQs – Presidents Cup
1. What format does the Presidents Cup use?
It’s a four-day match play event between the USA and International 12-player teams. Thursday and Friday each feature five fourball or foursomes matches, Saturday features a mix of four fourball and four foursomes matches, and Sunday is all 12 singles matches, 30 points in total, with 15.5 needed to win.
2. Who are the defending champions?
Team USA, after an 18.5–11.5 win over an International Team at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Quebec, Canada, in September 2024.
3. Can I watch the Presidents Cup in Ireland for free?
No. Sky Sports holds exclusive UK and Ireland rights, having recently extended its PGA Tour deal through 2029.
Conclusion
The 2026 Presidents Cup runs from 24 to 27 September 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, with Team USA defending their commanding 13–1–1 record against the International Team.
You can watch the Presidents Cup in Ireland exclusively via Sky Sports, available through a NOW Sports Membership. However, you’ll need a VPN to unlock free sites. Surfshark is our #1 choice.
