Staff WriterThe unmistakable sound of golf balls being walloped at warp speed will echo once more through the Staffordshire countryside as LIV Golf UK returns to JCB Golf & Country Club from 24–26 July 2026.
Yes, the rebel league that’s turned golf into a travelling rock show is heading back to Rocester for a third installment of its UK showcase — and if previous years are anything to go by, expect more fireworks than a Guy Fawkes bonfire in a wind tunnel.
LIV Golf UK by JCB 2026 isn’t just another tournament on the calendar — it’s a love letter to British fans who’ve backed the league since its launch in 2022.
This will mark LIV’s fifth UK event, and judging by the 37,000-plus who packed the course in 2024 — many of whom were entirely new to the game — the appetite for raucous fairways and post-round DJs is still very much alive and kicking.
“In many ways, the UK is our spiritual home – it’s where it all began for LIV Golf,” said Ross Hallett, LIV Golf’s Executive Vice President, Head of Events.
“British fans have been with us since day one, and we’re excited to continue sharing the LIV Golf story with JCB through this extended partnership.”
That partnership, now confirmed to run through 2026, will again bring LIV’s 54-player all-star field to the stunning 240-acre JCB estate, with individual and team glory up for grabs across three days.
And just to sweeten the deal — or perhaps shake your soul — superstar DJ Kygo will bring his playlist of global hits to Saturday night’s festivities, spinning from 6:30 p.m. sharp.
Early bird tickets for LIV Golf UK 2026 are already on sale at LIVGolf.com/uk2026, including Club 54 hospitality and three-day ground passes that offer everything from live golf to gourmet grub and family-friendly chaos.
The man behind the venue, JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald, made no bones about the scale of ambition:
“JCB was delighted to sponsor that first LIV Golf tournament and as we prepare to host LIV Golf for a second time this weekend, we are excited to be creating a new piece of history by extending our partnership into 2026.
JCB’s motto is: ‘Always Looking For A Better Way’ and I am in no doubt that this year’s tournament will be better and bigger than the 2024 event.”
On-course, the action promises to be anything but subtle. Defending champ Jon Rahm returns with his Legion XIII outfit, fresh off a 2024 season that saw them sweep both individual and team titles.
Hot on their heels is Crushers GC, led by a resurgent Bryson DeChambeau, along with a who’s-who of golf’s headline-makers including Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Cam Smith, Sergio Garcia, and Joaquin Niemann — the 2025 season’s current points leader.
Flying the flag for the home crowd will be Majesticks GC captains Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson and Sam Horsfield, while UK favourites Paul Casey, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Richard Bland and Graeme McDowell will be aiming to turn familiar turf into an advantage.
If the action inside the ropes doesn’t tickle your Titleists, the off-course setup might. Built by European Golf Design’s Robin Hiseman, JCB’s championship track is a beast with brains — none more so than the 255-yard island green at 17 that has humbled many a pro and inspired even more fan selfies.
Add in the ITV free-to-air coverage across the UK, and LIV Golf UK by JCB continues to prove it’s not just a sporting event — it’s a full-blown cultural experience that’s redefining how fans engage with golf.
