🔥 Trending British Open Golf 2026: Dates, Location, and Key Information

The 154th Open Championship, also known as the British Open, will take place from July 16 to July 19, 2026 ⁵⁶. The event will be held at the historic Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England ⁴⁶.

Key Dates and Location

• Tournament Dates: July 16-19, 2026 ⁵⁶
• Location: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Merseyside, England ⁵⁶

This marks the 11th time Royal Birkdale has hosted The Open Championship ⁶. The full event, including practice days, will run from July 12 to July 19, 2026 ¹.

Broadcast Information (U.S.)

For fans in the United States, early morning live coverage of the tournament is expected to be available on USA Network and Peacock, with weekend final rounds potentially airing on NBC ⁶⁷. Specific tee times and detailed broadcast schedules will be announced closer to the event ⁵.

Defending Champion

The defending champion for the 2026 Open Championship is Scottie Scheffler, who won the 2025 Open by four strokes over runner-up Harris English ⁵.