Rory McIlroy or the field? That’s the question as the PGA Tour continues its march through Florida this week for the Players Championship.
McIlroy, the No. 2 golfer in the world trailing only Scottie Scheffler, looks to repeat at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach after outlasting J.J. Spaun in a playoff last season. The five-time major champion became the eighth multiple winner of the Players Championship, having also won in 2019.
McIlroy will lead a field of 123 players who look to grab a share of the $25 million purse, including a $4.5 million prize for the winner.
Here are key facts about the 2026 event:
When is the Players Championship?
It runs Thursday to Sunday.
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all of the action in the ESPN App and in the ESPN streaming hub.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern and subject to change
Thursday
7:30 a.m.: First-round coverage begins.
Friday
7:30 a.m.: Second-round coverage begins.
Saturday
8 a.m.: Third-round coverage begins.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.: Final-round coverage begins.
Coverage includes main feed, featured holes and featured groups.
Which top players will be playing in the event?
▪︎ Scottie Scheffler
▪︎ Rory McIlroy
▪︎ Tommy Fleetwood
▪︎ Collin Morikawa
▪︎ Justin Rose
How can fans access more golf content from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN golf hub page for the latest news, scores and more.
