Discover the details of the upcoming 2026 Solheim Cup, including its location, scoring system, and player qualifications. The Solheim Cup, a prestigious three-day team competition between the USA and Europe, will take place from September 11-13, 2026. The event, which began in 1990, is named after Karsten and Louise Solheim, founders of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, the makers of PING golf equipment. As the largest team tournament in women's golf, it pits Team USA against Team Europe.
After being rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Solheim Cup returns to its biennial format, alternating with the Ryder Cup. The 2026 edition will be held in the Netherlands at Bernardus Golf, a course that has previously hosted the Dutch Open on the DP World Tour. The Championship course, designed by Kyle Phillips, features a heathland layout with challenging water hazards and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Solheim Cup consists of 28 matches played over three days, with three types of match play: foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Each match is worth one point, with the team reaching 14.5 points first declared the winner. The qualification process for the European team began at the 2024 La Sella Open and concluded at the 2026 AIG Women's Open.
The top two players on the Ladies European Tour Solheim Cup points list and the next six available players from the world rankings secured their spots. Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit led the LET Solheim Cup points list, while Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, and Nanna Koerstz Madsen also qualified.
Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Leona Maguire, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes as her wild card picks. For Team USA, the top seven players on the Solheim Cup list at the end of the qualifying period will secure automatic qualification.
The next two players on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings will also earn a spot, with the captain having three picks to complete the lineup. Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho have already accumulated enough points to secure their spots. The qualification campaign began at the 2024 FM Championship and will conclude at the 2026 CPKC Women's Open. Anna Nordqvist, a nine-time player and former vice-captain, has been named Europe's captain for 2026, with Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid serving as vice-captains.
Angela Stanford, a former major champion and six-time Team USA player, will captain the US team, with Kristy McPherson, Paula Creamer, and Brittany Lang as her vice-captains. Team USA won the 2024 Solheim Cup, defeating Team Europe 15.5-12.5.
The 2026 Solheim Cup promises to be an exciting event, with tickets now available for grounds passes and hospitality. Watch the tournament exclusively live on Sky Sports from September 11-13.