The 16th Presidents Cup is set to unfold at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA will host the International squad in a high‑stakes four‑day showdown. This edition features a total of 30 points up for grabs across five distinct sessions, beginning with a series of four‑ball matches on Thursday, followed by foursomes on Friday, additional four‑ball and foursome contests on Saturday, and culminating in a full field of singles on Sunday.
The first side to accumulate 15.5 points will claim the trophy, while the defending champions, Team USA, need 15 points to retain their title. Team USA, entering as the reigning champions and eyeing an unprecedented 11th straight victory in this biennial event, have a storied record of dominance, having won 13 of the previous 15 contests. Their International rivals, on the other hand, are chasing only their second overall triumph and their first since 1998. Historically, the International side has struggled on foreign soil, never having won the Cup away from home and suffering defeat in every edition since a tie in 2003.
The schedule is laid out in British Summer Time (BST) for the benefit of overseas viewers. Thursday’s four‑ball matches kick off at 17:35 with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns taking on Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. The second match follows at 17:53 featuring Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele against Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune.
At 18:11, Justin Thomas partners with Jackson Koivun to meet Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria, while at 18:29, Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa face Ryan Fox and Adam Scott. The final Thursday pairing, beginning at 18:47, sees Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay square off against Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim.
Friday’s foursomes are slated for 19:05, 19:23, 19:41, and 20:01, though the specific pairings are not listed here. Saturday offers a double‑header: four‑ball matches start at 13:02, 13:20, 13:38, and 13:56, followed by foursomes at 19:15, 19:29, 19:43, and 19:57. The Sunday singles begin at 17:02 and continue through 18:19, with each player stepping onto the first tee in a bid to secure crucial points for their side.
Captaining the United States is former PGA Tour winner Brandt Snedeker, who will rely on a blend of automatic qualifiers and captain's picks to assemble a formidable lineup. Automatic qualifiers for the U.S. team include world‑ranked stars Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa.
Snedeker’s captain’s selections add depth and experience: Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas. Supporting them are vice‑captains Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson, all of whom bring veteran insight to strategy and pairings.
The International contingent is led by Australian legend Geoff Ogilvy. Their automatic qualifiers comprise Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea), and Adam Scott (Australia). Ogilvy’s captain’s picks feature a diverse group: Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa), and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan). Vice‑captains Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith, and Camilo Villegas round out the leadership staff, providing tactical guidance and morale support.
Broadcast coverage will be extensive on Sky Sports, with live feeds from every session. Thursday’s four‑ball action begins at 5:30 pm BST, with the first tee shot at 5:35 pm (11:35 am local time). Friday’s foursomes start at 7:00 pm BST, and the first match kicks off at 7:05 pm (1:05 pm local time). Saturday’s four‑ball matches are available on Sky Sports+ at 1:00 pm and on Sky Sports Golf at 5:30 pm, while the afternoon foursomes air live from 7:00 pm.
Sunday’s singles receive full coverage beginning at 5:00 pm on Sky Sports Golf and continue well beyond the final putt, ensuring fans can follow every decisive moment. In addition to the Presidents Cup, Sky Sports will also broadcast two other major tournaments that week: the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, the latter marking the first LPGA event on Sky Sports since the Solheim Cup. For viewers seeking the most seamless experience, the network recommends using the Chrome browser to access the video player, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance.
Those without a Sky Sports subscription can still stream the coverage via the platform’s no‑contract options, which provide flexible access to live golf and a host of other sports. As the competition unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Team USA can extend its remarkable streak or if the International side can finally break through and secure a historic victory. The blend of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and strategic pairings promises a thrilling contest that will captivate golf enthusiasts worldwide.