The 16th Presidents Cup is set to unfold at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA will host the International Team in a four‑day showdown. This edition features a total of 30 points up for grabs across five distinct sessions, and the competition format is designed to test both teamwork and individual skill. On Thursday, the event kicks off with five four‑ball matches, followed by five foursomes on Friday. Saturday brings a mixed day of four‑ball and foursomes, and the climax arrives on Sunday with a full slate of 24 singles matches.
The first side to accumulate at least 15.5 points will claim the Cup. Team USA enters the tournament as the defending champion, having secured the trophy in 2024 and aiming for an unprecedented 11th straight victory. To retain the Cup, they need just 15 points over the week.
The International Team, on the other hand, is chasing only their second title—its first since 1998—and has managed only a tie in 2003 since then. Historically, the United States has dominated, winning 13 of the last 15 contests.
The schedule is presented in British Summer Time (BST) for viewers in the United Kingdom, with local times noted where relevant. Thursday’s four‑ball tee times are as follows: - Match 1 (17:35): Scottie Scheffler / Sam Burns vs Min Woo Lee / Sungjae Im - Match 2 (17:53): Cameron Young / Xander Schauffele vs Hideki Matsuyama / Ryo Hisatsune - Match 3 (18:11): Justin Thomas / Jackson Koivun vs Corey Conners / Nico Echavarria - Match 4 (18:29): Wyndham Clark / Collin Morikawa vs Ryan Fox / Adam Scott - Match 5 (18:47): Chris Gotterup / Patrick Cantlay vs Tom Kim / Si Woo Kim Friday’s foursomes will be launched at 19:05, 19:23, 19:41 and 20:01 BST, while Saturday’s four‑ball action begins at 13:02, 13:20, 13:38 and 13:56 BST. The afternoon foursomes on Saturday are slated for 19:15, 19:29, 19:43 and 19:57 BST. Sunday’s singles start at 17:02 and run through 18:19 BST, with matches spaced roughly fifteen minutes apart.
Team USA’s leadership includes captain Brandt Snedeker, who will look to build on the 2024 triumph. His vice‑captains are Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson. The United States roster features automatic qualifiers Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa. Captain’s picks add Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.
The International side is guided by captain Geoff Ogilvy, whose vice‑captains are Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas. Automatic qualifiers for the International Team include Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea) and Adam Scott (Australia). Ogilvy’s captain’s picks round out the squad with Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan).
Sky Sports will broadcast every session live. Thursday’s four‑ball coverage 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, with the opening match teeing off at 7:05 pm (1:05 pm local).
Saturday’s four‑ball coverage will be available on Sky Sports+ at 1:00 pm and on Sky Sports Golf at 5:30 pm BST, followed by the afternoon foursomes at 7:00 pm. The Sunday singles receive full coverage from 5:00 pm BST on Sky Sports Golf and will continue well beyond the final point being secured.
In addition to the Presidents Cup, Sky Sports is airing two other major tournaments this week: the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, marking the first LPGA event on Sky Sports since the Solheim Cup. Golf fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports Golf, stream via the Sky Sports app, or access a no‑contract subscription for flexible viewing. The stakes are high, the line‑ups are stacked with world‑class talent, and the atmosphere at Medinah is expected to be electric. Whether you are a die‑hard supporter of Team USA, an avid follower of the International contingent, or simply a lover of high‑level golf, the Presidents Cup promises drama, skillful play, and moments that could define careers.
Tune in, watch the strategic pairings, and see which side will hoist the coveted trophy at the end of the week.