The 2026 Presidents Cup is set to begin on September 24th at the Medinah Country Club near Chicago, with the American team heavily favored to extend their dominance. The U.S. has won 10 consecutive Presidents Cups and 13 of the last 15, making them the clear front-runners. However, some contention surrounds captain Brandt Snedeker’s captain’s pick of rookie Jackson Koivun, who recently won the 3M Open, over JJ Spaun, the winner of the BMW PGA Championship. Meanwhile, international captain Geoff Ogilvy leads an underdog team aiming for the first-ever win on U.S. soil, having lost by large margins in recent Cups.

The competition spans four days and includes various match formats: four-ball, foursomes, and singles. The first two days feature four-ball and foursomes matches, where two-man teams compete either playing their own balls or alternating shots, respectively. Saturday includes morning and afternoon sessions of four-ball and foursomes, while Sunday is dedicated to 12 singles matches, pitting individual players from each team head-to-head. There are 30 points available overall, with the first team to score 15.5 points securing the Cup; ties result in the retained Cup.

Among the notable players, world number one Scottie Scheffler has faced challenges in past Presidents Cups with a 3-5-1 record and winless outings in singles matches. He looks to change that narrative in team play this year. The U.S. roster includes stars like Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, and captain’s picks such as Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun. The International team features players like Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, and Adam Scott, along with several captain’s picks aimed at boosting their chances against the dominant Americans.

Fans can watch the event live on television and streaming platforms, with coverage beginning Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on the Golf Channel. NBC will join in for broader coverage on Saturday and Sunday, alongside Peacock streaming options. The tournament promises intense competition, key strategic plays in the alternate shot format, and a potential upset should the International team finally win on home U.S. soil.