Solheim Cup 2026: Dates, Schedule, Teams and How to Watch
The Solheim Cup 2026 is played from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, the first time the match has been staged in the Netherlands. The United States arrive as holders and need 14 of the 28 points to keep the trophy. Europe need 14.5 to take it back.
Angela Stanford and Anna Nordqvist are both captaining for the first time. Below are the tee times, both rosters, the TV listings country by country, the format and what you need to know if you are going.
Solheim Cup 2026 at a Glance
| Edition | 20th |
| Dates | Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026 |
| Venue | Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, North Brabant, Netherlands |
| Course | Kyle Phillips heathland design, par 72, opened 2018, more than 7,400 yards from the back tees |
| Format | 28 points. Europe need 14.5 to win, the USA need 14 to retain |
| Holders | United States, 15.5 to 12.5 in 2024 |
| Captains | Angela Stanford (USA), Anna Nordqvist (Europe) |
| Series record | USA lead 11-7-1 |
| Opening ceremony | Thursday 10 September, 5:00 PM CEST |
| First tee shot | Friday 11 September, 7:40 AM CEST (1:40 AM ET) |
| US TV | Golf Channel, all three days |
| UK and Ireland TV | Sky Sports Golf |
| Netherlands TV | Ziggo Sport |
| Prize money | None. No player or captain is paid |
| Crowd expected | Around 80,000 from 40 countries |
| Next edition | Valhalla, Kentucky, 8 to 10 September 2028 |
What to Know Before Bernardus
Europe are at home, in a country that has never hosted. Bernardus is the 20th different venue in 20 editions and the eighth country to stage the match, after the USA, Scotland, Wales, Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Spain.
The record says home advantage matters. Home teams have won 13 of the 19 editions played. The Americans have won only three of nine visits to Europe: Wales in 1996, Sweden in 2007 and Germany in 2015. This is their tenth trip.
Both captains are new to the job. Angela Stanford played on six US teams and was an assistant in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Anna Nordqvist made nine appearances as a player, holds a 17-15-3 record and only retired from competitive golf in late August 2026.
Europe have gambled on four rookies. Lottie Woad, Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes have never played a Solheim Cup, and only Woad qualified automatically. The USA brought two rookies, Auston Kim and Lindy Duncan.
The United States are narrow favourites. Bookmakers price the match close to even, with the American team carrying the higher ranked players. Nelly Korda is world number one and has won four times in 2026, including the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open.
Team news is quiet. No player has withdrawn from either side. Angel Yin missed two months from June with illness and returned to competition on 27 August, and she remains in the US team. Lexi Thompson is absent for the first time since 2011 and is expecting her first child.
Pairings are not out yet. In recent editions Friday’s pairings were revealed at the Thursday opening ceremony, Saturday’s on Friday evening and the singles order on Saturday evening. Expect the same pattern, and see our schedule page as each set lands.
The junior match comes first. The PING Junior Solheim Cup is played at Bernardus on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September, 12 girls a side, with fourballs and foursomes on day one and 12 singles on day two. Anne van Dam captains Europe, Morgan Pressel the USA. It is the first time the junior event has been staged on the same course as the senior one. Detail on the Junior Solheim Cup page.
Solheim Cup 2026 Schedule and Tee Times
| Session | Day | CEST | BST | ET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foursomes | Fri 11, Sat 12 | 7:40 to 8:16 AM | 6:40 to 7:16 AM | 1:40 to 2:16 AM |
| Fourballs | Fri 11, Sat 12 | 1:05 to 1:50 PM | 12:05 to 12:50 PM | 7:05 to 7:50 AM |
| Singles | Sun 13 | 11:10 AM to 1:22 PM | 10:10 AM to 12:22 PM | 5:10 to 7:22 AM |
Those are the first tee windows, from the first group away to the last. Four foursomes go off at 12 minute gaps, four fourballs at 15 minute gaps, and the 12 singles at 12 minute gaps on Sunday.
Around the golf: opening ceremony Thursday 10 September at 5:00 PM CEST, closing ceremony Sunday at 6:15 PM in the Spectator Village. Gates open at 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday and 9:00 AM on Sunday. The full week, including practice rounds and the All Star Challenge, is on the schedule page.
Team USA and Team Europe Rosters
Team USA, captain Angela Stanford
| Player | Appearance | Record | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelly Korda | 5th | 10-5-1 | Points |
| Angel Yin | 4th | 5-3-1 | Points |
| Jennifer Kupcho | 4th | 3-5-2 | Points |
| Yealimi Noh | 2nd | 2-1-0 | Points |
| Auston Kim | Debut | Rookie | Points |
| Lauren Coughlin | 2nd | 3-0-1 | Points |
| Allisen Corpuz | 3rd | 5-2-1 | Points |
| Andrea Lee | 3rd | 3-2-2 | World ranking |
| Alison Lee | 3rd | 2-5-0 | World ranking |
| Megan Khang | 5th | 7-3-3 | Pick |
| Rose Zhang | 3rd | 4-2-1 | Pick |
| Lindy Duncan | Debut | Rookie | Pick |
Assistant captains: Paula Creamer, Brittany Lang, Kristy McPherson. Eight of the 12 played on the winning 2024 team. Rose Zhang went 4-0-0 that week without a match reaching the 17th hole, and Lauren Coughlin has still never lost a Solheim Cup match. Player by player detail is on the Team USA page.
Team Europe, captain Anna Nordqvist
| Player | Country | Appearance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charley Hull | England | 8th | 15-9-3 |
| Carlota Ciganda | Spain | 8th | 12-11-4 |
| Céline Boutier | France | 5th | 7-6-1 |
| Leona Maguire | Ireland | 4th | 8-3-1 |
| Maja Stark | Sweden | 3rd | 3-3-2 |
| Linn Grant | Sweden | 3rd | 3-6-0 |
| Esther Henseleit | Germany | 2nd | 1-1-1 |
| Nanna Koerstz Madsen | Denmark | 2nd | 1-1-1 |
| Lottie Woad | England | Debut | Rookie |
| Julia López Ramírez | Spain | Debut | Rookie |
| Nastasia Nadaud | France | Debut | Rookie |
| Mimi Rhodes | England | Debut | Rookie |
Vice captains: Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid, Anne van Dam. Seven nations, average age 27.5. Charley Hull and Carlota Ciganda have played 27 matches each, more than anyone in either team, and Hull leads Europe on 16.5 career points. Player by player detail is on the Team Europe page, or see both squads side by side on the teams page.
How to Watch the Solheim Cup 2026
| Day | CEST | BST | ET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 11 September | 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Saturday 12 September | 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Sunday 13 September | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Country | Broadcaster | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Golf Channel, all three days | GolfChannel.com, Golf Channel app |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Golf | Sky Go, NOW |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport | Ziggo GO |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland | Sky Sport Golf | WOW, Sky Go, Sky X |
| France | Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Live 13 | myCanal |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ | Movistar Plus+ |
| Sweden and Denmark | V Sport Golf | Viaplay |
| Belgium | Play Sports | Play Sports app |
There is no NBC or Peacock window in the United States this year, so Golf Channel carries all three days on its own. Streaming services that include Golf Channel are YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM and Sling with the Sports Extra pack. Philo does not carry it. Check local listings in Spain and Belgium, where coverage is confirmed by aggregators rather than the broadcasters themselves.
Free ways to follow: hole by hole live scoring on the official site, and Solheim Cup Radio, run by Bernardus Golf with live reporters, which the Ladies European Tour says is available worldwide. Country by country detail is on the how to watch page, and scores land on our live results page.
The Format Explained
Twelve players a side, 28 points, three days of match play.
- Friday and Saturday morning: four foursomes. Two players a side alternate shots with one ball.
- Friday and Saturday afternoon: four fourballs. Everyone plays their own ball and the better score of each pair counts.
- Sunday: 12 singles. Every player on both teams plays.
- Scoring: a win is one point, a halved match is half a point each. A match ends as soon as the lead is bigger than the number of holes left.
- Winning it: 14.5 points takes the trophy. At 14-14 the holder keeps it, which is why the United States need only 14 and Europe need 14.5. Europe retained it that way in 2023 at Finca Cortesín.
Bernardus Golf and Getting There
Bernardus Golf sits in Cromvoirt, close to ‘s-Hertogenbosch, better known as Den Bosch. Kyle Phillips designed it and it opened in 2018, which makes it the youngest course ever to host the match. It is not an unknown quantity, having staged the KLM Dutch Open from 2021 to 2023. More on the layout in our Bernardus Golf guide, and every host course since 1990 on the venues page.
If you are going, the practical rules are stricter than at most golf events. Here is what the organisers confirm.
| Parking | None at the course. Three car parks nearby, booked in advance at extra cost |
| Train | Den Bosch station is the hub, then a free shuttle bus, about 12 km and 20 minutes |
| Bike | Free rental bike from Den Bosch, about 9 km and 30 minutes |
| Tickets | Advance purchase only. Nothing is sold at the gate |
| Children | Free general admission for ages 15 and under with a paying adult, maximum three per adult |
| Payment | Cashless site. No vendor takes cash |
| Bags | One small bag up to A3 or 16 by 16 inches, searched on entry. Storage available |
| Free seating | First come grandstands at the 1st tee and the 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th greens |
| Allowed in | Refillable water bottles, small camping chairs, pushchairs, service dogs, phone cameras |
| Not allowed | Outside food and alcohol, flags other than Europe and USA, professional camera lenses |
Transport is included in the ticket price but has to be reserved, and the organisers warn it may not be available on the day if you do not book. Prices and the buying route are on the tickets page.
The Story So Far
Karsten and Louise Solheim, the founders of PING, created the match as a women’s answer to the Ryder Cup. The first was played in 1990 at Lake Nona in Florida, where the USA won 11.5 to 4.5 under Kathy Whitworth.
Nineteen editions and 500 matches later, the Americans lead 11-7-1. The biggest win is Europe’s 18-10 at Colorado Golf Club in 2013. The best comeback is the USA’s, from 10-6 down at St. Leon-Rot in 2015. Laura Davies holds the record for most points with 25, and Cristie Kerr leads the Americans on 21. After Bernardus the match moves to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on 8 to 10 September 2028.
Every result is on the history page and every record on the records page.
More Solheim Cup 2026 Coverage
| Live Results | Scores and standings across the three days |
| Schedule | Tee times, sessions and the full event week |
| How to Watch | TV channels and streams country by country |
| Teams | Both 12 player rosters |
| Team USA | Roster, picks and records |
| Team Europe | Roster, rookies and records |
| Captains | Every captain from 1990 to 2026 |
| Qualification | How players make each team |
| Tickets | Prices and how to buy officially |
| Venues | Every host course, 1990 to 2028 |
| History | Every result since 1990 |
| Records | Most points, appearances and wins |
| Prize Money | Why nobody gets paid |
| Trophy | Design, maker and the Solheim story |
| Junior Solheim Cup | Format, teams and dates |
| Solheim Cup vs Ryder Cup | Where the two matches differ |
Solheim Cup 2026 FAQ
When is the Solheim Cup 2026?
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Foursomes and fourballs are played on Friday and Saturday, then 12 singles on Sunday. The opening ceremony is Thursday 10 September at 5:00 PM CEST and the closing ceremony is Sunday at 6:15 PM.
What time do the Solheim Cup 2026 matches start?
Friday and Saturday foursomes go off between 7:40 and 8:16 AM CEST, which is 6:40 to 7:16 AM BST and 1:40 to 2:16 AM ET. Fourballs follow between 1:05 and 1:50 PM CEST. Sunday singles run from 11:10 AM to 1:22 PM CEST, or 5:10 to 7:22 AM ET.
What channel is the Solheim Cup 2026 on?
Golf Channel carries all three days in the United States, with no NBC or Peacock window this year. Sky Sports Golf has the UK and Ireland, Ziggo Sport the Netherlands, Sky Sport Golf Germany and Austria, Canal+ France, Movistar Plus+ Spain and V Sport Sweden and Denmark.
Where is the Solheim Cup 2026 being played?
Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, near Den Bosch in North Brabant. It is the first Solheim Cup held in the Netherlands and the 20th different venue in 20 editions, because no course has ever hosted the match twice.
What happens if the Solheim Cup ends 14-14?
The holder keeps the trophy. The United States won in 2024, so 14 points is enough for them to retain it and Europe must reach 14.5 to take it back. Europe retained the Cup on the same rule after the 14-14 tie in 2023.
Who is favourite to win the Solheim Cup 2026?
Bookmakers make the United States narrow favourites, with the match priced close to even. The American team carries the higher ranked players, led by world number one Nelly Korda. Europe have home advantage, and home teams have won 13 of the 19 editions played.
Do Solheim Cup players get paid?
No. There has never been a purse or a winner’s cheque, the same as at the Ryder Cup. Players, captains and vice captains receive travel, accommodation, uniforms and gifts for the week, and no world ranking points are awarded.
Is there parking at Bernardus Golf?
No. There is no parking at the course. Three car parks nearby can be booked in advance at extra cost, each served by a shuttle. Most spectators take the train to Den Bosch and use the free shuttle bus or a free rental bike, both included in the ticket price but reserved in advance.
The Solheim Cup 2026 comes down to three days and 28 points at Bernardus, with the United States defending and Europe at home for the first time in the Netherlands.
We keep this guide current through event week with pairings, tee times, TV listings and results, right up to the closing ceremony on Sunday 13 September. Who writes it and how every figure is checked is on the about page.
Last updated: 6 September 2026