Ticket Ballot

You can now Register Your Interest in the Ticket Ballot for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.

Simply complete the form below and we'll share everything you need to know ahead of the ballot opening later this summer.

Royal birkdale ticket ballot

Ticket Ballot for The 154th Open

Royal Birkdale will welcome the world’s best golfers for The 154th Open in 2026.

Golf’s original championship will return to the venue for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s dramatic victory at The 146th Open seven years ago – and you can guarantee even more magical moments in the quest for the Claret Jug this time around.

The Championship will take place from 12-19 July 2026 and as anticipation builds demand for tickets is expected to be high. Sign up to One Club for free to be the first to learn when our ballot will open for Classic tickets.

Classic tickets at The Open

The ballot will allow fans to apply for Classic tickets. These are general admission tickets, allowing you to experience the magic of The Open and watch the world's best players compete for the Claret Jug.

Make the most of the atmosphere in our Spectator Village, explore The Open Shop for must-have merchandise, enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, refuel and refresh with a range of food and drink options to purchase, and follow your favourite players as they battle it out at golf’s original championship.

Remember to join One Club to be the first to hear about the Ticket Ballot.

What to expect

+ Watch the world’s best players up close as they take on one of golf’s great tests
+ Access the bustling Spectator Village and soak up the atmosphere
+ Explore The Open Shop where you can grab some exclusive mementos
+ Indulge in a wide range of food and drink options from a variety of outlets

Brooks Koepka hands his golf ball to a spectator at The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017

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