12 - 19 July 2026

ROYAL BIRKDALE

The 154th Open

Southport, Merseyside, England

Royal Birkdale was established in 1889 but redesigned in 1922 to create the current layout, which winds its way through sand dunes towering over each fairway. Since first hosting The Open in 1954, it has been the most regular venue, other than St Andrews. For The 154th Open, Royal Birkdale will be the first host of The Open Experiences - our new range of ticket options - giving fans innovative new ways to attend the Championship.

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The Ticket Ballot for The 154th Open is now closed. Find out more about next steps and timelines here.

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Key dates and information

The world’s best players will return to Royal Birkdale, Merseyside, for another compelling chapter in golf's original championship in July 2026.

The Southport links will stage The Open for the 11th time, with Championship play starting on Thursday 16 July and running across four days, concluding when our Champion Golfer of the Year is named on Sunday 19 July.

From Sunday 12 July to Wednesday 15 July fans can attend our new bespoke practice days, each with their own unique offering, from a Last-Chance Qualifier to Heroes Classic - a showcase event featuring Champion Golfers and an array of special guests.

Hole seven at Royal Birkdale where The 154th Open will be staged.

Qualification

Golfers from around the world can secure their place at The 154th Open through a number of different qualification pathways.

Some of the world's best players have already done enough to earn a place, with a series of exemption categories now confirmed, while others will have the opportunity to qualify between now and the first tee shot on 16 July 2026.

The Open Qualifying Series (OQS) runs from October to July, starting with Open de España presented by Madrid and concluding with the Genesis Scottish Open, while Regional Qualifying and Final Qualifying events will take place in summer 2026, along with a new Last-Chance Qualifier offering another route into golf's original championship.