PGA Tour 2026 Schedule Unveiled with Miami Championship Return

,Trump National Doral, August 20, 2025

News Summary

The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule featuring the much-anticipated return of the Miami Championship at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster. This event marks a significant comeback after a decade-long hiatus from the Tour calendar. Slated for April 30 to May 3, 2026, the Miami Championship is part of a challenging six-week stretch that includes other major tournaments like the Masters and the PGA Championship. With the removal of monetary fines for skipping Signature Events, players will face increased competition as they vie for spots in these prestigious events.

Miami

Big comeback, tight stretch and some clever moves — the PGA Tour’s 2026 playbook is out

Hold onto your visors. The PGA Tour dropped its 2026 schedule on August 19, 2025, and it comes with a headline-grabbing return to one of golf’s most feared layouts. The Miami Championship has been slotted for April 30 to May 3, 2026, and it will be played on the famous Blue Monster at Trump National Doral. That course hasn’t hosted a PGA Tour event since 2016, making this a true comeback after roughly a decade away from the Tour calendar.

This new stop lands in the middle of a stacked run that reads like a golf fan’s dream — and a player’s endurance test. The Miami Championship is one of nine Signature Events on the 2026 slate, and it sits inside a hectic six-week stretch that includes two major championships and three other Signature Events. The run starts with the Masters, then moves through the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic (the Zurich Classic is the only non-signature event in that stretch), before players arrive at the Blue Monster. After Miami, the action continues with the Truist Championship and then the PGA Championship.

What this means for players and the Tour

There are a couple of big-picture moves built into the schedule. First, the Tour has removed monetary fines for players who skip Signature Events. That makes opting out a cleaner decision for players managing their calendars, though it doesn’t mean skipping will be easy for everyone. Players who didn’t finish in the top 50 in last year’s standings will find it slightly tougher to break into Signature Events, meaning the competition for spots is getting sharper.

Star players have already signaled they like parts of the change. One top player pointed out that while the schedule is demanding, a lot of the tournaments in that run are on the East Coast, which helps cut down travel headaches. He’s also been selective in past years about playing certain tournaments, using smart skips to keep his season balanced and spend time on personal commitments.

The Tour also shuffled the calendar to make room: the Mexico Open moves to the FedEx Cup Fall schedule

. Overall, the 2026 season will feature 35 official FedEx Cup events, starting with the Sentry at Maui from January 8-11, 2026. Fans will also see favorites return to traditional homes — the Genesis Invitational is back at Riviera Country Club after a temporary relocation, and the Truist Championship will return to Quail Hollow Club after being staged at Philadelphia Cricket Club in 2025.

The talent pipeline and who to watch

The schedule tweak is aimed at keeping the Tour exciting and full of the big names while opening chances for up-and-comers. Players who grind their way into fields — names like Jacob Bridgeman and Andrew Novak — are exactly the sort of stories the Tour wants to see: guys who earn spots and bring fresh energy. With one more Signature Event on the board, there’s more prize and status on the line, and every event feels more meaningful.

Summer shape-ups remain similar to 2025, with a few date and location swaps, but the picture is familiar enough that players can plan their seasons confidently. The Blue Monster’s return is the headline, but the whole schedule reads as a careful balance: marquee stops to keep attention and attendance high, and some tweaks to give players room to manage their years.

Quick takeaways

• Miami Championship returns to Trump National Doral April 30–May 3, 2026.
• The Blue Monster last hosted Tour events through 2016 and is back after a long absence.
• There are nine Signature Events in 2026 and 35 FedEx Cup events total.
• The six-week stretch around Miami is busy but mostly East Coast-based, easing travel.
• Mexico Open moves to the FedEx Cup Fall schedule; Zurich Classic remains the lone non-signature event during the key stretch.
• No more monetary fines for skipping Signature Events, but qualifying remains tougher for players outside the top 50.

Bottom line

Expect drama, feel-good stories, and some old-school course venom when the PGA Tour rolls into 2026. The return to Doral adds history and heat to the calendar, while the reshuffle aims to keep the season moving and the best players right in the spotlight. For fans and players alike, the new schedule promises to deliver more high-stakes golf across an action-packed season.

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• USA Today: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
• Sky Sports: PGA Tour New Signature Event
• Golf.com: PGA Tour Schedule Changes
• NBC Sports: PGA Tour Releases 2026 Schedule
• Reuters: PGA Tour Releases 2026 Schedule
• Wikipedia: PGA Tour
• Google Search: PGA Tour
• Encyclopedia Britannica: PGA Tour
• Google News: PGA Tour 2026

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