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LPGA Unveils 2026 Live-TV Overhaul and Record $132 Million Schedule

The moves reflect commissioner Craig Kessler’s push to convert better coverage into greater sponsorship.

Overview

  • Beginning in 2026, every round of every North American tournament will be shown live, with select weekend windows airing on CNBC alongside Golf Channel.
  • Production upgrades backed by FM and expanded Trackman support include 50% more cameras, added slow‑motion units, more drones and microphones, and quadrupled shot‑tracing.
  • The 2026 slate features 33 events across 13 countries with roughly $132 million in prize money, plus the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.
  • Shadow Creek in Las Vegas will host a $4 million Aramco Series event co‑sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour, replacing the Match Play.
  • Players welcomed the greater visibility as fans raised concerns about heavier travel, with the announcements coinciding with the $11 million, no‑cut CME Group Tour Championship.