As part of the season-ending DP World Tour Playoffs schedule introduced in 2024, the two-event format returns to the same courses each season.
Following 40 events across 25 countries, the tour wraps up its 2026 season with back-to-back weeks of high-stakes action, offering players a final opportunity to solidify their standings in the Race to Dubai.
A star-studded field is ready to tee off at Yas Links on Thursday, with Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and Jon Rahm headlining the field. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 DP World Tour Playoffs.
Schedule & Venues
Event | Dates | Venue | Field Size |
Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship | Nov. 5 - 8, 2026 | Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Top 70 available players |
DP World Tour Championship | Nov. 12 - 15, 2026 | Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE | Top 50 available players |
Format & Qualification
Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship: 72-hole stroke play, limited to the top 70 players in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai rankings. All 70 players in the field compete in all four rounds of the tournament (no cut).
DP World Tour Championship: 72-hole stroke play, limited to the top 50 players in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai rankings. All 50 players in the field compete in all four rounds of the tournament (no cut). If there is a tie for first place after 72 holes, a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff decides winner.
What's at Stake?
Players are awarded points based on their finishing positions, with the winner in Abu Dhabi claiming 1,500 points and the champion in Dubai earning 2,000. The two events feature a combined prize fund of $19 million, with $1.5 million awarded to the Abu Dhabi winner and $3 million going to the DP World Tour champion.
DP World Tour points unlock career rewards like status upgrades and financial bonuses. The top 10 finishers on the season-long Race to Dubai rankings earn full membership and cards to compete during the 2027 PGA Tour season. Additionally, players who finish at the top of the final Race to Dubai standings earn bonus payouts.
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