The PGA Tour has released the television and streaming schedules for the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee [1, 2].
As the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the tournament serves as the critical opening stage where golfers fight for positioning in the season's final stretch [3]. Performance this week determines which players survive the first cut of the postseason.
The competition takes place at TPC Southwind, where 69 of the top 70 golfers are scheduled to compete [1]. The field includes high-profile players such as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy [1].
Players are competing for more than just the tournament trophy. The primary objective for the field is to secure a top-50 spot to advance to the next stage of the FedEx Cup Playoffs [2]. Those who fail to maintain a top-50 ranking will be eliminated from postseason contention.
Broadcasting partners have provided comprehensive coverage options for fans. Viewers can access the tournament through traditional television channels and various live streaming platforms to track tee times, and round-by-round progress [3, 4].
This event marks the beginning of a high-stakes series of tournaments that culminate in the crowning of the FedEx Cup champion. The Memphis stop is designed to narrow the field of elite golfers before they move toward the final championship event [3, 5].
“The tournament serves as the critical opening stage where golfers fight for positioning in the season's final stretch.”
The St. Jude Championship acts as a filter for the PGA Tour's elite. By restricting advancement to the top 50 players, the tour increases the volatility and pressure of the opening playoff leg, ensuring that only the most consistent performers of the 2026 season reach the final stages of the FedEx Cup.
