The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale

Royal Birkdale will welcome the world’s best golfers for The 154th Open in 2026. Golf’s original championship will return to the venue for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s dramatic victory at The 146th Open seven years ago – and you can guarantee even more magical moments in the quest for the Claret Jug this time around.

The ballot will allow fans to apply for Classic tickets. These are general admission tickets, allowing you to experience the magic of The Open and watch the world's best players compete for the Claret Jug.

Make the most of the atmosphere in our Spectator Village, explore The Open Shop for must-have merchandise, enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, refuel and refresh with a range of food and drink options to purchase, and follow your favourite players as they battle it out at golf’s original championship.

The Championship will take place from 12-19 July 2026 and as anticipation builds demand for tickets is expected to be high. Information about how, when and where to enter the ballot will be communicated to members of One Club, our free online membership, in the summer. Remember to join One Club to be the first to hear about the Ticket Ballot.

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Applications for the Ticket Ballot for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush have closed. 

After its hugely successful staging in 2019, The Open returns to Royal Portrush in 2025. With home favourite Shane Lowry emerging triumphant at The 148th Open, there has been high demand for tickets as anticipation builds for another unforgettable Championship on the enchanting County Antrim coast in July 2025.

Ticket Ballot applications were open to all members of One Club, The R&A’s free-to-join digital membership platform, designed to bring golf fans closer to the game. Fans could also upgrade to One Club Advantage presented by Mastercard for an enhanced chance of success in the Ticket Ballot. The Ticket Ballot application period began on Monday 1 July and ended at 3 PM (UK time) on Wednesday 31 July.

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Future Open Championships

Information about future Open championships will be published on TheOpen.com in due course. Members of the One Club, our free online membership, will be the first to receive information about tickets and premium experiences for future championships.

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