PGA Tour returns to Colonial for 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
Ludvig Åberg, Justin Thomas, and Hideki Matsuyama headline the field as the PGA Tour’s second Texas event of the season begins at Colonial Country Club.
The PGA Tour has returned to Colonial Country Club for the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge, marking the organisation’s second stop in Texas this season. Established in 1946, the tournament remains one of the longest-tenured events on the professional golf calendar, drawing a field of elite players to the historic Texas venue.
Headlining the competition is Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg, who is looking to secure his third career PGA Tour victory. Åberg returns to Texas, where he previously played college golf at Texas Tech, in pursuit of his first win of the 2026 season. He faces stiff competition from a roster that includes Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, and Rickie Fowler, all of whom are also seeking their opening victories of the current campaign.
The field also features players aiming for their second wins of the year, including Akshay Bhatia, J.J. Spaun, and Gary Woodland. Russell Henley and Alex Smalley join the group of contenders looking to break through at one of the sport’s most classic courses. The event continues a trend of providing breakthrough opportunities for lesser-known players, a dynamic that saw Ben Griffin claim his first individual PGA Tour title at Colonial last year.
Broadcast coverage for the tournament is extensive, with PGA Tour Live providing continuous coverage from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Golf Channel will air early coverage on Friday and Saturday afternoons, while live television coverage on CBS and Paramount+ will take over for the afternoon sessions on those days.
Streaming options are available through GolfChannel.com, CBSSports.com, and the CBS Sports App, ensuring broad accessibility for viewers. The schedule allows for comprehensive viewing of the action, with specific live TV windows detailed for each day of the event as the tour continues its annual stop at the renowned Colonial Country Club.
