Waste Management Open 2026: Schedule, Star Players, Tickets & TV Info for the PGA Tour’s Most Electric Event

The roar at TPC Scottsdale is about to return as the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) tees off February 2-8, delivering its trademark blend of elite golf, festival-style energy and celebrity star power. Star-Studded Field Locks In Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines a 132-player lineup that already features major winners Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark and Hideki Matsuyama. Rising talents Akshay Bhatia, Tom Kim and Sahith Theegala join fan favorites Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth, promising packed galleries around the Coliseum-like 16th. Celebrity Pro-Am Adds Extra Buzz Before the first official swing, the Annexus Pro-Am on February 4 will put NFL star Travis Kelce, Olympic legend Michael Phelps and golf-loving actor Mark Wahlberg inside the ropes with PGA TOUR pros. Arizona icons Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Budda Baker round out a guest list built for viral moments—and roaring crowds. Concerts Keep the Party Going • The Killers light up the “Concert in the Coliseum” on January 31. • Bailey Zimmerman, Zach Top, Nelly, Ludacris, Ja Rule and John Summit headline the four-night Coors Light Birds Nest, turning tournament week into the Valley’s biggest music festival. Keys for Fans Planning the Trip • Tickets: Daily grounds passes start at $65; upgraded 16th-hole Greenskeeper and Bay Club options sell out fast. • Transportation: Use the free Park-and-Ride lots on Hayden and Mayo; rideshare drop-off is at Lot R. • Sustainability: Bring reusable water bottles—WMPO remains the world’s largest certified zero-waste sporting event. On-Course Storylines to Watch 1. Scheffler’s three-peat bid: no player has won three straight in Phoenix history. 2. Viktor Hovland versus the Stadium Course: his precision iron play suits the risk-reward finish. 3. College stars turned pros—Michael Thorbjornsen and Christo Lamprecht—target breakthrough top-10s. How to Watch • TV: Golf Channel (Thu-Fri), CBS (Sat-Sun). • Streaming: PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+. • International: Sky Sports Golf (UK), TSN (Canada), GOLFTV (global markets). Why It Matters With FedExCup signature-event status on the line for 2027, the WM Phoenix Open’s 2026 performance—on and off the course—will influence future purse size, OWGR points, and its place on the TOUR calendar. Bottom Line From sunrise practice rounds to sundown concerts, the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open promises a “greatest show on grass” unlike any other stop on the PGA TOUR. Secure your tickets, charge your phone and get ready for golf’s loudest week in the desert.