LIV Golf introduces updates for 2025 Team Championship to deliver more action for fans throughout season finale
Aug 7, 2025 - 5:00 PMWritten by: LIV Golf Staff
New Team Championship format features Wednesday play-in match, no byes, and 12 teams competing Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Hospitality Tickets and Grounds Passes for LIV Golf Team Championship, August 22-24 in Michigan, available now
PLYMOUTH, Michigan – The 2025 LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan will feature format updates that raise the stakes and ensure fans can watch the League’s biggest stars compete throughout the weekend.
The event, taking place August 22-24 at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, will introduce a Wednesday play-in match between the two lowest-seeded teams entering the week and will remove first-round byes for the top seeds. This year, all 48 players from the 12 remaining teams will compete across two days of match play on Friday and Saturday as well as Sunday’s stroke-play finale, delivering more opportunities to watch the top players and teams battle it out for the season’s ultimate title. Also new this year, the higher-seeded team captain for each match play contest will have the advantage of seeing his opponent’s lineup before making his lineup selections.
“I think you'll see a few teams get knocked out that you maybe wouldn't expect,” said Cameron Smith, captain of 2024 LIV Golf Team Champion Ripper GC.
Added Crushers GC Captain Bryson DeChambeau: “More pressure. Each day matters more.”
“The new format reflects the League’s goal to consistently enhance both our competition and fan experiences while producing an exciting and memorable event,” said Ross Hallett, LIV Golf Executive Vice President and Head of Events. “These updates mean fans will get more golf from our top teams and put added pressure on players to perform from start to finish as we look to crown our global team champion. We’re looking forward to putting on a fantastic championship event filled with high-stakes competition, world-class concerts, and family-friendly activities to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.”
2025 LIV GOLF TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
Wednesday, August 20: Play-In Match*
- Teams seeded 12th and 13th based on regular season standings through LIV Golf Indianapolis face off in a single-elimination match play round
- The round will consist of two singles matches and one alternate-shot (foursomes) match between the two teams, with a total of three points available
- The first team to secure two points is the winner
- The losing team is eliminated and does not advance to the Quarterfinals
- *Updates and highlights to be available across LIV Golf digital platforms
Friday, August 22: Quarterfinals (Match Play)
- The remaining 12 teams compete in the match play Quarterfinals
- Matchups are selected by the captains of the highest-ranked teams
- Each team contest will consist of two singles matches and one alternate-shot (foursomes) match, with a total of three points available
- The first team to secure two points within each contest is the winner
Saturday, August 23 – Semifinals (Match Play)
- The Quarterfinals’ six winning teams advance to the Championship Bracket
- The Quarterfinals’ six losing teams continue play in the Rankings Bracket
- Matchups are again selected by the captains of the highest-ranked teams
- Both brackets follow the match play format from Friday
- The three winning teams from the Championship Bracket advance to play for the Team Championship title
Sunday, August 24 – Finals (Stroke Play)
- The final day shifts to stroke play
- All 48 players compete, with each team’s score comprised of all four player scores on the team
- All teams will earn final positions based on their finishes within the respective tiers:
- 1st-3rd – Championship Bracket Finalists
- 4th-6th – Losing teams from the Championship Bracket Semifinals
- 7th-9th – Winning teams from the Rankings Bracket
- 10th-12th – Losing teams from the Rankings Bracket
- The team with the lowest total score among the Championship Bracket finalists is crowned the 2025 LIV Golf Team Champion
SECURE YOUR TICKET TO AN EPIC EVENT EXPERIENCE
The LIV Golf Team Championship is poised to deliver an exhilarating finish to the 2025 LIV Golf season. Fans can secure tickets HERE, including single-day grounds passes, three-day grounds passes, and the Grounds Plus Pass, which provides exclusive, elevated viewing platforms on the biggest holes.LIV Golf’s one-of-a-kind hospitality offerings are also available. Whether it’s the signature experience of Club 54 or the electric atmosphere of the Birdie Shack, each offering delivers an array of amenities for your LIV Golf experience. Fans can also secure one of the select LIV Premium passes, an all-access ticket to all hospitality areas throughout the course. To secure tickets and exclusive hospitality packages, click here.
FREE GROUNDS PASSES FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER | SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS,
TEACHERS & FIRST RESPONDERS
As part of LIV Golf’s commitment to growing the game and delivering next-level entertainment to fans of all ages, special ticket offers for the Team Championship are available for select groups, ensuring more fans can experience the thrill of team competition and immersive experiences, including:
- Complimentary Youth Tickets: Offering complimentary access for the next generation of golf fans, youths 12 years old and under will receive a free grounds pass at the gate when accompanied by an adult who occupies a ticket for the selected day.
- 25% off for College and University Students: Discounted grounds passes are available to College and University students. Students are eligible to receive 25% off single-day grounds passes.
- 25% off for Teachers: As a special thank you to teachers, LIV Golf is proud to offer 25% off single-day grounds passes for all teachers.
- 25% off for First Responders: LIV Golf is pleased to offer 25% off single-day grounds passes for first responders who serve our communities.