LIV Golf South Africa set for 20-22 March 2026 hosted at Steyn City in Johannesburg, marking LIV Golf’s first tournament on the African continent
Three-day Grounds Passes and Club 54 Hospitality Tickets are now available at LIVGolf.com during exclusive early bird window
Rocester, United Kingdom and Johannesburg, South Africa – LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, today announced Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa from 20-22 March 2026. A multi-year commitment, the announcement represents a landmark moment for the League as it expands to the African continent for the first time, extending LIV Golf competition to five continents across the globe.
Early bird tickets for LIV Golf South Africa are now available for purchase at LIVGolf.com/southafrica2026, including a select number of Club 54 Hospitality Tickets and three-day Ground Passes to enjoy a festival of world-class golf, live music, and family-friendly experiences.
The tournament will spotlight Stinger GC, the league’s all-South African team, captained by 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen and featuring fellow countrymen Dean Burmester, Branden Grace, and 2011 Masters Champion, Charl Schwartzel. The team is expected to enjoy strong home support in March, as they compete for both individual and team titles in a field of 54 of the world’s best players across three days in front of passionate local fans.
Captain Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC hits his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of LIV Golf Adelaide at Grange Golf Club on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)
In addition to home team Stinger GC, they’ll be joined by a host of international stars including current 2025 season points leader Joaquin Niemann (Torque GC), Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), Brooks Koepka (Smash GC), Phil Mickelson (HyFlyers GC), Jon Rahm (Legion XIII), Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC), Cam Smith (Ripper GC), Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), and many more. The LIV Golf field is comprised of 18 major champions with a combined 28 major championships, bringing many of the sport’s biggest stars to South Africa.
The Club at Steyn City, located just north of Johannesburg, is known globally for its prestigious championship golf course designed by Nicklaus Design. With sweeping fairways, dramatic scenery, and a legacy of hosting professional tournaments, the course will provide the perfect setting for LIV Golf’s debut in Africa and an exciting venue for broadcasters to showcase around the world.
Post-play concerts and engaging fan experiences have become hallmark features of LIV Golf events, creating a unique festival atmosphere at every international stop. South Africa will be no exception, with marquee music entertainment to be announced in the event leadup.
Ross Hallett, LIV Golf Executive Vice President, Head of Events said, “Bringing LIV Golf to South Africa is another significant moment in our journey. The country has a proud sporting heritage with passionate fans and world-class talent, and Steyn City will be an incredible host venue to celebrate this next chapter. We currently have events in Asia, Europe, Australasia, North America and today we add Africa, marking another exciting opportunity to showcase LIV Golf to a new audience and market.
“Our league is committed to driving the sport forward through competition, an innovative format, new investment opportunities, and collaborative partnerships that support progress throughout the communities we serve. We are incredibly grateful to have the support of the South African Government and especially the Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. Together, I know we will deliver a truly unforgettable experience to fans in Johannesburg, drive economic impact and tourism in the region, and showcase all that South Africa has to offer.”
Louis Oosthuizen, Captain of Stinger GC said, “It’s always special to compete at home, and I’m incredibly proud to bring LIV Golf to South Africa for the first time. For Branden, Charl, Dean and I to play in front of our fans, friends, and families will be an unforgettable experience. South African sports fans love their golf, and I am sure they will turn out in large numbers to support Stinger GC. South Africa has given so much to us, and now we get to give something back.”
Steven Louw, CEO of Steyn City Properties said, “We are enormously proud to showcase Johannesburg and South Africa on the global stage, with our world-class lifestyle estate and golf course as shining examples of local excellence. We look forward to partnering with LIV Golf, Gauteng government and other stakeholders to share our country’s exceptional golfing experience with the world, and to play a role in advancing the sport we are so passionate about.”
Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture said, “This is a special moment to announce that the world’s most dynamic and innovative new golfing format will make its historic debut in South Africa. This will be a proud moment for our nation, showcasing our vibrant sports culture and world-class hospitality to a global audience. The all-South African Stinger GC team is also testament to our country’s rich golfing heritage, and we need to get behind our boys as a country when they are here, so that they can win their nation’s inaugural tournament.
“Visitors will truly feel that they are in Africa, with access to a Big 5 reserve with lions and elephants – Dinokeng – less than an hour’s drive from Steyn City. No LIV event will be anything like this one and we are confident that the world’s golf lovers will make travelling to ours, the world’s most beautiful country, a must-do trip on their calendar.
“LIV will also help to popularise golf in South Africa, and I also look forward to using the big concerts each day as a platform to show off our amazing home-grown, internationally competitive entertainment. We take our hats off to LIV as an organisation for heeding the call to include Africa on their calendar if they wish to call themselves a truly global brand. This is what we want to see for other sports too, from Formula One to the Summer Olympics.
The Minister concluded: “We are excited to work with LIV Golf’s team to deliver a festival of sport and culture that will inspire fans, boost tourism, and create lasting opportunities for our communities, because LIV has committed to reinvesting into the countries that welcome them.”
Today’s announcement follows confirmation earlier this week of dates and tickets going on sale for next year’s LIV Golf UK by JCB and LIV Golf Adelaide events, demonstrating the league’s growth and commitment to international expansion. With new and returning venues still to be announced for the 2026 schedule, LIV Golf continues to deliver on its mission to bring innovative, fan-focused events to a growing list of global destinations throughout North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and now Africa. Fans in South Africa can also watch all 14 LIV Golf events live and exclusively on SuperSport, bringing the league’s global stars, and exciting competition directly to millions of homes across the country.
More details on additional hospitality packages, grounds passes and entertainment for LIV Golf South Africa will be unveiled soon. For more information on the LIV Golf South Africa 2026 event, tickets, and the 2026 LIV Golf League schedule, please visit LIVGolf.com/southafrica2026.
About LIV Golf
The LIV Golf League is the world’s only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level and create new value within the golfing ecosystem while enhancing the game’s societal impact. A landmark investment by LIV Golf also launched The International Series, a set of 10 enhanced events sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with elevated prize funds in world-class destinations, offering a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League. Only three years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf remains committed to developing the sport at every level and exposing more people to the positive virtues of the game through its unique blend of intense competition and entertainment.
LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport’s untapped worldwide potential.
About Steyn City
Steyn City is a visionary legacy project by the late Douw Steyn and his partner, Giuseppe Plumari, a landmark development of immense scale in Johannesburg, South Africa, unlikely to be seen again locally in our lifetime. Spanning 2,000 acres, this luxury residential lifestyle estate launched to market in March 2015 and pioneered South Africa’s first public-private partnership of its kind, collaborating with provincial government to build and upgrade regional infrastructure.
Today, Steyn City ranks among the world’s top ten lifestyle estates. Its globally benchmarked blueprint places people, not vehicles, at the centre of its design, creating a pedestrianised parkland environment that fosters wellbeing, safety & security and community.
With homes for every life stage from apartments and freehold homes to a Senior Village, Steyn City also offers world-class amenities: a Nicklaus Design championship golf course and clubhouse, ranked 14th among South Africa’s top 100 courses by Golf Digest, along with an equestrian centre, extensive leisure facilities, resort pools and a 300m lagoon, eateries, select retail, a future-focused school, commercial offices, emergency services, a helistop, and premium storage, all within a secure estate.
Beyond the thousands of job opportunities it has created, Steyn City is committed to community upliftment through the Steyn City Foundation, which runs initiatives year-round from food security to school support embedding social impact at the heart of the estate. Follow Steyn City on our LinkedIn, and learn more at www.steyncity.co.za.
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