2026 Curtis Cup Fan Information Guide

Tickets

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Match Overview

The Curtis Cup is a biennial amateur golf competition featuring eight players from the United States and eight players from Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I). The 44th Match will be held June 12-14 at Bel-Air Country Club, in Los Angeles, Calif.

The first two days of competition feature three four-ball matches in the morning followed by three four-some (alternate shot) matches in the afternoon. The final day of competition features eight single matches. One full point is awarded for each victory, while a half-point is earned for matches that are all square after 18 holes. GB&I needs 10 points to retain the Cup, while the USA requires 10.5 points to reclaim it.

Learn more about the history of the Curtis Cup Match including past results and records.

Learn more about the Captains.

View “Fast Facts” for the Match including information on the field, the venue(s), and more.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 11:

Gates Open: 4:30 p.m.
Flag Raising Ceremony: 6 p.m. (18th fairway)
*Open to the public, no ticket required
Gates Close: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 12:

Public Parking Opens: 6 a.m. PDT
Gates Open: 1-hour prior to first tee time
Three Four-Ball Matches: 7:30-7:56 a.m.
Three Foursome Matches: 2-2:22 p.m.
Gates Close: 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 13:

Public Parking Opens: 7 a.m. PDT
Gates Open: 1-hour prior to first tee time
Three Four-Ball Matches: 8:30-8:56 a.m.
Three Foursome Matches: 3–3:22 p.m.
Gates Close: 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 14:

Public Parking Opens: 11:30 a.m. PDT
Gates Open: Noon
Eight Singles Matches: 2:10-3:27 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: 7:30 p.m. (1st Fairway)
Gates Close: 8 p.m.

* All times are listed in local time and subject to change. Official tee times will be located here once they are available. 

Television Schedule

*All times of ET

Friday, June 12
Competitive Matches – Day 1

• Streaming on GC.com: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Golf Channel: 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 13: Competitive Matches – Day 2

• Streaming on GC.com: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Golf Channel: 7 – 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 14: Competitive Matches – Day 3

• Golf Channel: 6 – 10 p.m.

Ticketing, Parking, Transportation

• Tickets are now on sale. Click here to purchase.
  
  
• Juniors aged 17 and under receive complimentary Gallery admission with a ticketed adult
  
  
• Active and retired Military members in addition to Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMTs can request a complimentary Gallery ticket +1 guest via online ticket offer verified through GovX
  
  
• There will be no on-site parking at Bel-Air Country Club during the Curtis Cup. All event parking (including special needs/ADA) will be located on UCLA’s campus in Parking Structure #3 (215 Charles E Young Dr N., Los Angeles, CA 90024). Directional signage will be in place to assist with event parking and traffic flow from Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14.
  
  
• Fans wishing to use rideshare must also utilize the UCLA’s Parking Structure #3 (215 Charles E Young Dr N., Los Angeles, CA 90024). Rideshare vehicles should follow event signage to the designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Drop-offs and pick-ups directly at Bel-Air Country Club are strictly prohibited.
  
  
• Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from Bel-Air Country Club and the parking lot on UCLA’s campus.

Merchandise

The Merchandise Tent, located behind the 18th green in Fan Central, will be open for fans to purchase official Curtis Cup Match apparel and other commemorative merchandise.

Autograph Policy

The USGA allows fans to seek autographs but asks that you respect each player’s complete focus on preparing and playing in the Match.  Please refrain from seeking autographs from the time a player is on their way to the first tee until the completion of the player’s round. Violation of this policy may result in expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the Match.

Mobile Device Policy

While staying in touch with family and friends and capturing your onsite experience is encouraged, use of a mobile device should not disrupt players or play. Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7 inches in length and/or height.  All volume controls must be set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography should be disabled. Phone calls should be limited and not be made in any area that may disrupt play. Photography, video, and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes. No live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage (with or without video) is permitted. Violation of any of these policies may result in immediate expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the Match.

Safety and Etiquette

If you observe the following guidelines, your experience at the 44^th Curtis Cup Match will be a more enjoyable one:

• Please stay behind the gallery ropes and follow the directions of staff and volunteers at all times.
  
  
• Be considerate of others and kneel or sit if you are in the front row of the gallery.
  
  
• Stay quiet and stand still when players are about to hit or when instructed by marshals.
  
  
• All mobile device volume controls must be set to silent or vibrate at all times.
  
  
• To ensure your safety at all times, walk carefully and never run.
  
  
• The Curtis Cup involves substantial walking on grassy hills, dirt paths and other uneven surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers.
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
  
  
• To provide protection from the sun, remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Please note that sunscreen in bottles and tubes, 3 ounces or less are permitted. Sunscreen in spray bottles and/or aerosol cans are not permitted.

Food and Beverage

Concession areas will be available at Bel-Air Country Club for the purchase of food and beverages. These locations will be near the teeing area of the 5th hole, to the left of the 11th fairway / left of the 14th green, and behind the green on hole No.18 in fan central. All major credit cards will be accepted. No cash.

First Aid Station

A First-Aid Station will be available at Bel-Air Country Club located behind the 18th green at Bel-Air Country Club in Fan Central. If a medical emergency arises, please notify a volunteer, security personnel, or USGA official.

Prohibited Items

Fans and other Match attendees will go through security screening prior to entering the grounds and will not be allowed to bring any of the items listed below. To help expedite admission into the Match, it is recommended that all prohibited items are safely stowed prior to arriving at the Match or the public parking lot. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully.

• No weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
  
  
• No explosives and/or fireworks of any kind
  
  
• No tablets and/or computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
  
  
• No drones
  
  
• No selfie sticks
  
  
• No cameras (point and shoot, film, or dslr) or video cameras (other teihan practice round days, for personal use only)
  
  
• No noise-producing devices (including portable speakers)
  
  
• No backpacks, briefcases, purses and/or bags larger than 6" w x 6" h x 6" d in their natural state (Note: transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" width x 12" height x 6" diameter are permitted.)
  
  
• No signs, posters and/or banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
  
  
• No food and/or beverages except for medical or infant needs
  
  
• Water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
  
  
• No glass, coolers, aerosol cans and/or spray bottles except for medical or infant needs (Note: personal-care items (3-ounce size or less) are permitted.)
  
  
• No pets or emotional support animals (other than service animals as defined by the ADA)
  
  
• No lounge chairs and/or oversized chairs (carrying cases are not permitted)
   
• No ladders and/or step stools or other similar items
  
  
• No bicycles, segways, scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds (other than use for individuals with mobility disabilities)
  
  
• No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or championship security personnel, in their sole discretion

Note: The USGA reserves the right to amend the list of prohibited items at any time to provide a safe and secure Match.

Weather Information

The USGA will communicate important safety information to fans through special alerts and will have rules officials and general staff communicating specific instructions to fans if there is inclement weather.

A suspension of play for dangerous conditions will be indicated by one prolonged air-horn blast. In the event of a suspension of play, the grounds will be cleared immediately. If lightning is detected, please avoid open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences, and seek shelter immediately. Play will resume as conditions allow.

Service for Fans with Disabilities

The USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-friendly experience for all fans with disabilities.

• Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at all parking locations.
  
  
• Parking at Bel-Air Country Club is not available.
  
  
• ADA viewing locations will be available around the property. If ADA transportation on course is required, pick up is available behind the 18th green in Fan Central.
  
  
• Accessible restrooms will be available at public restroom locations.
  
  
• Concessions and merchandise areas will be accessible.