Arguably Nevada golf’s most epic week is upon us as the American Century Championship celebrity golf event will be played at the beautiful Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and Resort July 10-12 with pro-am rounds on July 9-10. Tickets are on sale now.
An extraordinary list of athletes and celebrities, including Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Steph Curry, and 2025 Champion Joe Pavelski are scheduled to play, among a deep list of other superstars. The tournament feature sports stars including Hall of Famers from the NFL, NBA and MLB, active and retired players, Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainers.
The three-day, 54-hole event features a $750,000 purse, with $150,000 going to the winner, plus a charity component for local and national non-profits.
Nevada Golf is proud to play a role in promoting the event and honored that some of our members earned free tickets through an exclusive promotion.
A favorite pairing may turn out to be Olympic Hockey Gold Medalists from Team USA at the 2026 Milan Olympics – Matthew Boldy, Matthew and Brady Tkachu, who will play together.
First-time participants include Baltimore Ravens Safety Kyle Hamilton, Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Mike MacDonald, and Hall-of-Fame NBA Coach Doc Rivers.
Tickets are available in advance exclusively online at www.AmericanCenturyChampionship.com. American Century Investments, the title sponsor of the championship since 1998, continues its role in partnership with NBC Sports, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and the South Tahoe community. For the latest details, photos, celebrity tweets use #ACCgolf and follow @ACChampionship on X, Instagram, and Facebook. For tournament information and updates: AmericanCenturyChampionship.
NBC Sports will present tournament coverage Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. In addition, the networks of NBCUniversal will surround tournament week with comprehensive news and digital coverage.
Current NFL stars entered into the championship include Davante Adams, Kyle Juszczyk, Trevor Lawrence and Baker Mayfield. Pro Football Hall-of-Famers in the field as early commitments include Drew Brees, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Charles Woodson, Tim Brown, Brian Urlacher, DeMarcus Ware and Dwight Freeney.
World Golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam also is set to return to the American Century Championship, making her seventh appearance. She finished in seventh place in 2025 and boasts a second-place finish in 2014 and a third-place finish in 2024. She has never finished outside of the top-10.
Retired MLB stars committed to the championship include Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe, Hall-of-Famer Joe Mauer, Kevin Millar and Chase Utley.
Joining Stephen Curry from the NBA in the tournament field as early commitments are his father, Dell and his brother Seth, also a guard for the Golden State Warriors. Joining them include Hall of Famers Ray Allen, Vince Carter, Grant Hill, 2021 American Century Championship winner Vinny Del Negro, Sacramento Kings All-Star Zach LaVine and Philadelphia 76ers Guard Kyle Lowry, Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Alex Caruso and Los Angeles Lakers Guard Austin Reaves.
Actors, comedians and musicians returning to the American Century Championship include Anthony Anderson, Nate Bargatze, Brian Baumgartner, Chris Harrison, Colin Jost, Rob Mac, John O’Hurley, Jake Owen, Michael Pena, Alfonso Ribeiro, Rob Riggle, Ray Romano, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus.
For the current list of tournament entries, clickHERE.
The 2026 American Century Championship will utilize the Modified Stableford format whereby points are awarded by score per hole. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, a George Fazio design, has been rated by Golf Digest Magazine as one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Courses.” Sincethe tournament’s inception in 1990, the American Century Championship has donated more than $8 million to charity and non-profits, including the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a 500-person, nonprofit basic biomedical research organization.
One of the main sponsors of the event is the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authoriry. With more than 75 plaudits and accolades from national media outlets, Visit Lake Tahoe combines the distinctive appeal of two worlds: unparalleled natural beauty and an array of world-class outdoor recreation, entertainment, nightlife and gaming. As a responsible tourism destination, it offers a balanced approach regarding social and environmental impacts to preserve its appeal for generations. For information about lodging, recreation, events, and mindful travelat Visit Lake Tahoe www.VisitLakeTahoe.com.
