Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 Tee Times and Schedule Announced

The PGA Tour's annual event at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Florida is set to tee off this week.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:27pm

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The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational is scheduled to begin this Thursday, March 5th at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. The tournament will feature a star-studded field, including past champions Scottie Scheffler and Sungjae Im, as well as the return of Justin Thomas. Detailed first-round tee times and broadcast information have been released ahead of the event.

Why it matters

The Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the premier events on the PGA Tour calendar, drawing many of the top golfers in the world to compete at the iconic Bay Hill course. This tournament honors the legacy of golfing legend Arnold Palmer and is a highly anticipated stop on the Florida swing of the tour schedule.

The details

The first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational will tee off on Thursday, March 5th, with coverage starting at 7:30am ET on ESPN+. Radio coverage will begin at noon ET, and Golf Channel will provide late afternoon and evening coverage from 2-6pm ET. Some of the marquee groups and tee times for the opening round include Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Sungjae Im.

  • The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational will take place March 5-8, 2026.
  • Round 1 tee times begin on Thursday, March 5th at 7:30am ET.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

A two-time winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Scheffler is one of the top-ranked players in the world and a favorite to contend again this year.

Justin Thomas

Thomas is making his return to the event after a brief hiatus, looking to add another PGA Tour title to his resume.

Sungjae Im

The 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational champion, Im will look to defend his title against the strong field at Bay Hill.

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What they’re saying

“The Arnold Palmer Invitational is always one of the most exciting events on the PGA Tour schedule. Bay Hill is such an iconic course, and it's an honor to compete in a tournament that celebrates the legacy of Mr. Palmer.”

— Scottie Scheffler

“I'm thrilled to be back at Bay Hill this year. It's a course I've had success on in the past, and I'm looking forward to the challenge of competing against the best players in the world once again.”

— Justin Thomas

What’s next

Fans can tune in to ESPN+ on Thursday morning to catch the opening round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, with additional coverage throughout the weekend on Golf Channel.

The takeaway

The Arnold Palmer Invitational remains one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour, drawing an elite field of golfers to compete on the iconic Bay Hill course. This year's tournament promises to be an exciting one, with past champions and top-ranked players vying for the title that honors the legacy of the legendary Arnold Palmer.