Tournament Coverage Airs on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN
Field of 90 Stars Across Sports and Entertainment set to Compete, Including 10 First-Time Participants
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe takes center stage this week for the 37th edition of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, featuring an elite field of participants from throughout the world of sports and entertainment competing in the 54-hole championship, taking place at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 10-12.
NBC Sports will present comprehensive coverage across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN, with the networks of NBCUniversal surrounding tournament coverage all week in delivering robust linear and digital coverage.
American Century Championship Tournament Airtimes
| Friday, July 10 | Peacock, NBCSN | 3-6 p.m. ET / Noon-3 p.m. PT (Live) |
| Saturday, July 11 | NBC, Peacock | 2:30-6 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. PT (Live) |
| Sunday, July 12 | NBC, Peacock | 2:30-6 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. PT (Live) |
ELITE FIELD OF 90 ACROSS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: A field of 90 participants will compete in the 54-hole tournament. All told, the field collectively represents 18 Hall of Famers, 17 active athletes (NBA, NFL, NHL and WWE), multiple Cy Young, Players of the Year, Grammy and Emmy Award winners.
Headlining the field include defending champion Joe Pavelski, two-time champion Mardy Fish and 2023 champion Stephen Curry, along with Jason Kelce, three-time winner Tony Romo and fan favorites Charles Barkley, World Golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam, WWE Superstar The Miz, Larry the Cable Guy, Seth and Dell Curry, Miles Teller, Colin Jost and Ray Romano.
The tournament field will feature sports stars including Hall of Famers from the NFL, NBA and MLB, active and retired players, Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainers. The event features a $750,000 purse, with $150,000 going to the winner, plus a charity component for local and national non-profits.
The full field for the 2026 American Century Championship can be found HERE
10 FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS: A total of nine first-time participants will compete in the 2026 American Century Championship, including Matthew Boldy, Kyle Hamilton, Mike MacDonald, Sean McDonough, Kevin O’Connell, Doc Rivers, Robert Saleh, Brady Tkachuk. Trey Wingo and Brett Young.
SORENSTAM HEADLINES WOMEN IN FIELD: World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam will compete in the American Century Championship for a seventh time. She will be joined by golf personality Hally Leadbetter, NBC Sports reporter Kathryn Tappen and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
RASCAL FLATTS TO DEBUT ‘TAHOE NIGHTS’ AS OFFICIAL THEME SONG ON NBC: Country Music icons Rascal Flatts will bring a new soundtrack to Lake Tahoe with the release of “Tahoe Nights,” a golf inspired song reimagined from their fan-favorite hit “Summer Nights” as the official theme song of the American Century Championship. Rascal Flatts members Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney will return to compete in the American Century Championship field this week.
NBC SPORTS BROADCAST TEAM: Host Steve Sands and analyst Peter Jacobsen will anchor NBC Sports’ live tournament coverage from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. They will be joined by Jimmy Roberts as a hole announcer, along with Roger Maltbie and Smylie Kaufman reporting from the course. Kira K. Dixon will conduct interviews with players in the field throughout the championship.
DRONE CAM AND ‘HAPPY HOUR’ HIGHLIGHTS NBC SPORTS PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENTS: NBC Sports will enhance the broadcast coverage of the American Century Championship this week with six cameras capturing the action on the popular par-3 17th that is situated alongside Lake Tahoe. Featured enhancements include drone coverage during all three days of tournament action over the lake; a camera positioned on a boat that will cruise around the lake providing the unique perspective from the boaters on the lake; and Toptracer tracing the tee shots on 12 and 18 that will allow for unique camera angles and perspectives during tournament coverage. Kaufman and Dixon will also reprise Kaufman’s popular PGA TOUR Happy Hour interview segments during all three days of coverage at hole 17 during the live telecasts.
CELEBRATING NBA, WNBA, MLB AND SNF ON NBC: During tournament rounds Friday-Sunday, the American Century Championship will feature a branded NBA on NBC and WNBA on NBC basketball court with special branded basketballs for players in the field to shootaround while waiting on tee off on the signature par-3 17th hole. Special giveaways for fans will include Sunday Night Football branded footballs that will be available for celebrities to throw to the boats and special Sunday Night Baseball t-shirts throughout the weekend.
DAN PATRICK SHOW, TODAY SHOW, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD AND NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS SURROUND COVERAGE: Wednesday-Friday leading up to the opening round of coverage, the Dan Patrick Show, TODAY Show, Access Hollywood, NBC Sports Regional Networks and local NBC affiliates across the country will prepare viewers for live coverage with interviews from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course with players in the field.
The Dan Patrick Show will broadcast live from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Wednesday-Friday, airing on Peacock live from 9 am – Noon ET.
TODAY Show anchors Carson Daly and Dylan Dreyer will report live from Edgewood Tahoe on Thursday leading into live coverage Friday-Sunday.
CELEBRATING AMERICA ON NBC: On Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT, the U.S. Air Force Color Guard will perform the National Anthem on the 17th Tee box followed by a flyover from the United States Air Force, televised on NBC.
PERFORMANCE GOLF INSTRUCTION: Performance Golf, the official coaching and training partner for the American Century Championship, will provide a blend of instruction, leadership and guidance for participants in the field, including Ryan Fitzpatrick, Rich Eisen, Patrick Peterson, Dwight Freeny and more, as well as attendees looking to improve their game and will be integrated into NBC’s weekend broadcast coverage.
SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE: The American Century Championship’s social media handles (@ACChampionship on X, Instagram and Facebook) will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes content throughout the week. Live tournament coverage also will integrate social media into its telecasts Friday-Sunday, incorporating social media posts from celebrities, athletes and fans using the hashtag #ACCGolf.
NBC Sports’ coverage of the American Century Championship will be streamed live via Peacock, NBCSports.com as well as on the NBC Sports app. The official tournament website – www.AmericanCenturyChampionship.com – will be a one-stop shop for videos, photos and live scoring.
Fans can keep up with the American Century Championship through NBC Sports Group’s social media platforms throughout tournament week at @NBCSports (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X) and @ACChampionship.
MORE THAN $8 MILLION DONATED TO CHARITY: Since the 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.
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.”
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.
About NBC Sports
NBC Sports connects sports fans to the moments that matter most with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports produces, programs, and promotes premier content across numerous linear and digital platforms, including NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports presents events from many of the world’s most prestigious properties, including the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, Notre Dame, Big Ten Conference, Big East Conference, Big 12 Conference, PGA TOUR, USGA, PGA of America, The R&A, Churchill Downs, Premier League, and many more. It is renowned for making big events bigger and has produced some of the most-watched sporting events in U.S. media history, including Olympic Games, Super Bowls, and Sunday Night Football, primetime television’s No. 1 show for 15 consecutive years.
About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
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 travel at Visit Lake Tahoe www.VisitLakeTahoe.com.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting breakthrough medical research. Founded in 1958, American Century Investments’ approximately 1,400 employees serve financial professionals, institutions, corporations and individual investors from offices in Kansas City, Mo.; New York; Los Angeles; Santa Clara, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; London; Frankfurt, Germany; Hong Kong; and Sydney. Jonathan S. Thomas is chairman, chief executive officer and president, and Victor Zhang serves as senior vice president and chief investment officer. Delivering investment results to clients enables American Century Investments to distribute 40% of its dividends to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a 500-person, nonprofit biomedical research organization with a focus on foundational research. The Institute is the largest owner of American Century Investments and has received dividend payments of more than $2 billion since 2000. For more information about American Century Investments, visit www.americancentury.com.
Media Contacts:
Jeremy Friedman
American Century Championship/NBC Sports
407-721-9752
Emily Troyer
NBC Sports
(203) 832-9351
