The 2026 BMW Championship starts Thursday at Bellerive in St. Louis, featuring the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings. Scottie Scheffler, seeking a second consecutive win and leading the FedEx Cup, is set to defend his title. Coverage begins on ESPN at 10 a.m. ET, followed by Golf Channel at 3 p.m. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will stream coverage starting at 9:15 a.m. ET, including a unique “Marquee Group: Quiet Please” stream without announcers.

By the Numbers
  • Scottie Scheffler aims for his 22nd PGA Tour win.
  • The tournament reduces participants from 50 to 30 by the Tour Championship next week.
State of Play
  • Live coverage will be available across ESPN and Golf Channel.
  • Featured group and hole coverage will be accessible on ESPN+.
What's Next

The tournament will determine the final standings ahead of the Tour Championship, with varying stakes for players as they vie for the $23 million first-place FedEx Cup bonus.

Bottom Line

As the BMW Championship unfolds, expect competitive tension and exciting golf as the top players fight for position, with Scheffler's defense of his title being a key storyline.