The 46th Ryder Cup is contested at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September 2027. Europe defend the trophy on home soil after their historic 15-13 victory over the United States at Bethpage Black in 2025. It is the first Ryder Cup held in Ireland since the K Club hosted the event in 2006.
What is the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams representing Europe and the United States. It is contested over three days and 28 matches, with each match worth one point. The trophy was donated by English seed merchant Samuel Ryder in 1927 and the inaugural match took place that same year. The competition is now one of the most-watched golf events in the world, drawing capacity crowds and global broadcast audiences without any prize money paid to the players.
The format combines team and individual play. Friday and Saturday feature foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (best ball) matches, with four matches in each session and four sessions across the two days. Sunday’s twelve singles matches decide the destination of the trophy. A team needs 14.5 points to win, while the holder retains the trophy with a 14-14 tie.
Captains for both teams are appointed in advance and select their twelve-player rosters from a combination of automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks. The competition is known for its passionate atmosphere, with home fans creating a Ryder Cup spirit that frequently produces dramatic momentum shifts and stirring individual performances.
How the Ryder Cup Works
Friday morning opens with four foursomes matches, followed by four fourballs in the afternoon. Saturday repeats the same pattern, leaving 16 of the 28 points decided after two days. Sunday consists of all 12 players from each team facing off in singles matches. Each captain submits their singles order before play begins.
When is the Ryder Cup 2027?
The 2027 Ryder Cup match is played from Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September 2027. Build-up days run from Monday 13 September with practice rounds and the opening ceremony. Friday and Saturday tee times start in the early morning Irish time and run through the afternoon, with Sunday singles beginning mid-morning.
Where is the Ryder Cup 2027?
Adare Manor sits in the village of Adare, County Limerick, in the south-west of Ireland. The course was redesigned by Tom Fazio and reopened in 2018 as part of an extensive resort renovation. It has previously hosted the JP McManus Pro-Am and is regarded as one of the finest parkland courses in Europe. The 2027 Ryder Cup is the second time Ireland has staged the event after the K Club in County Kildare in 2006, and the third on the island after Royal Portrush hosted in 1947.
Key Contenders
Europe arrive as defending champions after their 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black in 2025, the team’s first away win on American soil since 2012. Captain selections, qualifying systems and form will determine the final twelve-man rosters in the months leading up to the match. Likely European contenders include Rory McIlroy, who anchored the Bethpage win, alongside Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg and Shane Lowry, whose decisive putt sealed the 2025 trophy in front of a hostile New York crowd.
The United States will look to respond on European soil. Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and Justin Thomas are typical mainstays of US Ryder Cup teams. The US has not won in Europe since 1993 at The Belfry, an away record that adds historical weight to the 2027 contest.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sky Sports holds exclusive Ryder Cup broadcast rights, with full coverage across Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event. In the United States, NBC and the Golf Channel share live coverage, with streaming via Peacock. In Canada, TSN broadcasts the match. In Australia, Fox Sports holds the rights. Across the rest of Europe, broadcasters include Movistar in Spain, Sky Deutschland in Germany and Eurosport regionally. International streaming is available through PGATour.com and DPWorldTour.com partners in selected territories.
History and Records
The Ryder Cup was first contested in 1927 between Great Britain and the United States. Continental European players were added in 1979, expanding the team to a true European side. The United States leads the all-time series, but Europe has dominated the modern era, winning 11 of the last 16 contests. The biggest winning margin in the modern era is Europe’s 18.5-9.5 victory in 2004 at Oakland Hills.
The 2025 match at Bethpage Black saw Europe build a record seven-point lead after the first two days before holding off a furious United States comeback in the singles, sealing a 15-13 win. Iconic Ryder Cup moments include the Miracle at Medinah in 2012, the War on the Shore at Kiawah Island in 1991, and the half-point putts that have settled multiple recent contests.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for the 2027 Ryder Cup are sold via the official Ryder Cup ticket ballot at rydercup.com. Demand vastly exceeds supply, with practice round, single-day match and weekly ticket categories available. Hospitality packages are sold separately by official partners. Adare Manor will host more than 40,000 spectators per day across the match. Travel and accommodation packages are available through approved tour operators.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Ryder Cup 2027 start?
Match play begins on Friday 17 September 2027 with the opening foursomes session. Build-up days and practice rounds start on Monday 13 September.
Where is the Ryder Cup 2027 being held?
Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. It is the first Ryder Cup in Ireland since 2006.
How can I watch the Ryder Cup 2027?
Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, NBC and Peacock in the United States, TSN in Canada, Fox Sports in Australia.
Who won the last Ryder Cup?
Europe won the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, beating the United States 15-13 to retain the trophy and record their first away win in the United States since 2012.
When was the last Ryder Cup in Ireland?
The K Club in County Kildare hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup, where Europe won 18.5-9.5 under captain Ian Woosnam.