The Arnold Palmer Invitational has been an official PGA Tour event since 1966. This tournament is one of five given “Invitational” status by the PGA Tour. The invitational tournaments have smaller fields with different eligibility requirements. The winner of the tournament receives a red cardigan sweater in memory of Arnold Palmer. This will be the third of eight Signature Events of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule.
In the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley picked up his fifth career win by defeating Collin Morikawa by one stroke. Henley had this to say about being the defending champion this week. “Yeah, pretty crazy showing up here and being the defending champion. I mean, like I said last year, I watched this tournament since I was a little kid, and to see all the amazing finishes coming down 18, and to do that and to play well under pressure and win this tournament, it’s just a dream come true.”
About Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge plays 7,466 yards as a par 72. The Arnold Palmer Invitational has been played at Bay Hill since 1979. With water features on most holes, the players will need to have precise ball-striking and shot-making if they want to be in contention. The 18-hole record is 62, shared by three golfers. Most recently, Adam Scott shot it in the first round of the 2014 Arnold Palmer Invitation.
Who to Watch at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
Henley will look to defend his title against a field that includes Corey Conners, Daniel Berger and Cameron Young. Justin Thomas and Sungjae Im will be making their 2026 season debuts after dealing with injuries to begin the year. We predict Scottie Scheffler will win for the third time at Bay Hill. He has finished T11, 1st, T4 and 1st in his last four starts at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
How to Watch the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
You can watch coverage of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational on the Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App during the following windows. All times below are ET.
Thursday, March 5: 2:00pm-6:00pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App
Friday, March 6: 2:00pm-6:00pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App
Saturday, March 7: 12:30pm-2:30pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App; 2:30-6:00pm ET on NBC
Sunday, March 8: 12:30pm-2:30pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App; 2:30-6:00pm ET on NBC
