The Open Championship 2026
16 July – 19 July 2026
Royal Birkdale Golf Club · Southport PR8 2LX
The Pack
8 curated experiences — hand-picked by local experts
A complete guide to The Open Championship 2026 at Royal Birkdale — from the dunes and practice days to where to stay in Southport and what to do in Liverpool.
What's inside
On the Course
The 18th grandstand, the dunes, The Links private zone, and the hospitality tiers — what each gives you at Royal Birkdale
Championship Week
Practice days through the final round — when to go, what changes each day, and how to make the most of a sold-out week
Where to Stay
Southport's Lord Street hotels, Birkdale village, and Liverpool for those who prefer a city base with the train connection
Where to Eat
Bistrot Vérité and the Birkdale village high street, plus the pub walk and Lord Street for post-match dinner
Getting There & Beyond
Merseyrail from Liverpool Central, the Southport connection, and Liverpool as a day trip 40 minutes from the gates
A glimpse inside
A few of the experiences waiting for you.
The 18th at Royal Birkdale
The closing hole of The Open — grandstand seats, the Art Deco clubhouse, and the walk that decides the Claret Jug
Birkdale, Southport
Practice Day at Royal Birkdale
Walk the fairways before the crowds arrive and get closer to the players than you ever will on a championship day.
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