You don’t have long to get tickets for the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

The ticket ballot for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale is now open – but you’ll need to act fast to secure your place at golf’s most historic major. From ‘Kids Go Free’ tickets to exclusive packages, here’s everything you need to know.

The 2025 Open is still a couple of weeks away, but if you want to be at the next one – the 154th Open, at Royal Birkdale – you need to act fast.

The ticket ballot opens today and closes in just over three weeks – on 25 July.

“The ticket ballot continues to be extremely popular with 1.2 million tickets applied for last year and we are anticipating high demand again,” says Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A.

The ticket ballot is available exclusively to members of One Club, the free-to-join digital membership programme presented by Mastercard. A high level of demand is anticipated for Championship Days, so fans can increase their chances of being selected in the ballot by also including non-Championship days in their application.

2026 Open Championship ticket prices

Ticket prices for The 154th Open will start from £30 for an adult on the opening Sunday, rising throughout the week of the Championship to £150 for the final round.

The R&A is fully committed to encouraging more children and young adults to attend The Open, so free tickets will be available to children through the successful “Kids go Free” programme, while half-price youth tickets are available for 16-24 year olds. These tickets must also be applied for using the ticket ballot.

For the first time, the R&A is also making it easier for fans to be part of golf’s original Championship with new ‘Destination Packages‘, allowing them to purchase ticket-inclusive accommodation and travel experiences while guaranteeing their place at The Open next year.

A range of hospitality packages are available, with perks including exclusive access to behind-the-scenes experiences and unbeatable views of the action thanks to reserved grandstand seating and other viewing options.

Head to TheOpen.com now to secure your place before the ballot closes on 25 July.

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