LIV Golf Opens Offseason Transfer Window for 2026 Season

LIV Golf has officially opened its offseason transfer window, allowing teams to sign, trade, and re-sign players as they prepare for the 2026 season. Players finishing in the top 24 of the 2025 season standings, known as the Lock Zone, are guaranteed a spot with an automatic one-year contract extension, though they can decline and enter free agency. Those finishing 25th to 48th fall into the Open Zone and become free agents if their contracts expire, while players ranking 49th or lower enter the Drop Zone and are relegated unless they qualify through LIV Golf Promotions or the International Series. Notable players like Henrik Stenson, Andy Ogletree, Mito Pereira, and Anthony Kim have fallen into the Drop Zone, prompting team roster changes and new signings. Team captains, including Phil Mickelson, express optimism about the offseason's potential to strengthen team rosters and maintain fan engagement. The league emphasizes the dynamic nature of the offseason, with opportunities to recruit from within the league, outside talent, and pathways for relegated players to return.