The Players Championship 2025: Ultimate Guide to Watching, Schedule, and Key Players

The Players Championship 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting events on the PGA Tour calendar. Held at the iconic TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, this tournament is known for its challenging course and high stakes. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

Key Details

Dates: Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Purse: $25 million, with $4.5 million and 750 FedEx Cup points for the winner

How to Watch

Fans can catch all the action live on Disney+ and ESPN+ through the ESPN streaming hub. The coverage will include:

All-Access Coverage: Individual feeds of every group in the morning wave on all four days.
Marquee and Featured Groups: Featuring the world's top 10 players.
ESPN BET Stream: Live betting data, insights, and analysis.

Schedule

Wednesday, March 12: Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass at 4 p.m. ET (fan-favorite golf content creators in a nine-hole competition)
Thursday, March 13: First-round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. ET
Friday, March 14: Second-round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. ET
Saturday, March 15: Third-round coverage begins at 8 a.m. ET
Sunday, March 16: Fourth-round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. ET

Top Players to Watch

Scottie Scheffler: The two-time defending champion aims for a historic three-peat.
Rory McIlroy: Always a strong contender with multiple major wins.
Xander Schauffele: Last year’s runner-up looking to claim the title.
Collin Morikawa: Known for his precision and consistency.
Ludvig Åberg: A rising star in the golf world.

Historical Context

Only six golfers in the tournament's history have won more than once. Scottie Scheffler is looking to join Jack Nicklaus as the only three-time winners. Nicklaus won the Players three times (1974, 1976, and 1978) in the first five years of its existence.