What is the Ryder Cup? 2025 format, teams, all-time winners - ESPN

Golf is an individual sport. At most tournaments, a single player earns top accolades and bragging rights. That dynamic changes during the Ryder Cup.

Every two years, the Ryder Cup — named after its founder, the late English entrepreneur and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder — features a team of 12 of the top European golfers going head-to-head against 12 of the best players from the United States in a three-day, match-play competition.

Delivering drama, boosting camaraderie and showcasing top-tier golf, the Ryder Cup has become one of the premier events on the sports calendar.

Here's everything to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup:

When is the Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be played Friday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Sept. 28.

Where is the Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at the Bethpage Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

How can fans watch?

Fans can watch the 2025 Ryder Cup on NBC, the Golf Channel and USA Network. The competition is available to stream on Peacock.

Who plays in the Ryder Cup?

The Ryder Cup features a team of 12 golfers from Europe competing against 12 players from the U.S.

For the U.S. team, the top six eligible players in the Ryder Cup standings following the BMW Championship on Aug. 17 automatically qualified for the 2025 Ryder Cup:

▪︎ Scottie Scheffler

▪︎ Xander Schauffele

▪︎ J.J. Spaun

▪︎ Russell Henley

▪︎ Harris English

▪︎ Bryson DeChambeau

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley picked the other six team members:

▪︎ Justin Thomas

▪︎ Collin Morikawa

▪︎ Ben Griffin

▪︎ Cameron Young

▪︎ Patrick Cantlay

▪︎ Sam Burn

For the European team, the top six in Ryder Cup points after the Betfred British Masters on Aug. 24 automatically qualified. Captain Luke Donald will choose the