• Season 2 of the tech-driven TGL begins with a SoFi Cup rematch: Atlanta Drive GC vs New York Golf Club.
  • All six team rosters remain the same; Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas will not start the season as they recover from back surgery.
  • Improvements include signature holes and a larger putting green; matches air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.

What to expect from the TGL schedule and season opener

The second season of TGL tees off Sunday with a high-stakes rematch of last year’s SoFi Cup final, when Atlanta Drive GC edged New York Golf Club in a dramatic finish. The early TGL schedule features the same six teams from the inaugural season, promising familiar rivalries and the tech-infused, short-format matches that defined year one.

Rosters, absences and star appearances

All six teams return intact, but two big names — Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas — will not compete at the start of the season as they recover from recent back surgeries. Woods, who turns 50 on Dec. 30, is expected to attend matches for Jupiter Links GC and will wear a microphone while interacting with teammates and opponents. His presence should add star power even if he’s not playing rounds early in the schedule.

Upgrades to the course and broadcast

Organizers have made visible changes to the indoor venue ahead of season 2, including new signature holes and a larger, more prominent putting green designed to intensify late-match drama. These tweaks aim to speed up play and create more memorable moments for the live audience and viewers at home.

Fans can follow the TGL schedule and watch matches across multiple platforms: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. The expanded broadcast plan maintains the league’s high visibility and supports prime-time matchups.

Key storylines to watch

Atlanta Drive GC enters as defending champion after a nail-biting SoFi Cup victory decided on the closing holes. Highlights from last season included clutch shots by Patrick Cantlay and a near-miss by Cameron Young in the final match, moments that established TGL’s capacity for dramatic finishes.

Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf and Tiger’s Jupiter Links GC were the only teams that missed the playoffs in year one, combining for one win in 10 matches. That underperformance sets a narrative for redemption — particularly for McIlroy’s side — as teams look to adapt strategies and take advantage of the revamped course design.

How to follow the TGL schedule

Check league and broadcaster listings for the full TGL schedule, including weekly matchups and special event nights. With multiple platforms airing the league, fans should be able to stream or watch on linear TV across the ESPN family of networks.

Season 2 promises a blend of familiar faces, upgraded facilities and must-watch matchups as TGL builds on the momentum of its inaugural year.

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