The 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic is scheduled to take place from Thursday, January 22, to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course) in Dubai.
Tournament Schedule
Gates open daily at 7:00 AM. Play is generally scheduled as follows:
| Round | Date | Start Time (Local) | Event Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thursday, Jan 22 | ~7:10 AM | Stroke Play - First Groups |
| Round 2 | Friday, Jan 23 | ~7:10 AM | Stroke Play - Cut Day |
| Round 3 | Saturday, Jan 24 | ~7:30 AM | Professional Round 3 |
| Round 4 | Sunday, Jan 25 | ~7:30 AM | Final Round & Trophy Presentation |
Key Player Tee Times (Round 1)
Some of the tournament's top-ranked players are scheduled for early starts on Thursday:
- 8:05 AM: Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and Tyrrell Hatton (Tee 10).
- 8:15 AM: Nicolai Højgaard, Ryan Fox, and Shane Lowry (Tee 10).
- 12:25 PM: Viktor Hovland, Daniel Hillier, and Dustin Johnson (Tee 1).
Tournament Town Entertainment
Off-course entertainment in Tournament Town runs throughout the event:
- Thursday, Jan 22: Airbrush calligraphy (10 AM–6 PM) and live music by Skyline (6 PM–10 PM).
- Friday, Jan 23: Family activities including stilt walkers, caricature artists, and live music by Speed Wagon (6 PM–10 PM).
- Saturday, Jan 24: Sustainability workshops (10 AM–6 PM) and "The Par-Tee Players" performances.
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