The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced the start of the 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut – a PGA TOUR Signature Event and the 20th consecutive tournament with the company serving as title sponsor.
The year’s field features all but one of the eligible top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, including: Scottie Scheffler (No. 1); Cameron Young (No. 3); Matt Fitzpatrick (No. 4); Russell Henley (No. 5); Justin Rose (No. 6); Tommy Fleetwood (No. 7); Wyndham Clark (No. 8); Collin Morikawa (No. 9); and defending champion Keegan Bradley.
“The Travelers Championship is a world-class golf tournament with a powerful local impact,” said Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Travelers. “From our dedicated hometown volunteers and legendary Connecticut crowd, to the significant contribution to worthy causes throughout the Northeast and the state’s economy, it’s the community spirit that sets this event apart.”
Since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007, the tournament has generated tens of millions of dollars for more than 1,000 local and regional charities. Last year, the Travelers Championship distributed more than $4 million to nearly 250 charities, setting new tournament records.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, based in Ashford, Connecticut, is this year’s primary beneficiary. The organization provides a traditional summer camp experience for children with serious illnesses. Many other nonprofits – spanning arts and culture, education, food insecurity, healthcare, housing, human services, mental health, and science and technology – will benefit through the Travelers Championship’s Birdies for Charity program.
“There is an energy at the Travelers Championship that you cannot find anywhere else,” said Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Travelers. “This tournament has become part of the fabric of Connecticut, and the more it grows, the more money we can generate for important causes across the region. Giving back to the community that has embraced us for so many years is what drives us to make every year better than the last.”
The 2026 Travelers Championship will offer a $20 million purse and feature 72 players competing for all four rounds, beginning Thursday, June 25. Ticketed spectators will be allowed on-site starting Wednesday, June 24.
NBC will be this year’s weekend broadcast network, with live tournament coverage Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m. ET, and Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. ET. Golf Channel will provide coverage Thursday and Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. ET, and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. ET. PGA TOUR Live on ESPN+ will offer live access to marquee and featured groups, as well as certain holes, Thursday through Sunday. The event can also be streamed on Peacock and the Golf Channel app.
For more information about the Travelers Championship, visit TravelersChampionship.com. Fans can also follow the tournament’s social media channels on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for news and information.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of more than $49 billion in 2025. For more information, visit Travelers.com.
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