The stage is set for the Reignwood Icons of Football, the world’s most exciting crossover sports event, taking place on 31 January – 1 February 2026, at the prestigious Robinswood Golf Course in Reignwood Park, Bangkok. In a landmark moment for sports in Asia, this globally televised spectacle sees football’s greatest icons swap boots for clubs as Team England, led by Masters Champion Danny Willett, faces off against Thomas Bjørn’s Team World in a high-stakes matchplay golf showdown.
Following a dominant victory for Team England in last year's inaugural Bangkok event, the stakes have never been higher. Team England arrives at Reignwood Park with a target on their backs, determined to defend the Icons Trophy and maintain their regional supremacy. Conversely, Team World enters the week with a clear mission of redemption, looking to overturn last year’s result and claim the title for the first time on Thai soil.
With the final lineup now complete, football and golf fans alike can expect to witness a thrilling contest as iconic footballers take their professional competitiveness to the fairways. Uniting sports like never before, the Reignwood Icons of Football features global icons who have won at the highest levels of the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and international football. This unique tournament showcases the legendary rivalries of football in a whole new setting, with players teaming up with former adversaries and aiming for glory across a fast-paced 10-hole matchplay format designed to deliver drama at every turn.
Adding to the intensity, each Icon will take on the $10M Swing, otherwise known as The Richest Hole in Golf. Played as an additional scoring hole on Saturday, all players will tee off in front of excited fans for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at history. With an unprecedented $10 million prize pot on the line, this remains the biggest single prize ever awarded on a golf hole if an icon makes a hole-in-one.
Beyond the ropes, the event transforms into a festival of entertainment, welcoming thousands of fans to the world-class Reignwood Park for a weekend of live music, premium food and drink, and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities. For those watching from home, the action will be broadcast globally and on the Icons Series YouTube channel.
The Final Team Lineups
Team England:
- Captain - Danny Willett
- Jimmy Bullard
- Andrew Cole
- Robbie Fowler
- Joe Hart
- Paul Ince
- Phil Jagielka
- Jermain Jenas
- Phil Jones
- Lee Sharpe
- Teddy Sheringham
- John Terry
- Theo Walcott
Team World:
- Captain - Thomas Bjørn
- Gareth Bale
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Nigel De Jong
- Ryan Giggs
- David Ginola
- Ruud Gullit
- Henrik Larsson
- Aaron Ramsey
- John Arne Riise
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Dwight Yorke
- Gianfranco Zola
Danny Willett, Team England Captain: "Taking on the captaincy for Team England is a challenge I’m really looking forward to. We’ve got a seriously strong team, packed with competitive icons who are ready to defend our title. The lads are buzzing to get out there in Bangkok and keep that Icons Trophy in English hands."
Thomas Bjørn, Team World Captain: "I’ve been a teammate of Danny’s before, but there won’t be any friendly behavior this week. We have a group of proven winners - the very best footballers-turned-golfers in the world - and we are coming to Bangkok with a point to prove. My job is to make sure we channel that professional instinct to get the win."
Thomas Brookes, CEO of Icons Series: "The Reignwood Icons of Football is redefining what it means to blend sports, entertainment, and fan engagement. Bringing this event back to Bangkok is a landmark moment for the Icons Series - the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown watched all over the world."
Ms. Woraphanit Ruayrungruang, CEO of Reignwood Group: "The success of last year’s Reignwood Icons of Football event reflects Thailand’s potential to become an international sports hub and reinforces the role of Reignwood Park as a new Sports and Lifestyle Community Destination in Asia. This year’s Reignwood Icons of Football event represents a continuation of that success and a significant step in the strategy to develop Reignwood Park into Thailand’s Sport Destination Hub, integrating world-class sports, tourism, and lifestyle in a tangible way.
Reignwood Group believes that developing investment potential in sports and education is a key mechanism for creating economic value, inspiring youth and health-conscious individuals, and promoting and enhancing Thailand’s image in the long term. The Reignwood Icons of Football 2026 event will play a vital role in elevating Thailand onto the global sports tourism stage, while also presenting and conveying Thailand’s soft power policy through culture, hospitality, and international experiences, under the collaborative efforts of partners from all sectors to drive Thailand toward becoming a world-class sports destination."
EXPERIENCE FOOTBALL’S ICONS UP CLOSE IN BANGKOK
Fans attending will see:
24 superstar footballers competing in live matchplay golf
Team rivalries played out hole-by-hole
The return of The $10M Swing – golf’s richest single hole
Entertainment, hospitality and fan-interaction moments
Coverage broadcast globally and across Icons channels
Tickets are on sale from just 650THB now at https://www.ticketmelon.com/iconsseries/reignwoodicons2026
HOW TO WATCH
The Reignwood Icons of Football will be presented live to millions worldwide via Icons Series YouTube platforms and international broadcast partners. Fans will be able to watch the action unfold live alongside full highlight packages of the tournament across the weekend 31 January - 1 February 2026.
