Sky Sports will once again bring the Reignwood Icons of Football to UK audiences, confirming its return as broadcast partner for the 2026 edition of the golf event, taking place at Reignwood Park, Bangkok from 31 January – 1 February 2026.
Following a hugely successful debut year in Asia, the Icons Series returns bigger and bolder. By uniting 24 of the world’s greatest football icons in a matchplay golf showdown, the series continues to reimagine the intersection of professional sport and live entertainment.
Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament live across Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event throughout the weekend, with additional coverage, highlights, and digital content supporting the event. The 2026 tournament sees Team England and Team World renew their rivalry, with an all-star lineup of football icons swapping boots for clubs in one of sport’s most entertaining crossover events.
A STRONGER BROADCAST, PRODUCED IN-HOUSE BY ICONS SERIES
For 2026, the television production will be delivered in-house by Icons Series, with the broadcast team bolstered by the addition of senior, award-winning producers to elevate the live show and storytelling.
Joining the broadcast team are Executive Producers Joe Bass and Tim Lacy, both bringing extensive experience from major global productions. Bass comes from an entertainment background including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Soccer Aid for UNICEF, while Lacy joins from his long-term role within golf at IMG. They are supported by Danny Hackett as Live Director and Andy Quinn as Live Producer, strengthening the in-house production team as Icons Series continues to elevate its live broadcast offering for 2026.
FAMILIAR FACES RETURN TO LEAD PRESENTATION FROM BANGKOK
Sky Sports and global viewers can expect a familiar and well-loved presenting team returning to Bangkok, led by:
- Josh Denzel
- Nick Dougherty
- Robbie Greenfield
- Claud Harmon III
- Su-Ann Heng
- Ria Ince
- Ewan Porter
- Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley
The on-site team will guide viewers through the action, rivalries, and drama from Reignwood Park, offering unrivalled access to players, captains, and key moments across the weekend.
SUPERSTAR LINEUPS SET FOR 2026 SHOWDOWN
The 2026 event will feature some of the most recognisable names in world football, including the recently announced Gareth Bale, joining Team World as one of the biggest signings in Icons Series history. This star-studded roster will be led by two titans of the game, with Danny Willett captaining Team England and Ernie Els taking the helm for Team World.
Team England current lineup: Jimmy Bullard, Andy Cole, Robbie Fowler, Joe Hart, Paul Ince, Phil Jagielka, Jermain Jenas, Phil Jones, Teddy Sheringham, Lee Sharpe, John Terry, Theo Walcott.
Team World current lineup: Gareth Bale, Gabriel Batistuta, Nigel de Jong, Luís Figo, Ryan Giggs, David Ginola, Ruud Gullit, Aaron Ramsey, Andriy Shevchenko, Nemanja Vidić, Dwight Yorke, Gianfranco Zola.
SKY SPORTS & ICONS SERIES: INNOVATION MEETS ENTERTAINMENT
The 2026 broadcast introduces several format USPs designed to heighten the drama, including ‘Call the Captain’ where Icon’s can invite their captain to play their shot, the high-stakes viewer voted ‘Shot of the Session’ bonus points, and the partisan atmosphere of ‘Home’ holes, where an ‘Away’ win is worth double.
Jason Wessely, Director of Golf at Sky Sports, said: “Building on the success of last year’s event, we’re delighted to bring Reignwood Icons of Football back to Sky Sports. As the home for golf fans in the UK and Ireland, the competition complements our unrivalled golf offering, combining a distinctive format, iconic personalities, and competitive drama, with live coverage across Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event.”
Chris Sice, Chief Content Officer, Icons Series, added: “Icons Series brings a fresh, live TV show to Sky’s schedule, designed to attract a new audience to golf through genuine curiosity – can elite athletes switch sports and win? The fast-paced, high-stakes match-play format delivers elite competition, while combining premium golf production with entertainment-led storytelling. Built for the modern audience, Icons Series is a true lean-forward show. With rare ‘inside-the-ropes’ access and real-time audience engagement, viewers are able to interact with both the format and the personalities as the drama unfolds across the two-day live event.”
HOW TO WATCH
UK viewers can watch the Reignwood Icons of Football 2026 live on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event across 31 January – 1 February 2026, with highlights and additional content available across Sky Sports platforms. A live stream and highlights package will also be available on Icons Series YouTube channels.
