The BMW Championship Saturday tee times are set for the third round of the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs event at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. The field of 50 players is battling for position, with only the top 30 advancing to next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake.
Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and world No. 1, headlines a strong group that includes Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and many other top contenders.
Here are the complete BMW Championship Saturday tee times and pairings for the third round.
BMW Championship Saturday Tee Times and Pairings
All times Eastern
| Tee Time | Players |
|---|---|
| 9:06 a.m. | Sahith Theegala, Nicolai Hojgaard |
| 9:17 a.m. | Bud Cauley, Nico Echavarria |
| 9:28 a.m. | Ben Griffin, Tom Kim |
| 9:39 a.m. | Min Woo Lee, Sepp Straka |
| 9:50 a.m. | Ryan Fox, Hideki Matsuyama |
| 10:06 a.m. | J.T. Poston, Kurt Kitayama |
| 10:17 a.m. | Alex Noren, Rickie Fowler |
| 10:28 a.m. | Aaron Rai, Si Woo Kim |
| 10:39 a.m. | Sam Burns, Jake Knapp |
| 10:50 a.m. | Jacob Bridgeman, Alex Fitzpatrick |
| 11:06 a.m. | Alex Smalley, Tommy Fleetwood |
| 11:17 a.m. | Matt Fitzpatrick, Matt McCarty |
| 11:28 a.m. | Robert MacIntyre, Scottie Scheffler |
| 11:39 a.m. | Justin Rose, Cameron Young |
| 11:50 a.m. | Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg |
| 12:06 p.m. | Xander Schauffele, Ryan Gerard |
| 12:17 p.m. | Akshay Bhatia, Eric Cole |
| 12:28 p.m. | Michael Brennan, Ryo Hisatsune |
| 12:39 p.m. | Justin Thomas, Kristoffer Reitan |
| 12:50 p.m. | Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland |
| 1:06 p.m. | Russell Henley, Maverick McNealy |
| 1:17 p.m. | Michael Thorbjornsen, Rory McIlroy |
| 1:28 p.m. | Sungjae Im, Patrick Cantlay |
| 1:39 p.m. | J.J. Spaun, Chris Gotterup |
| 1:50 p.m. | Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland |
How to Watch BMW Championship Saturday
Coverage of the third round is available across multiple platforms:
- PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: Full featured-group and featured-hole coverage throughout the day
- Golf Channel: Afternoon window
- CBS / Paramount+: Primary weekend broadcast window
Exact network windows typically run from early morning on PGA Tour Live through the afternoon and evening on Golf Channel and CBS. Check local listings for the most accurate start times in your area.
What’s at Stake
The BMW Championship carries a $20 million purse, with the winner earning $3.6 million and 2,000 FedEx Cup points. More importantly, only the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after Sunday will advance to the Tour Championship.
Every shot on Saturday carries weight as players try to move up the leaderboard or protect their position inside the top 30.
The BMW Championship Saturday tee times put the contenders on the course across a full day of play at Bellerive. Follow the pairings above and tune in to see who takes control heading into the final round.
FAQ
What time do the BMW Championship Saturday tee times start? The first group tees off at 9:06 a.m. ET.
Who is paired with Scottie Scheffler on Saturday? Scottie Scheffler is paired with Robert MacIntyre at 11:28 a.m. ET.
How can I watch the third round of the BMW Championship? PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, Golf Channel, and CBS/Paramount+ provide coverage throughout the day.
How many players advance from the BMW Championship? The top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings after the event move on to the Tour Championship.
