The Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is considering moving its Louisiana tournament from its planned June dates to avoid competing with the World Cup for viewers and attendees, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Insiders say the golf organization has been collaborating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s administration and state economic development officials to identify alternative dates in either September or October for the event.
The tournament is currently set to take place June 25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park. However, the FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19 across venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Beyond concerns about the World Cup drawing away audiences, sources indicate that factors like extreme heat and golf course conditions during Louisiana’s summer months are also influencing the potential schedule change.
An official announcement regarding the tournament’s status is expected Tuesday from LIV Golf, Governor Landry, and Louisiana Economic Development, according to the sources.
This development comes roughly two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil publicly stated that the alternative golf series would move forward with its 2026 season as originally planned, despite ongoing speculation about potential funding challenges.
The Louisiana tournament represents the only LIV Golf event currently scheduled to overlap with World Cup competition dates.
