PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – THE PLAYERS will again offer a comprehensive lineup of complimentary and discounted ticket options for service members, veterans and their families in 2026, with support from Kevlar EXO enabling an expanded allotment of complimentary Tuesday tickets to accommodate increased demand for Military Appreciation Day. All tickets, presented by Kevlar EXO, will be digital and must be secured in advance through an online verification system, and each will include a digital food voucher (details below). Tickets are available while supplies last.

Military Appreciation Day is set for Tuesday, March 10, featuring a 4:30 p.m. concert by hip hop icon Ludacris on the Island Green 17th hole. Admission is included with any Tuesday ticket; parking requires a separate advance purchase.

Military and Veteran Ticket Offerings for THE PLAYERS 2026

• Active duty, retired, reserve and National Guard members verified through the military identification system and one dependent will have access to complimentary tickets on Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week, as well as one competition day (Thursday-Sunday) while supplies last. Complimentary tickets come with a $20 digital voucher to be used at on-site food vendors for food and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Veterans verified through the military identification system and one dependent will have access to discounted tickets on Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week, as well as one competition day (Thursday-Sunday), while supplies last. Discounted tickets also include a $20 digital voucher for food and non-alcoholic beverages. To secure military and veteran tickets, visit THEPLAYERS.com/tickets, if assistance is needed, please contact: ticketsupport@pgatourhq.com. Parking passes are not included in any ticket purchases. A separate parking pass is required each day of tournament week and must be purchased online in advance.

Patriots’ Outpost

All service members have exclusive access to the Patriots’ Outpost, an exclusive military lounge near the No. 16 tee. The lounge is open throughout tournament week to all service members with a valid I.D., offering complimentary snacks and beverages.

New for 2026, a dedicated food-and-beverage redemption point will be available within the Outpost, allowing military guests to conveniently use their $20 digital vouchers while enjoying the venue.

Military Job Fair

THE PLAYERS, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition, will host its annual Military Job Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patriots’ Outpost.

This free event is open to military personnel, veterans and military spouses. More than 30 companies will be on-site offering job opportunities.

PGA TOUR Fan Shop Discounts

On Tuesday, March 10, active duty, retired, reserve and National Guard members will receive a 20% discount in the PGA TOUR Fan Shop (must present valid military I.D.).

“It’s an honor to offer this small tribute to our military members and veterans,” said Lee Smith, executive director of THE PLAYERS Championship. “Their dedication and sacrifices are truly appreciated, and we look forward to celebrating them during this year’s tournament.”

For more information on THE PLAYERS' military programming, visit www.theplayers.com/military.