Team Cup 2025: All you need to know ahead of Europe’s first Ryder Cup warm-up

The Team Cup returns for its second edition.

Great Britain & Ireland take on Continental Europe for the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi as Ryder Cup preparations begin to take shape in the Middle East.

Two teams of 10 players will compete for the 2025 Team Cup as Luke Donald gets an early dress rehearsal nine months ahead of September’s showdown against the United States. The Ryder Cup-style event provides players and future captains with an invaluable opportunity to gain experience and learnings that will serve them well ahead of golf’s greatest team competition.

The biannual event last took place in 2023 with Continental Europe edging out Great Britain and Ireland 14.5-10.5. The winning captain on that occasion was Francesco Molinari, who leads out the European Team once again, this time against Justin Rose who takes the GB&I reins.

“This event provided valuable insight for a number of players who eventually made it to Marco Simone, with six of the 20 competitors in 2023 going on to play in the Ryder Cup, three of those making their debut appearances, and we’re excited to see who can make their mark as they try and earn a place in my side for New York City,” said Donald.

He added: “There’s a great mix of youth and experience on both sides and there will certainly be a competitive atmosphere at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.”

What is the format of the Team Cup?

The Team Cup largely mirrors the three-day Ryder Cup format. Unlike its big brother, however, all Team Cup players will compete in every session with both captains also competing.

Day 1 (Friday): Fourballs

Day 2 (Saturday): Two sessions of Foursomes

Day 3 (Sunday): Singles

Where is the Team Cup being played?

The par 72, 7,648-yard National Course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Resort will host the 2025 Team Cup.

Who is playing in each team?

Great Britain & Ireland:

England – Justin Rose (c)

England – Laurie Canter

England – Tommy Fleetwood

England – Tyrrell Hatton

England – Matthew Jordan

Northern Ireland – Tom McKibbin

England – Aaron Rai

England – Jordan Smith

England – Matt Wallace

England – Paul Waring

Continental Europe:

Italy – Francesco Molinari (c)

Denmark – Nicolai Højgaard

Denmark – Rasmus Højgaard

France – Romain Langasque

Italy – Matteo Manassero

Denmark – Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen

Denmark – Niklas Nørgaard

Denmark – Thorbjørn Olesen

France – Matthieu Pavon

France – Antoine Rozner

How much prize money is on offer at the Team Cup?

The purse in 2023 was $2 million with winning team members receiving $125,00 and losing players pocketing $75,000 each.

Team Cup 2025: How to watch

UK viewers can watch the action unfold on Sky Sports Golf.

All times GMT

Friday, January 10 – (Fourballs): Sky Sports Golf, 07.00

Saturday, January 11 – (Foursomes): Sky Sports Golf, 06.00

Sunday, January 12 – (Singles): Sky Sports Golf, 06.30

The Team Cup will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and NBC Sports App.

All times ET

Friday, January 10 – (Fourballs): Golf Channel/NBC, 03.00

Friday/Saturday, January 10/11 – (Foursomes): Golf Channel/NBC, 22.30

Sunday, January 12 – (Singles): Golf Channel/NBC, 01.30

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