LIV Golf confirms 2026 Hong Kong return, HSBC is title sponsor

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Updated 17 September 2025
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LIV Golf confirms 2026 Hong Kong return, HSBC is title sponsor

  • This is the first title-sponsored tournament in LIV Golf’s history

HONG KONG: LIV Golf will return to Hong Kong in 2026, with HSBC announced as the event’s title sponsor.

The newly named HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong will take place from March 6-8 next year at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling and will continue in 2027 as part of a multi-year agreement.

This is the first title-sponsored tournament in LIV Golf’s history, following HSBC’s earlier designation as the league’s first global banking partner. The partnership is positioned to enhance its stature and expand its impact across Asia.

“Hong Kong welcomed LIV Golf with extraordinary enthusiasm,” said LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil, adding the partnership “elevates this marquee event” and aligns with their “shared values of innovation, accessibility, and global impact.”

The 2026 tournament will see 54 of LIV’s top players competing in team and individual formats over three days. Ticket waitlists for hospitality and general admission are now open at LIVGolf.com.

Following successful editions in 2024 and 2025, the Hong Kong leg has become a standout fixture on the league’s calendar. In 2025, Sergio Garcia secured the individual title and led Fireballs GC to victory, following Abraham Ancer’s win the year prior — marking back-to-back triumphs for the team at Fanling.

“The first two editions of LIV Golf Hong Kong … were incredibly successful with record numbers of fans travelling to the city from the Greater Bay Area and far beyond,” said Andy Kwok, captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club. He said the club was proud to bring LIV Golf to the region.

Kwok confirmed the event’s return for both 2026 and 2027, calling it a long-term collaboration that reflected the club’s ambition to grow the game and elevate Hong Kong’s profile on the global sporting stage.

Barry O’Byrne, HSBC International Wealth and Premier Banking CEO, said the sponsorship “reflects our commitment to advancing Hong Kong’s global presence” and allowed the bank to offer exclusive experiences to clients while supporting the growth of the sport.

International stars set to return include Garcia, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Joaquin Niemann, Cam Smith, Phil Mickelson, and Kevin Na. The event will be broadcast live on AXN Sports.

In addition to the on-course action, fans can expect a vibrant festival atmosphere with live music, interactive experiences and community engagement. Advance ticket sales for HSBC customers will open soon.


Saudi Arabia lose to Morocco in final group match of Arab Cup

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Saudi Arabia lose to Morocco in final group match of Arab Cup

  • Green Falcons had already qualified for quarterfinals
  • Oman eliminated despite victory over Comoros

DOHA: Morocco booked their place in the Arab Cup knockout stages after defeating Saudi Arabia on Monday, but Oman’s victory over Comoros in their final group game was not enough to keep their campaign alive.

 

Needing only a draw to progress, Morocco took all three points against the Green Falcons, who missed a crucial second-half penalty.

The Saudis, already through to the knockouts, made several changes and began brightly, coming close to opening the scoring inside six minutes when Saleh Abu Al-Shamat’s looping header clipped the crossbar.

Despite the early pressure, Morocco kept their composure and took the lead when Tarik Tissoudali teed up Karim El-Berkaoui to put the Atlas Lions in front.

Saudi Arabia pushed for an equalizer and were handed a golden opportunity midway through the second half when Amin Zahzouh fouled substitute Abdullah Al-Hamdan inside the penalty area.

But the striker’s attempt at a “Panenka” sailed over the crossbar.

In the group’s other match, Oman defeated Comoros but were eliminated after failing to make up the required goal difference.

Knowing victory alone would not be enough, Oman began aggressively, creating a string of first-half chances through Issam Al-Sabhi, Zahir Al-Aghbari and Jameel Al-Yahmadi, only to be denied by profligacy and Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada.

The breakthrough arrived in calamitous fashion just before the interval as Ahamada was dispossessed by Al-Sabhi inside the 6-yard box, allowing the forward to shoot into an empty net.

Al-Sabhi then doubled Oman’s lead with a header just before the break.

Comoros rallied after the break through a fine individual effort from Nassuir Hamidou to reduce the deficit, but further chances went begging and Oman held on for victory.

Despite finishing with four points, Oman bowed out of the competition, while Comoros concluded their debut Arab Cup campaign with three straight defeats.