WM Phoenix Open tickets for 2027, when the tournament runs from February 8 to 14 at TPC Scottsdale, weren’t on sale yet in early October 2026. Use 2026 as your guide: general admission cost $75 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and $125 on Friday and Saturday, plus fees, and Monday and Tuesday were free. The 2026 tickets went on sale in mid-October.
The WM Phoenix Open calls itself “The People’s Open,” and for once the marketing is accurate. Most golf tournaments are quiet, polite affairs where marshals hold up signs asking for silence. Phoenix is a week-long party with a golf tournament in the middle of it, the best-attended event on the PGA Tour, and home to the loudest hole in golf: the par-3 16th, where about 20,000 fans in a fully enclosed stadium cheer good shots, boo bad ones and turn a tee shot into a sporting event of its own.
That makes it the easiest big tournament in America to attend and one of the hardest to do well. Getting a ticket is simple. Getting into the 16th on a Saturday, getting home afterward, and enjoying the golf as well as the party take some planning. This guide covers what tickets cost, when to buy them, which day to go, how the 16th hole works, the Birds Nest concerts, parking and shuttles, and how to turn the trip into a Scottsdale golf vacation. It’s part of our golf tournament travel series, which covers the Masters, the Open, the Ryder Cup and every other event worth flying to.
Prices and logistics below are the tournament’s 2026 figures, reported by the tournament and by local news when tickets went on sale, unless we say otherwise. The 2027 details will be announced in the fall of 2026, and we’ll update this page when they are.
At a glance
- 2027 dates: February 8 to 14, 2027, at TPC Scottsdale.
- 2026 general admission: $75 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; $125 on Friday and Saturday; plus fees.
- Free days: Monday and Tuesday were free in 2026, as Ford Free Days sponsored by Arizona Ford dealers.
- On sale: 2026 general admission went on sale on October 15, 2025. Expect the 2027 tickets on a similar schedule.
- The 16th hole: a stadium for about 20,000 fans. Arrive early, especially on Friday and Saturday.
- Birds Nest concerts: separate tickets; 2026 general admission started at $125.
- Getting there: free park-and-ride shuttles and a rideshare zone. Don’t plan on parking at the course.
How much are WM Phoenix Open tickets?
In 2026, a general admission ticket to the WM Phoenix Open cost $75 for Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday and $125 for Friday or Saturday, plus fees, and admission was free on Monday and Tuesday. Birds Nest concert tickets and hospitality upgrades cost extra. The 2027 prices hadn’t been announced by early October 2026.
Here’s what each day cost in 2026, the best guide to what 2027 will look like:
| Day | What’s happening | 2026 general admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Practice rounds | Free (Ford Free Days) |
| Tuesday | Practice rounds | Free (Ford Free Days) |
| Wednesday | Pro-am; Birds Nest opens | $75 plus fees |
| Thursday | First round | $75 plus fees |
| Friday | Second round; the cut | $125 plus fees |
| Saturday | Third round; the biggest party | $125 plus fees |
| Sunday | Final round | $75 plus fees |
A few things the table doesn’t show:
- Fees. Ticket prices are quoted before service fees, so budget a little more than the face value.
- Upgrades. The tournament sells hospitality and upgraded venues around the course, including skyboxes on the 16th hole. These cost far more than general admission and are often sold to companies; we cover what they get you below.
- Birds Nest. The concert tent is a separate ticket, from $125 for general admission in 2026.
- Resale. General admission tickets also turn up on resale sites, sometimes in foreign currencies and with large markups. Buy from the official site first.
When do 2027 Phoenix Open tickets go on sale?
Based on recent years, expect 2027 general admission tickets in mid-October 2026. The 2026 tickets went on sale on October 15, 2025, about four months before the event. Buy through the official WM Phoenix Open website, and buy Saturday tickets early, because Saturday is the day most likely to sell out.
How to buy smartly:
- Watch the official site in October. The tournament announces general admission sales on wmphoenixopen.com, and local news covers the launch.
- Buy Saturday first. It’s the most popular day by far, and after 2024, when organizers closed the gates on Saturday because of crowds and mud, it’s the day you least want to leave to chance.
- Use the free days. If you’re in town for the week, Monday and Tuesday cost nothing and give you the course almost to yourself.
- Avoid paying resale prices for general admission unless the official site has sold out for your day.
- Book flights and hotels now. Tournament week is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Scottsdale, and hotel prices rise accordingly.
Which day is best at the Phoenix Open?
Thursday or Friday is best for watching golf, with full fields and manageable crowds. Saturday is the biggest party, with the largest crowds and the loudest 16th hole, so go then only if the atmosphere is the point. Monday and Tuesday are free, and Sunday’s final round is quieter than Saturday’s.
What each day is like:
- Monday and Tuesday: practice rounds. Free admission, small crowds and players working on their games. The best days to walk the course, see the 16th without a crowd and take photos. Not much drama.
- Wednesday: the pro-am. Tour players paired with celebrities and sponsors, and the first night of the Birds Nest. A fun, relaxed day.
- Thursday: the first round. The full field, two days of golf before the cut, and crowds that build through the afternoon. The best value day for golf fans.
- Friday: the second round. The cut, bigger crowds and a livelier 16th. Good for a mix of golf and atmosphere.
- Saturday: the third round. The party. The largest crowds of the week, the longest lines at the 16th and the most people who couldn’t tell you who’s leading. In its record year, 2018, the tournament drew more than 700,000 fans over the week, and Saturday is when most of them show up. If you go, arrive early and plan your exit.
- Sunday: the final round. The tournament is decided, often on the 16th, 17th and 18th. Crowds are smaller than Saturday’s and more focused on the golf.
Our pick for a first visit: Thursday or Friday for the golf, plus a few hours on Saturday morning if you want to see the 16th at full volume.
The 16th hole: how it works and how to get in
The 16th at TPC Scottsdale is a short par 3, usually played at about 160 yards, and during tournament week it becomes the Coliseum: a fully enclosed stadium of grandstands and corporate skyboxes holding about 20,000 fans. Players are cheered for good shots and loudly reminded of bad ones. It’s the closest thing golf has to a football crowd, and there’s nothing else like it on tour.
Its history is part of the fun. Tiger Woods made a hole-in-one there in 1997, and the eruption that followed is one of the most replayed clips in the tournament’s history. In 2022, Sam Ryder and Carlos Ortiz both made aces there in the same week, and Ryder’s set off a shower of beer cans onto the green. Caddies used to race each other from the tee to the green until the tour put a stop to it.
How to get the most out of it:
- Arrive early. On Friday and Saturday, the lines to get into the stadium start before the first groups tee off. If the 16th is the reason you’re going, make it your first stop.
- Expect lines and capacity limits. When the stands are full, you wait. Saturday is the worst; Thursday morning is the easiest.
- Know what general admission gets you. A general admission ticket gets you onto the course and into the open areas around the hole. The best seats in the stadium are in hospitality venues and skyboxes sold separately, often to companies.
- Watch from outside the stadium too. The approach to the 17th, a drivable par 4, and the 18th are good places to watch the end of a round without the crush.
- Behave. The 16th is loud, but the tour and tournament enforce a code of conduct, and throwing anything onto the green will get you removed.
Hospitality and upgrade tickets
General admission is all most fans need, but the tournament also sells upgrades, from hospitality venues around the course to skyboxes on the 16th hole. They’re priced well above general admission, and many are sold to companies for entertaining clients.
What an upgrade typically buys:
- A seat. General admission is mostly standing and walking, and a reserved seat at a busy hole is worth a lot on a crowded day.
- Food and drink. Many venues include them, which matters when the lines at the concession stands are long.
- Shade, shelter and better restrooms. On a hot afternoon or a wet morning, these are not small things.
- A guaranteed view of the 16th, in the case of the stadium skyboxes.
Is it worth it? For a group of colleagues or friends who want a comfortable day at the 16th, especially on Friday or Saturday, often yes. For golf fans who want to follow players around the course, general admission is better. Check the official site for what’s offered in 2027, and compare carefully, because prices and inclusions vary widely.
The Coors Light Birds Nest
The Birds Nest is the tournament’s concert tent, and it has been part of the week for decades. In 2026 it ran from Wednesday to Saturday, with a lineup that included Bailey Zimmerman, Zach Top, Nelly, Ludacris and Ja Rule. It needs its own ticket: general admission started at $125 in 2026, and VIP and premium experiences, with a VIP area, better viewing and food and drinks, cost $350.
If you’re going for the golf, the Birds Nest is optional. If you’re going for the party, it’s half the point. Either way, plan the transport home before you go, because the late-night shuttle lines are long.
Getting to TPC Scottsdale: parking, shuttles and rideshare
TPC Scottsdale is about 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and about 10 miles north of Old Town Scottsdale, where most visitors stay. Don’t plan on parking at the course. In 2026, the tournament ran free park-and-ride lots and shuttles:
- Lot A at WestWorld of Scottsdale had free shuttles from Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Because of traffic restrictions on 78th Street and Mayo Boulevard, drivers were told to reach it from Loop 101 at the Princess Boulevard or Bell Road exits, not from Scottsdale Road or Hayden Road.
- Lot B at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the spring training ballpark, had free parking with shuttles from Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Rideshare drop-off and pick-up was at the Bell94 Sports Complex, Lot R, near 94th Street and Bell Road.
Some practical advice. Arrive early, because traffic around the course builds quickly in the morning. For the trip home, especially on Saturday or after the Birds Nest, expect long lines for shuttles and surge pricing on rideshares, and agree on a meeting point with your group. If it has rained, wear shoes you don’t mind ruining: in 2024, mud and crowds forced the tournament to close the gates on Saturday.
The 2027 parking plan will be announced closer to the event, so check the tournament site before you go.
What to know before you go
- Weather. Scottsdale in February is usually lovely in the afternoon, often around 70°F, but mornings can start in the 40s °F. Phoenix’s normal January high is about 68°F and its low about 44°F. Dress in layers and bring sunscreen and a hat, because there’s little shade on the course.
- Rain. It doesn’t rain often in the Sonoran Desert, but when it does, the walking paths and parking areas turn to mud. Check the forecast.
- Walking. TPC Scottsdale is a big course, and a day there means several miles on foot, often on dirt and grass. Wear comfortable shoes.
- What to bring. Check the tournament’s prohibited-items and bag policy before you leave, because security lines move faster when you get it right.
- Food and drink. There’s plenty on the course, but lines get long on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Eat early or late.
- Getting home. Decide before you leave the hotel how you’ll get back, and who’s in charge of the group.
Where to stay for the Phoenix Open
Tournament week is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Scottsdale, so book early and expect higher prices than the rest of the winter. The main choices:
- Old Town Scottsdale. About 10 miles south of the course, with the most restaurants, bars and nightlife, and easy rideshare access to the shuttle lots. The best base for a group that wants the party as well as the golf.
- North Scottsdale resorts. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess sits next to TPC Scottsdale, and several other resorts are a short drive away. Convenient, comfortable and expensive during tournament week.
- Phoenix, Tempe and the rest of the Valley. Cheaper and further away, which is fine if you’re driving to a park-and-ride lot each morning.
- Vacation rentals. Good for groups, as long as everyone agrees on how they’re getting to and from the course.
Whatever you choose, book as soon as you know your dates. The best-located rooms for tournament week go months ahead.
A three-day Phoenix Open weekend
If you’re flying in for a long weekend, this is the plan we’d suggest:
- Thursday: Land in the morning, check in, and head to the course for the afternoon of the first round. Walk the back nine and see the 16th before the weekend crowds.
- Friday: Play a round at one of Scottsdale’s resort courses in the morning, then spend the afternoon at the tournament for the cut. Birds Nest in the evening if that’s your scene.
- Saturday: Get to the 16th early, as soon as you’re in, and enjoy the loudest morning in golf. Leave by early afternoon, before the exit crush, and play a late round or relax by the pool.
Add Sunday for the finish, or Monday and Tuesday at the start of the week for free practice days and quiet walks around the course.
Make it a golf trip: playing TPC Scottsdale and the rest of the Valley
The Phoenix Open falls in the heart of Scottsdale’s best golf season, and many visitors build a golf trip around the tournament. TPC Scottsdale itself has two courses, the Stadium Course, which hosts the tournament, and the Champions Course, and outside tournament week both take public tee times. Playing the 16th in silence, a few days after 20,000 people screamed at it, is a strange and memorable experience.
The wider Valley has more than 200 courses, including We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, Grayhawk and the Phoenician, and February is peak season, with the highest green fees and the best conditions of the year. Book tee times and hotels as early as you can for tournament week, because both fill up and prices rise.
Our Scottsdale golf trip guide covers the best courses, where to stay and what a week costs, and it pairs naturally with a day or two at the tournament.
How the Phoenix Open compares with other tournaments
The Phoenix Open is the easiest tournament on the PGA Tour to attend: tickets are cheap, available to anyone and on sale months ahead, and two days are free. That’s the opposite of the Masters, where tickets come through a lottery, and very different from the Ryder Cup, where tickets come through a ballot.
How it fits with the other big events American golf fans travel to:
- The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is the week before, from February 1 to 7, 2027, so a West Coast golf fan can see both in consecutive weeks. It’s quieter and more scenic, with celebrities in the pro-am. Our Pebble Beach Pro-Am tickets guide covers how to attend.
- The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass is next on the big-event calendar, in the week of March 8 to 14, 2027. It’s a more traditional tournament, with the island-green 17th as its version of the 16th. See our Players Championship tickets guide.
- The Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor in Ireland from September 13 to 19, 2027. It’s the hardest ticket of the year: the global ballot closed on June 29, 2026, resale is banned, and match-day general admission costs €499 (about $580). Our Ryder Cup 2027 tickets guide covers what’s still possible.
If you can do only one, do Phoenix for the atmosphere and the price, and do it in a year when you can add a few rounds of Scottsdale golf.
For the full calendar of tournaments worth traveling to, with tickets, travel and costs for each, see our guide to traveling to golf tournaments.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Phoenix Open tickets?
In 2026, general admission cost $75 for Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday and $125 for Friday or Saturday, plus fees, with free admission on Monday and Tuesday. Birds Nest concert tickets started at $125, and hospitality upgrades cost more. 2027 prices are expected in the fall of 2026.
When is the 2027 WM Phoenix Open?
February 8 to 14, 2027, at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The tournament rounds run from Thursday to Sunday, with practice days on Monday and Tuesday and the pro-am on Wednesday.
When do Phoenix Open tickets go on sale?
General admission tickets for 2026 went on sale on October 15, 2025, about four months before the tournament. Expect the 2027 tickets on a similar schedule, in mid-October 2026, through the official WM Phoenix Open website.
What is the best day to go to the Phoenix Open?
For golf, Thursday or Friday, when the full field is playing and the crowds are manageable. For atmosphere, Saturday, which has the biggest and loudest crowds of the week. Monday and Tuesday are free and quiet, and Sunday is best for watching the finish.
Can you get into the 16th hole with a general admission ticket?
A general admission ticket gets you onto the course and into the open areas around the 16th. The best stadium seats are in hospitality venues and skyboxes sold separately. On Friday and Saturday, lines to get into the 16th form early, so make it your first stop.
Are Phoenix Open tickets cheaper on resale sites?
Usually not for general admission. Official prices were $75 to $125 a day in 2026, and resale listings are often marked up, sometimes in foreign currencies. Buy from the official site first, and turn to resale only if your day has sold out.
Is the Phoenix Open free on Monday and Tuesday?
It was in 2026, when Arizona Ford dealers sponsored free admission for all fans on the Monday and Tuesday practice days, branded Ford Free Days. Check whether the free days return for 2027 when tickets go on sale.
How do you get to the Phoenix Open?
In 2026, the tournament ran free park-and-ride shuttles from WestWorld of Scottsdale and from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, plus a rideshare zone at the Bell94 Sports Complex. TPC Scottsdale is about 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and about 10 miles north of Old Town Scottsdale.
Is the Phoenix Open worth going to?
Yes, especially for a first tournament. It’s cheap by big-event standards, easy to get tickets for, and the 16th hole is unlike anything else in golf. Go on Thursday or Friday if you want to watch golf, and on Saturday if you want the party; either way, add a few rounds of Scottsdale golf to make the trip.
What should you wear to the Phoenix Open?
Layers and comfortable walking shoes. February mornings can start in the 40s °F and afternoons often reach about 70°F, and you’ll walk several miles on grass and dirt paths. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and shoes you don’t mind getting muddy if rain is forecast.
Can you play TPC Scottsdale?
Yes. TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, which hosts the tournament, and its Champions Course take public tee times outside tournament week. February is peak season, so book early, and expect the course to be busy in the weeks around the event.
Sources
Primary sources and official pages, checked September and October 2026.
- WM Phoenix Open, official site: wmphoenixopen.com
- WM Phoenix Open, 2026 general admission announcement: wmphoenixopen.com
- Experience Scottsdale, insider’s guide to the tournament: experiencescottsdale.com
- Also consulted: the PGA Tour’s 2027 schedule (announced August 26, 2026); AZFamily and KOLD on 2026 ticket prices, Ford Free Days, parking and the Birds Nest lineup; the Phoenix New Times on the 2026 Birds Nest; NOAA climate normals for Phoenix via Current Results; the Ryder Cup’s 2027 ticket terms.
Image credits
| Image | Credit and license |
|---|---|
| Waste Management Phoenix Open (51876358748) (featured) | Photo by Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |
| Waste Management Phoenix Open by Gage Skidmore | Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |
| TPC Scottsdale golf ball | Photo by Dan Perry from Atlanta, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |
| Saguaro beside a desert cart path, Arizona | Photo by Albert Boneta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |
| We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Saguaro course, 15th hole | Photo by Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |
| The Phoenician, Canyon course, Scottsdale | Photo by Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. |