Aldar has been named Title Partner of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship, upgrading a relationship with the DP World Tour that began when the company became an Official Marketing Partner and Official Real Estate Partner in 2025.
The tournament, staged by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour, will be known as the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. It runs from November 5–8 at Yas Links on Yas Island, a course Aldar owns and which has hosted the event since 2022. The championship is the first leg of the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs: the leading 70 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings compete, with the top 50 advancing to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai the following week.
“Abu Dhabi has established itself as a global hub for world-class sport, entertainment and experiences. Aldar has been instrumental in shaping Yas Island into one of the region’s most sought-after places to live, visit and invest, and becoming Title Partner of the Abu Dhabi Championship builds naturally on that foundation. Sport has a unique power to bring people together, and this partnership gives us a compelling platform to deepen those connections while showcasing Abu Dhabi and Yas Island to a growing global audience,” Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar said in a statement.
“The Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship builds on Abu Dhabi’s success in hosting world-class tournaments and reinforces the capital’s position as a leading destination for golf. We welcome Aldar as the tournament’s Title Partner. This partnership reflects the important role national organisations and the sports sector play together in supporting and hosting global events, and will help deliver an experience befitting Abu Dhabi and the tournament’s international standing. With some of the world’s best golfers competing at Yas Links, we look forward to another edition that strengthens golf’s presence in Abu Dhabi and encourages more young people to take up and enjoy the sport,” Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council added.
“The Abu Dhabi Championship is always one of the tournaments I look forward to, and it’s great to see Aldar come on board as the new title partner. Abu Dhabi is a fantastic place to visit, Yas Links is always in immaculate condition, and the atmosphere throughout the week makes it a special event. I’ve finished runner-up here four times, so I’d obviously love to go one better and finally win it. I really enjoy finishing my season in the UAE, and hopefully I can have a strong week and put myself in a position to win another Race to Dubai title,” Rory McIlroy added.
“This is a landmark moment for the Abu Dhabi Championship and for our wider partnership with Aldar. Since joining the DP World Tour family, Aldar has demonstrated a clear commitment to using golf as a platform to showcase Abu Dhabi to a global audience, engage communities and support the growth of our sport. We are proud to have them at the forefront of an event that plays such an important role in the conclusion of our season. We’re also delighted that Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation this year. His chase for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title will add further drama to this year’s Play-Offs,” Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive Officer of the DP World Tour further explained.
General admission is free for the first two days. Day three and four tickets start at AED 75. The Bar on Nine hospitality option, popular at the 2025 edition, starts at AED 170 including an AED 100 food and drink voucher. The Championship Chalet on the 18th green, the premium hospitality offering, starts from AED 1,680.
