LIV Golf's proposed second act has gained a little breathing room. According to a Financial Times report published on October 25, 2026, roughly 15 unnamed golfers have tentatively indicated they would join LIV 2.0. Golfweek and GolfMagic have also covered the report. The distinction matters: tentative interest is not a signed player agreement, and the league has not announced a confirmed 2027 roster.
The apparent progress arrives at a decisive moment for the proposed rescue. BC Partners Credit is considering financing of up to $300 million for a restructured LIV Golf, contingent on attracting a viable field and settling key terms. Reports put the investor's initial target at 30 to 40 golfers. Fifteen expressions of interest could help discussions continue, but they would not by themselves produce a full competition.
October 25 had been the deadline for players to make their initial decisions. The prospective investor could reportedly extend it to October 30, a date that also matters to decisions involving Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the existing LIV structure. No extension, definitive financing deal or 2027 launch should be treated as complete without a formal announcement.
LIV's difficult position reflects the collapse of its original financial model. After PIF withdrew further funding, the league entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States in September. The planned replacement would offer players equity stakes in the league and its teams. That is a substantial shift from the recruitment deals that characterised LIV's launch, but it also raises questions about control, revenues and the financial exposure of participating golfers.
GolfMagic reports that Richard Bland, Cameron Tringale, Brendan Steele and Ben Campbell previously stated publicly that they wanted to remain involved. The identities of the roughly 15 players in the new report have not been disclosed, however, so those earlier declarations cannot be assumed to be part of the reported tally. Bryson DeChambeau also has not publicly confirmed a new signed agreement. Other high-profile names, including Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, have indicated they will not join the proposed successor.
Outstanding contract disputes could still complicate the relaunch. Separate reporting this weekend detailed a group led by Dustin Johnson seeking to resolve claims against PIF totalling more than $100 million. Interest from potential participants does not settle those claims or guarantee a successful investment.
The next credible milestone is therefore not another speculative headcount but documented player agreements and clear funding terms. For now, LIV 2.0 has a possible route forward, not a confirmed rescue.
Sources: Financial Times, October 25, 2026: https://www.ft.com/content/935f19bc-bb43-4840-8a55-d8ef409c7b52 ; Golfweek, October 25: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liv-2-0-gains-roughly-191851805.html ; GolfMagic, October 25: https://www.golfmagic.com/tour/liv-golf/liv-golf-20-gets-major-boost-15-players-commit-new-era
Image: Spectators at LIV Golf Adelaide in June 2025. Archival illustration; it does not depict the October 2026 negotiations.
