2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Preview, full schedule, and how to watch live golf action with season-ending berths on offer

2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Preview

The DP World Tour Play-Offs open at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, where the top 70 players in the Race to Dubai compete for 9,000 points, a $9 million prize fund, and one of 50 spots in the season's final event in Dubai.

Event Overview

The 20th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship takes place from 6 to 9 November at Yas Links Abu Dhabi. It marks the first event in the DP World Tour Play-Offs and offers players their last chance to qualify for the year-ending finale.

After a 40-event season across five continents, the world’s leading male golfers gather in the United Arab Emirates to finish their campaign.

Key Details

Venue: Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi (Par 72; 7,425 yards)
Format: 72-hole stroke play with no cut; part of the Rolex Series
Race to Dubai Points: 9,000 points for the winner at Abu Dhabi; 12,000 available the following week in Dubai
Field: Top 70 players from the Race to Dubai standings
Season Impact: Top 50 players after Abu Dhabi advance to the DP World Tour Championship (13–16 November at Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course)

How to Watch

Fans can follow live coverage to witness the drama as players compete for crucial points and prize money leading into the season finale.

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Author's Summary

This championship is a pivotal moment for golfers aiming to secure their place in the season’s grand finale, offering high stakes and thrilling competition in Abu Dhabi.

Olympics.com — 2025-11-04