BMW Championship 2023: TV Schedule, Format, History, Past Winners

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Patrick Cantlay smiles on the 18th green during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Wilmington Country Club, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Wilmington, Del.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ryan Hannable @RyanHannable Aug 18, 2023, 8:24 AM
  • The BMW Championship is August 17-20 from Olympia Fields.
  • It is the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
  • Golf Channel and CBS will share the TV coverage.

The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the first playoff event will be in the field at the second event — the BMW Championship, August 17-20 from Olympia Fields just outside of Chicago.

After this week, the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings will qualify for the Tour Championship.

BMW Championship TV Schedule, Times, Channel

  • Thursday, August 17: 2:00-6:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Friday, August 18: 2:00-6:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Saturday, August 19: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET, CBS
  • Sunday, August 20: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET, CBS

What Channel Is the BMW Championship On?

The BMW Championship is on Golf Channel exclusively Thursday-Friday and then Golf Channel and CBS Saturday-Sunday.

BMW Championship PGA Tour Live, Featured Groups

  • Thursday, August 17: 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Friday, August 18: 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Saturday, August 19: 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Sunday, August 20: 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+

BMW Championship Format

The 50 players in the field will compete in stroke play over four days at Olympia Fields.

There will be no cut this week.

After this week, the top 30 players in the season-long FedEx Cup standings will qualify for the Tour Championship.

Who Won the BMW Championship Last Year?

Patrick Cantlay won the 2022 BMW Championship, which was held at Wilmington Country Club. He also won the 2021 edition at Caves Valley.

BMW Championship History, Past Winners

YearWinnerScore
2022Patrick Cantlay-14
2021Patrick Cantlay-27
2020Jon Rahm-4
2019Justin Thomas-25
2018Keegan Bradley-20
2017Marc Leishman-23
2016Dustin Johnson-23
2015Jason Day-22
2014Billy Horschel-14
2013Zach Johnson-13
2012Rory McIlroy-12
2011Justin Rose-13
2010Dustin Johnson-9
2009Tiger Woods-19
2008Camilo Villegas-15

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Ryan Hannable

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Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, “The Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.”

Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, “The Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.”