PGA Tour golf tournament in Los Cabos: 2026 dates and what to see around
Golf, ocean, and tequila in one trip. In early November 2026, Los Cabos hosts a PGA Tour event, and right next to the course you will find warm seas, whale sharks, and the best street food in Mexico. Here is how to get to the tournament, what to see nearby, and where to stay.
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What is the World Wide Technology Championship
💡 In short:
- The World Wide Technology Championship is part of the PGA Tour calendar and takes place in Los Cabos, Mexico (as of 09/2026, official website).
- The 2026 event runs from November 5 to 8 at El Cardonal at Diamante.
- The purse is $6 million, and the winner receives 500 FedExCup Fall points (as of 09/2026, PGA Tour).
- Dates, tickets, and purse: as of 09/2026, verified on the official PGA Tour website.
The tournament grew out of an event that was held for many years in Mayakoba on the Riviera Maya coast. The competition then moved to the shores of Baja California. The new location is closer to the Pacific resorts, which attract more fans from the US.
The event is one of the final stops of the FedExCup Fall series. At stake are not only prize money but also spots in the next season, so the field is usually strong. In 2025, Ben Griffin took the title with a score of -29 and 259 strokes (as of 09/2026, PGA Tour).
El Cardonal course and tournament format
Golfers play at El Cardonal at Diamante. The course was designed by Tiger Woods, one of the most decorated players in PGA Tour history. He also contributed to developing venues where athletes can perform at their best.
The course is a par 72 and stretches 7,452 yards (as of 09/2026, tournament page). The key challenge here is wind and open areas with cacti. Rounds run four days in a row, Thursday through Sunday.
Beyond the tournament itself, there is a fan village for spectators. It offers entertainment, and the final round ends with the winner's award ceremony. Tickets are sold separately for each day, so you can see which day is cheaper.
What to do in Los Cabos
Golf takes up only a couple of days of the trip. The rest of the time, the region covers you: beaches, cuisine, ocean, and desert routes. Here are five activities worth your attention.
Beaches and Medano
The region's two main cities, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, sit along a long sandy coastline. The climate here is dry, so the heat is easier to handle than on the humid Caribbean coast.
© Cristo Vlahos · CC BY-SAPhoto: Cristo Vlahos, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsWe should also highlight Medano in central Cabo San Lucas. The water is calmer here, and there are jet ski rentals, parasailing, and water skiing (according to the Los Cabos tourism office, 09/2026).
The beaches along the coast vary. You can't swim everywhere. Strong waves and underwater currents occur on open stretches, so watch the lifeguard flags.
Mexican cuisine
Start with tacos. They are made from corn or wheat tortillas, filled with pork, beef, fish, or shrimp. A portion is cheap, so tacos are equally good from a street food truck or in an expensive restaurant.
Next, try a quesadilla. The main filling here is cheese, and it literally melts between two tortillas. On a hot tortilla, the cheese melts and the dish turns out hearty.
For dessert, get churros. These long dough sticks were brought here by the Spanish, and they taste like donuts. Chocolate sauce makes them noticeably sweeter.
© ProtoplasmaKid · CC BY-SAPhoto: ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsSnorkeling with whale sharks
The best time to swim with whale sharks is from October to April, with the peak from November to March (as of 09/2026, Cabo Adventures). This is a seasonal activity: there are no such tours in summer.
© User:Zac Wolf (original), en:User:Stefan (cropping) · CC BY-SAPhoto: User:Zac Wolf (original), en:User:Stefan (cropping), CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5), Wikimedia CommonsWhale sharks feed on plankton and are not dangerous to humans. The group is led by instructors who keep their distance and monitor the animals' behavior. You cannot go out to them without a guide.
Some tours go for a full day to the Bay of La Paz, where there are more sharks. Gear and guidance are usually included in the price, and the trip itself is booked on GetYourGuide in advance.
Museums and galleries
Local museums and galleries round out the cultural program. Start with the Gabinete del Barco exhibition hall: it showcases the history of the region and the sea.
© Thelmadatter · CC BY-SAPhoto: Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsNext come the National History Museum and the Iván Guaderrama interactive gallery. Fans of the classics and lovers of contemporary art will both find something here. A couple of hours is enough to see it all.
ATVs and desert routes
The area around Los Cabos is great for ATV riding. The routes lead through beaches, desert off-road terrain, and cactus plantations. This way you'll see the area from a different side.
Organizers provide gear and lead the group along a prepared trail. Two hours is enough for beginners, while a half-day route is more interesting for experienced riders. ATV tours in Los Cabos depart right from hotels in Cabo San Lucas.
If you're short on time, pick one sea tour and one land tour. You'll manage the beaches and cuisine without booking.
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Where to stay in Los Cabos
There are many hotels in Los Cabos, and they stretch along the coast. Closer to the El Cardonal field, look at the Diamante and San José del Cabo areas. If nightlife and restaurants matter more to you, choose a hotel in Cabo San Lucas.
Among the well-reviewed options are Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, Riu Santa Fe, and Marquis Los Cabos. Prices depend on the season and meal plan, so it is easier to check hotels in Los Cabos on Trip.com in advance.
Do you need a visa to enter Mexico
Citizens of the EU and Switzerland do not need a visa to enter Mexico. Without a visa, you can stay in the country for up to 180 days.
Entry rules change from time to time. Before you fly, check the requirements for your country on the consulate website and verify your passport expiration date.
⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions
Where is the World Wide Technology Championship held?
The tournament is hosted at El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos on the Baja California peninsula. It is the Mexican stop on the PGA Tour's FedExCup Fall series. The venue sits between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, and you can get there by taxi or hotel shuttle.
When does the tournament take place in 2026?
The 2026 event is scheduled for November 5-8. The exact tee times and player field are published on the PGA Tour website a few weeks before the start, so check the dates before you travel.
How much do tournament tickets cost?
The PGA Tour sells tickets for each day separately, so the price depends on the day of the week and the viewing area. Individual tickets are usually more expensive on weekends. Check current prices and packages on the tournament page of the PGA Tour website before buying.
When can you swim with whale sharks in Los Cabos?
The season runs roughly from October to April, with the peak from November to March. During these months the water is clearer and the chance of seeing a shark is higher.
What to see in Los Cabos besides golf?
Beyond the course, it is worth seeing Medano Beach, trying the local cuisine, and taking an ATV ride. For culture, the Gabinete del Barco exhibition space and the Ivan Guaderrama gallery are good options. In November, add a whale shark boat tour.
In short: what to book
The choice depends on the purpose of your trip. If you are going for the tournament, stay near Diamante and get a ticket for the final round. If the ocean matters more, pick a hotel in Cabo San Lucas and add a boat tour.
- If you are going for golf: a hotel near El Cardonal and a ticket for the final round.
- If you want beach and water: a hotel in Cabo San Lucas and whale shark snorkeling.
- If you are traveling with kids: Medano with its calm water and a short ATV tour.
Do not wait too long to book lodging: in November, hotels near the course sell out quickly. Check hotels in Los Cabos on Trip.com.
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