2026 Internet Invitational full roster, prize money & schedule revealed
The biggest golf tournament on YouTube is returning for a second season after the Internet Invitational’s incredible success in 2025. However, Year 2 features several major additions to the party, including former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel and UFC fighter Justin Gaethje.
Last year’s Internet Invitational created plenty of buzz throughout the online golf community with many popular names from YouTube and other celebrities involved. Comedian Andrew Santino and influencer Josh Richards are two of the most recognizable names coming back for the second season.
The show showcases unique matchplay formats, and last seasons saw half the participants eliminated after the first two rounds. Alliances created some interesting dynamics for the show, as well as many on-course controversies involving cheating allegations.
The first event took place at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri with 48 contestants. It’s unclear if the event will return to the same venue this time. However, this year’s field has grown to 64 players, including several notable newcomers.
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What is the Internet Invitational?
Dave Portnoy on the sideline before kickoff of the first half between Michigan and Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Barstool’s “Fore Play” podcast crew, led by Riggs, Frankie Borrelli and Trent Ryan, helped come up with the concept before getting Bob Does Sports involved.
Season 1’s winners Brad Dalke, Francis Ellis and Cody “Beef” Franke shared the $1 million prize, but Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy confirmed that this year’s winnings will be at least $4 million this time around.
However, Franke tragically passed away shortly before the first Internet Invitational was scheduled to air, which led to several tributes for the former Barstool personality throughout the show.
Top YouTubers like the Bryan Brothers (George and Wesley Bryan), as well as Grant Horvat and Dalke generated millions of views on each episode.
Meanwhile, other notable first-timers include Dude Perfect’s Tyler Toney, former NBA player Jason Williams and NELK co-founder Kyle Forgeard.
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2026 competitors and episode schedule
Season 2. October 26th. Presented by @dunkindonuts https://t.co/yrfMivBEx1
— The Internet Invitational (@Internetinvite) October 14, 2026
The new season debuts on October 26 and features a twice-weekly release schedule leading up to the November 12 finale.
The episodes are set to release across three YouTube channels; Fore Play Golf,Bob Does Sports and Internet Invitational.
Below is the full list of entrants into the 2026 edition of the competition.
PlayersFrankie BorrelliCalluxJake AdamsTyler ToneyRobby BergerKyle ForgeardJersey JerryHailey Rose OstromBrad DalkePaul ‘Biz’ BissonnetteThe JetCheddyPaige SpiranacJosh KelleyGeorge BryanJon GrudenGarrett ClarkSam Heung MinMicah MorrisRyan RuffelsSeb Michael-BrownMartin BorgmeierMarissa WentzlerCassandra MarieJohnny ManzielTrent RyanSabrina AndolphoShort Game KingRyan WhitneyJoey Cold CutsBig JohnJosh RichardsChazWesley BryanPFT CommenterPeter FinchTacoRoger SteeleCole LantzSara WinterMac BoucherMalosi Evan ThompsonAndrew SantinoRiggsTisha AlynDOD KingBobby RayFat PerezSalimFrancis EllisJustin GaethjeGrant HorvatKeith YandleThe DukeJason WilliamsLuke KwonMason NuttRick ShielsDaltooshBubbieToomsClaire HogleKarol Priscilla
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