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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 29: Dave Portnoy attends Dave Portnoy In Conversation With Erika Ayers Badan: Cancel Me If You Can at 92NY on June 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Internet Invitational is back, and the official field and video release dates for the 2026 installment are now public knowledge. The 64-player field has been speculated about for weeks, but the tournament\u2019s official account finally released a confirmed group<\/a>, along with the five dates for all five episodes.<\/p>\n What Is The Internet Invitational?<\/p>\n The biggest YouTube creator golf tournament is back. The Internet Invitational, which turned heads throughout the online golf community in 2025, is returning for a second season with a significantly expanded field and prize pool, along with some notable new additions, including former NFL<\/a> quarterback Johnny Manziel and UFC fighter Justin Gaethje.<\/p>\n The concept originated with Barstool\u2019s \u201cFore Play\u201d podcast crew \u2014 Riggs, Frankie Borrelli, and Trent Ryan \u2014 who partnered with Bob Does Sports to bring the idea to life.<\/p>\n Season 1 saw 48 contestants compete in a matchplay format at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri, with half the field eliminated after the first two rounds. Alliances, strategy, and on-course controversy, including cheating allegations, helped fuel the show\u2019s viral success.<\/p>\n Brad Dalke, Francis Ellis, and Cody \u201cBeef\u201d Franke split the $1 million prize as Season 1 champions. Franke\u2019s win was bittersweet, as he passed away shortly before the event aired, prompting tributes throughout the broadcast.<\/p>\n Who Is In Season 2?<\/p>\n Season 2 raises the stakes considerably. Barstool\u2019s Dave Portnoy confirmed the total purse has grown to at least $4 million, four times the original prize pool<\/a>. The field has also expanded from 48 to 64 players, featuring a mix of returning fan favorites and first-time participants.<\/p>\n Popular creators like the Bryan Brothers, Grant Horvat, and Brad Dalke return after helping drive massive viewership last season. New additions to the 2026 roster include Dude Perfect\u2019s Tyler Toney, former NBA<\/a> player Jason Williams<\/a>, NELK co-founder Kyle Forgeard, among dozens of other creators, athletes, and personalities.<\/p>\n The one name missing from the group that fans seem to have wanted is Chance Taylor. He was not part of the series, despite his rise in YouTube popularity this year.<\/p>\n According to event organizers, filming for Season 2 is already complete, having taken place August 10\u201317, 2026. The season is set to premiere October 26, releasing twice weekly across three YouTube channels \u2014 Fore Play Golf, Bob Does Sports, and Internet Invitational \u2014 building toward a finale on November 12.<\/p>\n Some Details Are Yet to Be Revealed<\/p>\n Season 2 appears positioned to top last year\u2019s breakout run. Whether these 64 names are the only names to appear in the series remains to be seen. There was some chatter that LeBron James<\/a> might make an appearance.<\/p>\n Given the show\u2019s track record of generating millions of views per episode, the expanded format and star power suggest this could become one of the most-watched golf events of the year, traditional tour broadcasts included.<\/p>\n Expect more hype, more drama, and more money to be dished out as Portnoy and the rest of the Internet Invitational crew raise the stakes.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJim Parsons<\/a> is an experienced freelance writer, and full-time credentialed journalist covering the Edmonton Oilers. 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