24 football icons held a press conference ahead of the "Reignwood Icons of Football" tournament scheduled from 31 January to 1 February 2026 at Robinswood Golf Club, Reignwood Park project, Pathum Thani Province.
On 29 January 2026, over 24 legendary football players gathered to announce their readiness before teeing off in the special golf event "Reignwood Icons of Football," taking place from 31 January to 1 February 2026 at Robinswood Golf Club, Reignwood Park, Pathum Thani. The atmosphere was charged with fierce anticipation of a rematch between Team England and Team World.
The line-up for the two teams competing includes Team England, captained by Danny Willett, featuring Jimmy Bullard, Andy Cole, Robbie Fowler, Joe Hart, Paul Ince, Phil Jagielka, Jermaine Jenas, Phil Jones, Lee Sharpe, Teddy Sheringham, John Terry, and Theo Walcott.
Team World, captained by Thomas Bjorn, includes Gareth Bale, Gabriel Batistuta, Nigel de Jong, Ryan Giggs, David Ginola, Ruud Gullit, Henrik Larsson, Aaron Ramsey, John Arne Riise, Andriy Shevchenko, Dwight Yorke, and Gianfranco Zola.
After Team England's decisive victory in the inaugural tournament held last year in Bangkok, the pressure and expectations have intensified this year. Team England arrives at Reignwood Park to defend their Icons Trophy title amid the weight of being reigning champions, aiming to maintain their regional dominance. Meanwhile, Team World enters the competition seeking revenge and hoping to claim their first championship win in this event.
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This event brings together legendary football icons who have achieved the highest success in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and international football. This special competition presents familiar legendary rivalries in a new context, as former opponents unite to pursue victory in a fast-paced, intense 10-hole match play golf format.
To raise the stakes even higher, the participating football icons will challenge a $10 million hole, known as the "highest-value hole in golf." This bonus scoring hole will be contested on Saturday. Each athlete will showcase their swing before fans, seizing a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make history. Should any icon achieve a hole-in-one, it will be the largest prize ever awarded in golf.
Beyond the competition on the course, the event is elevated to a full entertainment festival welcoming thousands of fans to Reignwood Park for a weekend of fun, including live music performances, premium food and beverages, and exclusive Meet and Greet activities with the football icons.
Fans attending Reignwood Icons of Football 2026 will experience
24 global football superstars competing in match play golf.
A battle of pride between two legendary teams competing hole by hole.
The return of The US$10M Swing, the highest-value golf hole prize in the world.
Premium entertainment experiences, services, and close-up athlete interactions.
Reignwood Icons of Football will be broadcast live to millions worldwide via the Icons Series YouTube platform and international broadcast partners. Fans can watch the entire tournament live, with full highlight packages available throughout the weekend of 31 January to 1 February 2026. Tickets start at just 650 baht and are available at www.icons-series.com.