BRACE yourselves sport lovers as the world is set to witness one the most exciting events this summer – and some of the biggest stars will be on show.
Harry Kane is known for his talented golf skills when he is not playing in a Spurs shirt
The Icons Series is a unique sporting event which sees celebrities across all sports compete in a series of competitive team match-play format.
And there will be a host of familiar faces taking part including boxers, footballers and a certain special manager.
Find out more on the highly-anticipated event and who will be involved below…
What is the Icons Series?
The Icons Series will see two teams full of sporting stars go up against each other in a 10-hole round of Golf.
There are expected to be five different editions to the series spanning over five locations (Australia, Asia, Europe and Middle East) with the first chapter happening at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey.
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Each edition will take place over two days with three sessions on tournament day one and three sessions on tournament day two.
And the action will get underway from June 30 – July 1, 2022 – times will be provided closer to the date.
Who will be playing at the event?
It will be Team USA vs Team Rest of the World (ROTW) and each side will have 12 members with a golfing icon as their captain.
Pep Guardiola will be participating in the Icons Series
Below is the list so far as more names are set to be announced in due time.
Team USA:
- Fred Couples (Captain)
- Michael Phelps (Swimming)
- Michael Strahan (American football)
- Ben Roethlisberger (American football)
- J.R. Smith (Basketball)
- Andrew Whitworth (American football)
- Robbie Gould (American football)
- John Smoltz (Baseball)
- Marshall Faulk (American football)
Team ROTW:
- Ernie Els (Captain)
- Ash Barty (Tennis)
- Pep Guardiola (Football manager)
- Harry Kane (Football)
- Canelo Alvarez (Boxing)
- Ab De Villiers (Cricket)
- James Milner (Football)
- George Gregan (Rugby)
- Ricky Ponting (Cricket)
- Brian Lara (Cricket)
- Ivan Rodriguez (Baseball)
Can I watch the Icons Series on TV?
The Icons Series will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Golf on UK television.
Whereas Fox Sports is the channel to go to for viewers in the US.
Also, subscription members of Peacock can stream the ENTIRE action live and packages are on offer to citizens of the UK and US.
Prices for Peacock start at around £4 per month or £49.99 for the year.
Can I buy tickets for the Icons Series?
Tickets to watch the most decorated sporting icons on the planet compete in New Jersey are available on the Icons Series website.
And away from the course, ticket holders will be entertained by live music, activities and have a variety of food to eat.
Prices start from £57 for the day and up to three children under 17 are admitted free with a ticketed adult.
Head to the website for more information.
What has been said?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola stated: “There is nothing else like this sport, it’s amazing and I hope to play in many more Icons Series.”
Whilst boxing icon Canelo Alvarez said: “I’m excited to represent Mexico as part of the ROW team under Captain Els and can’t wait to compete against the USA team at such an iconic venue Liberty National.”
