FootGolf World Cup: Orlando 2023 schedule, TV, streaming and favorites to win

The novel sport will celebrate its largest marquee event yet, in central Florida, with 971 athletes representing 39 countries. It will take place from May 27th to June 6th.

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The 2023 FootGolf World Cup will take place in Orlando, FL, from May 27 to June 6. There, 971 athletes from 39 countries will compete in the growing sport's largest marquee event yet. Orlando 2023 will mark FootGolf's fourth World Cup, and the first with full live coverage.

Orlando 2023 will feature the world's best players, including notable faces like Fabian Ayala (former Argentina and Valencia soccer star) and Olindo Mare (former NFL kicker) representing Team USA. Players will face off in individual competitions in the Men, Women and Senior categories. As well as a National Team competition, where one country will take FootGolf's largest prize.

Where and how to watch the FootGolf World Cup

CTV Sports will air the entirety of the Orlando 2023 FootGolf World Cup through its FootGolf Channel. The Florida-based network will tackle the individual and group competitions, bringing them to homes worldwide through its app available on Smart TVs, Android systems and the Apple app store.

CTV will air the event in 4K quality to homes worldwide, marking a new feat for the sport. It can be downloaded here and watched at no cost.

The complete Orlando 2023 FootGolf World Cup schedule.Orlando2023.com

What is FootGolf?

FootGolf was created in the Netherlands in 2008, quickly blossoming into a sport with 45 national federations recognized by FIFG, its governing body. To put it eloquently, its president Laura Balestrini describes it as: "The ultimate hybrid sport combining the skills of football (soccer) with the elegance of golf".

FootGolf is played on golf courses, following golf's rules and scoring. To put it simply, it's like golf with a soccer ball and 21 inch diameter cups that the balls sink into. Despite seeming simple to those who haven't played, it's very challenging for soccer players without a background in golf.