BMW PGA Championship 2026: Where to Park for Golf's Biggest Week at Wentworth
Six days of world-class golf, a celebrity Pro-Am and a festival atmosphere return to Surrey this September — here's how to get parking sorted before the crowds descend.
BMW PGA Championship Parking: Your Guide to Wentworth Club 2026
The BMW PGA Championship returns to Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, from 15–20 September 2026, with defending champion Alex Noren headlining a field that's expected to include Rory McIlroy and 2024 winner Billy Horschel. As the DP World Tour's flagship Rolex Series event, the Festival of Golf regularly sells out four of its five tournament days — so if you're driving down, the smartest move is sorting your parking before the diary fills up around you.
Book your parking near the BMW PGA Championship in advance and you'll skip the scramble for a space once tournament week traffic builds around Virginia Water:
A confirmed spot before you set off — no circling the village looking for somewhere to leave the car
Choice of price points, from driveways a short walk from Virginia Water station to spaces closer to the course itself
Extend your session via the app if the golf runs long or you want to make a full day of the Festival of Golf entertainment
Better value than turning up on the day, when nearby spaces are hardest to find
Quieter residential streets away from the main tournament crowds
About the BMW PGA Championship
Now in its seventh decade, the BMW PGA Championship is the DP World Tour's home tournament and one of the most prestigious events in European golf. It's played over the West Course at Wentworth Club — a layout reworked by Ernie Els that rewards course management and a calm head over raw power, particularly around its famous closing holes. Beyond the golf, the week doubles as a genuine festival: expect live music, a celebrity Pro-Am, and the BMW Village showcasing the brand's latest models alongside the tournament action.
Where to Park for the BMW PGA Championship
Wentworth Club sits in a quiet residential part of Virginia Water, so private driveways in the surrounding streets are the most reliable way to guarantee a space close to the action:
Book a driveway in Virginia Water — the village itself sits within walking distance of the club, with residential spaces available on quieter roads away from the main event traffic
Reserve parking near Virginia Water Station — a good option if you're planning to walk the rest of the way or want easy access back to the train for the journey home
Find a space in Sunningdale — a short drive or train ride from Wentworth, useful if spaces closer to the course are booked up
Park near Sunningdale Station if you'd rather leave the car for the day and finish your journey by rail
Getting to Wentworth Club
By car: Wentworth Club is just off the M25 and A30 in Virginia Water, Surrey, with the M3 and M4 both within easy reach for anyone travelling from further afield
By train: Virginia Water station has direct services from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Reading, Woking and Weybridge on the Waterloo–Reading line, with a shuttle bus running regularly from the station to the course during tournament week
By coach: Coach access into the immediate Wentworth area is restricted during the Championship, so booking a driveway further out and finishing the journey on foot or by local transport is worth planning for if you're travelling in a larger group
FAQs about the BMW PGA Championship
How much does parking cost near the BMW PGA Championship?
Prices vary by proximity and space type, but driveways in Virginia Water and Sunningdale typically offer better value than anything you'd find on the day, with monthly and daily rates both available depending on how long you need the space.
How early should I arrive?
With six days of golf and a strong daily crowd expected, arriving well before your tee time of choice is sensible — tournament traffic around Virginia Water builds steadily through the morning, especially on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What's the closest parking to Wentworth Club?
Driveways in Virginia Water itself offer the shortest walk to the course. Spaces closer to Virginia Water station are a good alternative if you don't mind a slightly longer walk or want easy access to the train afterwards.
Is there EV charging near Wentworth?
Availability varies by space, so it's worth filtering for EV charging when you search and book, rather than assuming a driveway will have it.
Can I book parking for more than one day of the tournament?
Yes — if you're planning to attend across several days of the Festival of Golf, you can book the same space for multiple dates rather than rebooking each morning.
Live Near Wentworth? Rent Out Your Space
If you live in Virginia Water, Sunningdale or the surrounding area, tournament week is a genuine opportunity to earn extra income from a driveway or off-street space that would otherwise sit empty. Rent out your driveway for free with JustPark— hosts near major sporting venues have seen their annual income rise by as much as 57% by listing on event weeks like this one, and you stay in full control of when your space is available.
Ready for the Festival of Golf?
With six days of golf, live music and a celebrity Pro-Am on the calendar, the BMW PGA Championship is one of the biggest weeks in the UK sporting calendar outside London. Book your parking near Wentworth Club now and you can focus on enjoying the golf, not searching for somewhere to leave the car.
