EW's picks range from sweeping romances like &34;Queen Charlotte&34; to tense crime dramas like &34;Adolescence&34; and &34;The Beast in Me.&34; The 25 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix EW's picks range from sweeping romances like &34;Queen Charlotte&34; to tense crime dramas like &34;Adolescence&34; and &34;The Beast in Me.&34; By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey on July 3, 2026 9:24 a.m. ET :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/netflixminiseriestout19208292024c5fd7498672e45ef8e36044e7305d21b.

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

The 25 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey

on July 3, 2026 9:24 a.m. ET

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'; Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'; Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'. Credit:

In the late-2000s and early-2010s, it was looking like miniseries were going away. Then came *American Horror Story* in 2011, which helped resurrect the genre and led to a boom of limited and anthology series that hasn't slowed down 15 years later.

Netflix has been at the forefront of this resurrection, housing numerous buzzworthy miniseries that went on to win the genre's top prize at the Emmys, such as *Adolescence*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Queen's Gambit*. The streamer also has riveting docuseries like *The Andy Warhol Diaries* and *Wild Wild Country* that explore their subjects further than a traditional documentary feature could.

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 25 best miniseries on Netflix worth binging in their entirety over the weekend.

James Franco as Jake Epping in '11.22.63'.

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Based on the alternative history novel by Stephen King, this Hulu-produced miniseries is even more thoughtful and engrossing than its premise suggests. James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who gains access to a portal that allows him to travel back in time to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But Jake's mission becomes complicated when he finds himself adjusting nicely to his new life in the '60s, while every choice he makes threatens to change the course of human history. It's a powerful character study in the body of a propulsive sci-fi thriller. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *11.22.63*: Netflix

**Cast:** James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay

Adolescence (2025)

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

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This four-part miniseries has become a TV unicorn since its March 2025 release, becoming a massive hit with viewers, achieving universal acclaim from critics, and earning eight Emmys (including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series). *Adolescence* centers on a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) accused of murdering a female classmate, deftly exploring the motive that led to the crime as well as the devastating impact it has on his family. Each episode takes place over the course of an hour and is filmed in one continuous take, from immersing us in the unnerving dread of the initial police interrogations to the sobering reality of his family left to ponder where they went wrong. It's gripping television, powered by masterful performances and urgent, economical storytelling. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco

Alias Grace (2017)

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'. Jan Thijs/Netflix

If you're excited that female antiheroes are having a moment, then *Alias Grace* should be next on your watchlist. Created by *Women Talking *director Sarah Polley and directed by *American Psycho* helmer Mary Harron, *Alias Grace *follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a 19th-century maid who is in jail for allegedly murdering her employers. Like fellow Margaret Atwood adaptation *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Alias Grace* is a powerful critique of the plight of women in a patriarchal society, but it's also a miniseries that will keep you constantly guessing about the protagonist’s guilt or innocence. —*Janey Tracey*

Where to watch *Alias Grace*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Anna Paquin, Zachary Levi

The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'.

This absorbing Emmy-nominated documentary series follows the rise of the influential pop artist Andy Warhol. Utilizing innovative technology to simulate Warhol's voice, the series brings the artist's meticulously written diaries to life, guiding us through his career as a painter, the various loves of his life, and his emergence as a pop culture icon in the '60s. Aided by revealing interviews from various public figures whose lives were touched by Warhol, *The Andy Warhol Diaries* is a fittingly stylish tribute to a legend. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Andy Warhol Diaries*: Netflix

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

Based on Richard Gadd's one-man show about his experience with stalking, *Baby Reindeer* starts with humor, then takes a sharp turn that makes you reevaluate everything that came before. The Emmy-winning miniseries has been controversial, especially after a lawsuit was filed by the woman who claims to be the inspiration for the series. But, wherever you stand on the ethics of fictionalizing real people, *Baby Reindeer* still stands on its own as intimate, gut-wrenching television that's deeply personal. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill

The Beast in Me (2025)

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'.

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Two of television's most accomplished stars square off in this gripping cat-and-mouse miniseries. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author struggling with depression, who finds inspiration to write her latest book about her enigmatic new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Nile, a real estate developer, is suspected of murdering his first wife, and Aggie goes on a dangerous mission to learn the truth. Both Emmy-winning stars turn in committed performances as their respective deeply flawed characters, but Rhys in particular delivers one of the most chilling performances in recent television history. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Beast in Me*: Netflix

**Cast:** Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Bodies (2023)

Stephen Graham as Elias Mannix in 'Bodies'.

How can the same dead body be discovered in the exact same place in four vastly different time periods? This is the intriguing premise of *Bodies*, a cleverly conceived miniseries that blends crime drama, science fiction, and a strong dose of mystery. The corpse in question is that of a professor, who is discovered on London's Longharvest Lane in 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053. While *Bodies* has grand ambitions in its storytelling, its driving force ultimately stems from a deeply human, often painful desire to be loved. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bodies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller, Stephen Graham

Bodyguard (2018)

Richard Madden as David Budd and Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague in 'Bodyguard'. World Productions/Netflix

Many shows might build to their first nail-biting sequence, but not *Bodyguard*. The first episode starts with a 20-minute scene in which David Budd (Richard Madden), a British Army war veteran suffering from PTSD, tries to talk down a suicide bomber while on a train with his two children. EW staffers praised Madden's Golden Globe-winning performance, the portrayal of women in positions of power, and the "what-the-heck-is-even-happening moments" that make the miniseries impossible not to binge. And the viewers seemed to agree: When it aired in the U.K., *Bodyguard* became the country's most successful launch of a drama series in the 2010s. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Bodyguard*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

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James A. Garfield may not have the name recognition of other centuries-old presidents like George Washington, John Adams, or Abraham Lincoln, but this four-part miniseries has certainly elevated his profile. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield as he becomes the 20th President of the United States and advocates for civil rights. Meanwhile, troubled devotee Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) turns increasingly disgruntled, leading to him shooting the president. It's a compelling two-hander that explores both the potential and dangers of humanity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

*Godless* takes the Western genre and turns it on its head, focusing on a town almost entirely run by women after a mining accident kills most of the men. Jeff Daniels chews the scenery as murderous robber Frank Griffin, giving a villainous performance for the ages (even if some of his monologues run a little long). But the women are the standouts, especially *Downton Abbey*'s Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever as the men's clothes-wearing, overtly feminist Mary Agnes. "I'm done with the notion that the bliss of me and my sisters is to be found in childbearing and caregiving," she declares. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Merritt Wever, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

Griselda (2024)

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'.

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You've never seen Sofía Vergara quite like this. The *Modern Family* alum sheds her comedic persona — and puts on some prosthetics — to deliver a chilling, Emmy-nominated performance as Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord. According to director Andrés Baiz, who also worked on *Narcos*, Vergara was drawn to the role of a woman in a man's world and the opportunity to show her range. "This was a chance to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone," Baiz told EW. "She knew she had to dive in completely into this role and...push herself to the limit." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Griselda*: Netflix

**Cast:** Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Steve Dietl/Netflix

Less of an adaptation than a reimagining, *The Haunting of Hill House* has almost nothing in common with the original Shirley Jackson novel except the characters' names. But director Mike Flanagan captures the spirit of the work; in true elevated horror fashion, the miniseries uses ghosts as metaphors for trauma and unresolved grief, reaching a terrible and beautiful climax with the now-classic episode "The Bent-Neck Lady."

"A ghost can be a lot of things: memories, guilt, regrets, trauma, loss," Flanagan told EW. "We all have our ghosts to contend with, and that contention is where we learn the most about ourselves, as individuals and as a society." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Haunting of Hill House*: Netflix

**Cast:** Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisma, Kate Siegel, Timothy Hutton

The Last Dance (2020)

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997.

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You don't need to follow basketball to appreciate *The Last Dance*. Chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls, this 10-part docuseries became a quarantine favorite at a time when no one could watch live sports, painting a compelling portrait of ambition, leadership, and the price of success. "Sports fans or non-sports fans, the Chicago Bulls were a global phenomenon," director Jason Hehir told EW. "This was a cast of characters that Hollywood couldn't come up with, and Michael Jordan was the star of all stars." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Last Dance*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman

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Lord of the Flies (2026)

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'.

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William Golding's classic novel about British boys who survive a plane crash and make a new society on a deserted island has seen multiple film adaptations over the years. Jack Thorne, fresh from co-creating the Emmy-winning miniseries *Adolescence*, successfully delivered the book's first TV adaptation, a four-part miniseries that gives the story its proper due as it explores the psychological impact of the boys' gradual descent into darkness. Teeming with exciting new talent (particularly David McKenna as Piggy), the limited series manages to be as relevant today in its depiction of the corruption of youth as it was when the book was published in 1954. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lord of the Flies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, David McKenna, Ike Talbut

Maid (2021)

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'.

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Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, *Maid* follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to support herself and her daughter. The miniseries is a raw and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society and a scathing indictment of the institutions that make it nearly impossible to escape abuse and poverty. Qualley's real-life mother Andie MacDowell has an unsettling supporting role as Alex's mentally ill mother, but Qualley is the star, and her nuanced, Emmy-nominated performance makes *Maid *both heartbreaking and inspiring. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Maid*: Netflix

**Cast:** Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'.

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*The Haunting of Hill House* is Mike Flanagan's claim to fame, but some might call *Midnight Mass* his magnum opus. The miniseries follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to his religious hometown after serving prison time for manslaughter. When a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives, strange and unexplainable events begin to occur. Full of slow-burn horror, it's Flanagan's most personal work, based on his experiences with recovery and his upbringing in a Catholic community. "I don't know how long I could have gone without writing it," he wrote in a letter to critics. “This...was the story I always wanted to tell." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast**: Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'.

Forget the 2011 film version starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway — *One Day* on Netflix is now the definitive adaptation of the beloved novel by David Nicholls. The series follows college classmates Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall), whose relationship unfolds on the same day over the course of 20 years. A lovely rom-com elevated by Mod and Woodall's chemistry and nuanced, charming performances, *One Day* will have you in tears by the end of your binge. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'. Liam Daniel/Netflix

A prequel series to ratings juggernaut *Bridgerton*, *Queen Charlotte* offers a lush, romantic look at the origins of one of the most beloved characters. The miniseries, by super creator Shonda Rhimes, delves into the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to power and her relationship with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The story has a modern resonance as Queen Charlotte is written as a woman of color, which is the belief of many historians. "I wanted to tell the story of this young woman of color arriving in this world where she never imagined she'd be," Rhimes told EW. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

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The miniseries that made everyone learn chess during quarantine, *The Queen's Gambit* was the surprise hit of 2020, captivating audiences with its riveting tale of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). Set during the Cold War, the Emmy-winning series traces Beth's journey from a Kentucky orphanage to the international chess scene, all while dealing with addiction and inner demons. The quick pacing and inventive visuals make chess matches as thrilling as a sports movie climax, but Taylor-Joy's mesmerizing performance is the real draw. As EW's critic writes, "*Queen's Gambit* will be remembered as the final star-making moment for Taylor-Joy, before her movie career rockets fast and Furiosa-ly." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'.

*Ripley* brings Patricia Highsmith's infamous con artist to the small screen in a stylish retelling that goes full noir, filmed entirely in black and white. These changes allow for a darker, lonelier version of Tom Ripley (played by a career-best Andrew Scott), whose complex psychology and lack of glamour is for a modern audience. "I didn't purposely try to get sympathy or empathy for him," creator Steven Zaillian told EW. "I trusted that, just by telling the story, that same thing would happen as it did in the book." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Ripley*: Netflix

**Cast: **Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, Margherita Buy

Toxic Town (2025)

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'.

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This four-part British series is based on the real-life story of mothers who fought their town's council on behalf of their children. At the center is the toxic waste scandal in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, where the mishandling of industrial waste led to birth defects for several of the town's newborns. Jodie Whittaker and *White Lotus* alum Aimee Lou Wood are superb as two of the mothers whose babies were affected, and the series is at once infuriating and inspiring as it portrays the long and winding road of seeking justice. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Toxic Town*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle

Unbelievable (2019)

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Based on the devastating, Pulitzer Prize-winning article "An Unbelievable Story of Rape" from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, *Unbelievable* is a hard-hitting, unusually compassionate police procedural about two detectives (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) as they investigate a series of sexual assaults. Kaitlyn Dever gives a heartbreaking performance as Marie, a rape survivor dismissed by authorities, which the actress called "the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career." But instead of dwelling on the gendered injustices, the miniseries highlights the importance of having women in positions of power, as the empathetic approach taken by the female investigators is key to righting the wrongs of the case. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unbelievable*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

Unorthodox (2020)

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'. Anika Molnar/Netflix

Based on Deborah Feldman's memoir, *Unorthodox* tells the story of Esther "Esty" Shapiro, a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn for a new life in Berlin. The miniseries is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion, with Shira Haas delivering an extraordinary turn as Esty. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, not least because of that powerful singing scene. "The show is about a woman finding her voice, and in that scene, she's literally finding it," Haas told EW. "She's even surprising herself of what's coming out of her." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unorthodox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch

When They See Us (2019)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's *When They See Us* is a searing, unflinching account of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, five Black and Latino teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal assault in 1989. The miniseries powerfully depicts the systemic racism and injustice faced by these young men, following their harrowing journey from arrest to exoneration. With DuVernay's auteur touch and stellar performances from an ensemble cast, especially Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise, *When They See Us* is as emotionally devastating as it is necessary viewing. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *When They See Us*: Netflix

**Cast:** Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash-Betts, Felicity Huffman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

Cult documentaries have been a part of our media diet, but *Wild Wild Country* is one you have to see to believe. Chronicling the rise and fall of the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon during the 1980s, the docuseries delves into the controversial practices of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers, leading to one of the most bizarre, shocking, and underreported events in American history. It's a wild ride filled with twists, legal battles, and a fascinating cast of real-life characters. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

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Mexico&x27;s president to attend World Cup final at Trump&x27;s invitation Sat, July 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM UTC 12 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend Sunday&x27;s World Cup final after an invitation from her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, their first meeting since December after months of verbal sparring. Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup’s opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South Africa 20. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend Sunday's World Cup final after an invitation from her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, their first meeting since December after months of verbal sparring.

Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup’s opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South Africa 2-0. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman.

“I decided to go because it is a direct invitation from the president of the United States,” Sheinbaum told Mexican media. “Canadian Prime Minister (Mark) Carney will also be there, and tomorrow I will record a message with more details.”

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The relationship between Sheinbaum and Trump is mired in tensions in different areas, including security and trade. Their last encounter was at World Cup draw in December.

The World Cup is being hosted jointly by the three North American nations for the first time. Defending champions Argentina will take on Spain for the title in New Jersey. Spain's King Felipe VI is also expected to attend.

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The Open Championship full prize money and perks for major winner

The Open Championship full prize money and perks for major winner Kylee HansenSun, July 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC 0 The prize money for the Open Championship was announced Tuesday Credit:Getty Images A record amount of money is on the line at the Open Championship with 156 of the world&x27;s highest quality players attempting to hoist the Claret Jug at the end of the week. The R&A announced the payouts and prize money for the final men&x27;s major championship of the year at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, with the purse up by half a million from 2025. The total purse is $17.

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A record amount of money is on the line at the Open Championship with 156 of the world's highest quality players attempting to hoist the Claret Jug at the end of the week.

The R&A announced the payouts and prize money for the final men's major championship of the year at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, with the purse up by half a million from 2025.

The total purse is $17.75 million, and the winner will take home $3.2 million, a $100k increase from last year. The 2026 Masters tournament displayed a total purse of $22.5 million and a first place prize of $4 million.

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“We've increased our prize money this year up by three-quarters of a million up to $17.75 million,” said CEO Mark Darbon, noting that half a million isn’t an incredible jump. “We are big believers in recognizing and rewarding the players. They're the icons of our sport. They have a disproportionate impact on the status and standing of the game.

“We look at prize money as part of a broader package that we offer here at The Open Championship.

“We've also increased and continued to increase our investment into the player experience, and we're very proud of the fact that we consistently get told by the players that the experience - the facilities, the services, the support - that we offer during Open Championship week sets the benchmark for the rest of golf.

“We're intent on ensuring that that continues to remain the case. Both numbers are a record for the tournament but are last compared to the other three majors.”

If more than 70 advance to the weekend, more money will be added and the prize money will decrease by $125 per qualifying place above 70 to a minimum of $39,450.

Like the U.S. Open, anyone who qualifies for the Open Championship will take home some form of cash, as Royal Birkdale is serving up $9,100 to those finishing dead last and better.

The leading 10 and ties from those who miss the cut will take home $12,900 and the next 20 will earn $10,750.

A win in the Open Championship also comes with a year in possession of the Claret Jug, a winner's medal, exemption until the age of 55 (or the next 10 Opens if the winner is 46 or older), plus a five-year exemption for the Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open, Players Championship and PGA Tour invitational events.

Winners also receive exemptions to three senior majors upon turning 50, with lifetimes exemptions for the Senior Open and Senior PGA Championship, as well as a one-time exemption to the U.S. Senior Open.

Here’s what the best will take home:

2026 Open Championship prize money

1. $3,200,000

2. $1,842,000

3. $1,181,000

4. $917,000

5. $738,000

6. $639,700

7. $549,700

8. $463,250

9. $406,200

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10. $367,000

11. $334,200

12. $296,000

13. $278,500

14. $260,700

15. $241,900

16. $222,700

17. $212,000

18. $202,000

19. $193,600

20. $184,500

21. $175,900

22. $167,100

23. $158,100

24. $149,300

25. $144,250

26. $138,000

27. $133,000

28. $128,400

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29. $122,800

30. $116,500

31. $112,700

32. $106,900

33. $103,100

34. $100,200

35. $96,700

36. $92,900

37. $88,500

38. $84,100

39. $81,000

40. $78,400

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41. $75,200

42. $71,500

43. $68,300

44. $64,400

45. $60,700

46. 9$57,600

47. $55,300

48. $53,100

49. $50,700

50. $49,400

51. $48,350

52. $47,500

53. $46,800

54. $46,100

55. $45,300

56. $44,700

57. $44,250

58. $43,950

59. $43,625

60. $43,325

61. $43,100

62. $42,900

63. $42,700

64. $42,500

65. $42,150

66. $41,825

67. $41,500

68. $41,200

69. $40,900

70. $40,700

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Shaq gives Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift 4word message after wedding Ayeesha WalshSat, July 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM UTC 0 Shaquille O'Neal shared a message for Taylor and Travis Credit:Getty Images Shaquille O&x27;Neal has shared a heartfelt message for newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after revealing he and longtime friend Charles Barkley didn&x27;t receive an invitation to the couple&x27;s lavish wedding. The NBA icon, 54, was asked about Taylor and Travis&x27; starstudded July 3 wedding while attending Fanatics Fest at New York City&x27;s Javits Center on Friday, July 17.

Shaq gives Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift 4-word message after wedding

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Shaquille O'Neal has shared a heartfelt message for newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after revealing he and longtime friend Charles Barkley didn't receive an invitation to the couple's lavish wedding.

The NBA icon, 54, was asked about Taylor and Travis' star-studded July 3 wedding while attending Fanatics Fest at New York City's Javits Center on Friday, July 17. Shaq jokingly reacted to missing out on the highly anticipated ceremony, sharing his take on the nuptials.

He joked, looking deadpan at the camera, “No. Thanks, Taylor. Thanks, Travis.” Then he offered the newlyweds a more touching message. Speaking to people, he simply said, “May it last forever.”

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Taylor, 36, and Travis, 36, tied the knot on July 3 during a lavish ceremony at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. Around 1,000 guests attended the celebration, with stars including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Dakota Johnson among those witnessing the couple exchange vows.

After the pair were officially pronounced husband and wife, fans gathered outside the venue were treated to a special surprise as the arena's giant jumbotrons lit up with the message "JUST&T MARRIED!"

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married earlier this month -Credit:Getty Images

The wedding marked a major milestone in the couple's whirlwind romance, which first began in 2023. Travis famously revealed on his New Heights podcast that he had tried to give the Grammy-winning singer a friendship bracelet during one of her Eras Tour concerts, with the pair later beginning a relationship away from the spotlight.

They confirmed their romance in September 2023 when Taylor attended her first Kansas City Chiefs game, cheering on Travis from a private suite alongside his mother, Donna Kelce. The pair later announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on August 26, 2025, sharing a series of photos from a romantic garden proposal.

The couple received a warm message from Shaq -Credit:Getty Images

While Shaq joked about not making the guest list, the basketball Hall of Famer has previously been candid about his own experiences with marriage. He married Shaunie Nelson in 2002, and the couple welcomed four children together before divorcing in 2011.

He is also the father of daughter Taahirah with former girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh and helped raise Shaunie's son, Myles, from a previous relationship. Reflecting on the breakdown of his marriage during a 2022 appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Shaq accepted full responsibility.

Taylor and Travis tied the knot in front of 1000 guests -Credit:taylorswift/Instagram

He said, “She did exactly what she was supposed to do and gave me beautiful kids, take care of the house, take care of the corporate stuff. It was just all me. Sometimes, when you make a lot of mistakes like that, you can’t really come back from that.”

The former NBA star also praised his ex-wife, insisting there was no blame on her part. He explained further, “She was awesome, she really was. It was all me."

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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

Why the World Cup halftime show may be a taste of things to come Annabel Rackham Culture reporterSun, July 19, 2026 at 1:11 AM UTC 0 Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna will headline the first ever Fifa World Cup halftime show, with BTS and Burna Boy also set to perform Halftime at a football game is normally a chance to grab a drink or snack, make a mad dash for the toilets or vent with friends about some questionable refereeing or defending.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

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Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna will headline the first ever Fifa World Cup half-time show, with BTS and Burna Boy also set to perform

Half-time at a football game is normally a chance to grab a drink or snack, make a mad dash for the toilets or vent with friends about some questionable refereeing or defending.

But at this year's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, for the first time in the tournament's history, there will be a half-time show - complete with performances from Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.

It's already caused controversy in the sporting world as the performance means the break will last up to 25 minutes - when the International Football Association Board (Ifab) states players are entitled to a maximum 15-minute stoppage.

The show will take place on Sunday night at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and has been described by governing body Fifa as a "landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact".

Does a performance like this, during the most-watched sporting event in the world, herald something similar coming soon to a stadium near you? And do fans want that?

Last year's Club World Cup final had a half-time show, with the stage built into the stands of the MetLife stadium

It is expected that both the BBC and ITV will screen the full show, with punditry filling the gap while the stadium staging is put up and taken down.

At last year's Club World Cup final, which was also organised by Fifa and held in New Jersey, there was a 24-minute half-time featuring live music from Coldplay, J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems.

Sports broadcaster Betty Glover, who has been covering the World Cup across the US for the last month, worked at last year's Club World Cup final in the same stadium.

"There's a battle to get more Americans involved and fall in love with this game - it's obviously not their main sport, but when you're walking around speaking to people, more are getting on board with it," she tells the BBC.

The Beckhams and other celebrities have been a consistent fixture at the North American 2026 World Cup

James Massing, whose team at Live Nation is responsible for putting on the World Cup final half-time show, says "expectation from fans has heightened" when it comes to big sporting events, meaning music could feature more in future.

He tells the BBC the sports industry needs to innovate because it is "competing with any other live experience - going to the museum, going to the theatre, going to the cinema".

Massing, who has also worked on the Super Bowl and the Club World Cup final show, feels adding a musical performance makes "a final feel like a final".

While watching The Killers perform ahead of the Uefa Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in May this year "you felt the energy in the stadium peak," he adds.

Ellis Platten with his fiancée Rose Ruland at the 2026 World Cup

But British football content creator Ellis Platten is "not a fan" of some initiatives at this year's World Cup, including the half-time show or the hydration breaks.

The hydration breaks take place 22 minutes into each half and have been used to show adverts on some US networks.

"I get that it's the World Cup final, but it's the most-watched event in the world already and I don't think you need to add these things to it," he tells us.

"Being a football fan in a stadium, by the end of half time people are quite restless."

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Platten, 28, has been travelling around the host nations to watch World Cup games for the last month.

He says he is "curious to see how the half-time show affects the game in general".

Ifab have previously rejected proposals to extend football half-times beyond 15 minutes, citing concerns over player welfare and the potential for injury after prolonged inactivity.

"You'd almost have to make a sub at half time because of player welfare," Platten notes.

He adds: "They're not thinking about that, they're just thinking 'oh we can have Justin Bieber on stage' but Messi's in a World Cup final - I think he's slightly more important."

Glover agrees and says she is "not sure football needs" a half-time show.

"The World Cup this year feels very American, I'm watching coverage in the US and you've got so many adverts, they barely do any analysis," she says.

The Killers performed in Budapest ahead of the Uefa Champions League final in May 2026

Massing says "there is no compromise when it comes to the integrity of the sport" and adds that "player welfare is absolutely fundamental" when organising half-time shows.

Coldplay's Chris Martin has curated the World Cup final performance - and it will feature Nigerian star Burna Boy. According to Fifa, the acts are not being paid but the event will raise money for an education fund.

It will conclude a North American World Cup where celebrities have been seen at every turn - from delivering the match ball to waving to cameras after flashing up on big screens during games.

Musical performances at sports events are nothing new - American football's Super Bowl has had a half-time show since 1967.

The Champions League has featured a musical performance for 10 years

But in the UK and Europe the uptake has been slower - the first musical performance at the Champions League was 10 years ago, while the British Grand Prix started adding music to its F1 offering at Silverstone three years ago.

American sports appear to be setting a precedent - international NFL games, taking place in mostly European cities, added specific half-time shows to all games in 2025.

"What is starting to happen is a lot of sports are becoming more global," Massing says.

When that happens, there is naturally a shift to try and make that event "an occasion and a moment rather than a game," he adds.

Platten fears that following Fifa's move, half-time shows could become a part of domestic football - something he says would be unnecessary.

Glover is not so sure about whether the concept will catch on and says she "can't imagine this happening in Spain, Portugal and Morocco for the next World Cup".

For her, "If entertainment attracts new fans without compromising the football itself then it is a positive thing."

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