when does the waste management open start

The Waste Management Phoenix Open (now branded the WM Phoenix Open) for 2026 is scheduled to run from February 2–8, 2026 at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.
In recent years, the standard tournament competition rounds have been Thursday–Sunday, with early-week practice rounds and pro-ams starting on Monday. For 2026, that means:
- Practice rounds and events: likely starting Monday, February 2, 2026.
- Official PGA TOUR rounds: likely Thursday, February 5 – Sunday, February 8, 2026 (dates can be adjusted slightly year to year, but the published 2026 window is Feb 2–8).
- Gates typically open around 7:00 a.m. local time each day during tournament week.
If you’re planning a trip, it’s safest to treat February 2, 2026 as the start of “WM Phoenix Open week” and double‑check closer to the date on the official WM Phoenix Open site in case the PGA TOUR finalizes any small schedule tweaks.