The Match is back for the first time in 2023, and this time it’s a tournament of champions.
Four-time NBA champs Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the “Splash Brothers,” will face off against reigning Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Both Curry and Mahomes have played The Match once before, but neither has come away with a win. Curry’s golf skills are impressive, as he went viral for a terrific 97-yard shot last year and posted respectable scores during two appearances on the Korn Ferry Tour. Mahomes has plenty of golf experience himself and should be able to anchor the Chiefs’ duo.
This will be the first appearance in The Match for Thompson and Kelce, who are larger-than-life figures in their respective sports but will try to avoid being humbled by the golf course like so many athletes have.
Regardless of which pairing comes out on top, the No Kid Hungry charity will benefit from the proceeds.
MORE: Watch The Match live with Sling TV
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from The Match 2023 on Thursday. Follow along with scores and all of the key moments.
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The Match live updates, highlights from 2023 golf contest
(All times Eastern)
7:24 p.m. — Both teams are tied through one hole.
7:05 p.m. — It looks like we’re a few minutes away from these guys teeing off… They’ll play 12 holes tonight.
6:56 p.m. — Curry is ready. Charles Barkley is changing his pick though. He likes the way Travis Kelce was swinging in warmups and is rolling with the Chiefs’ duo.
“Do it for #DubNation” ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/9jPWMqNxtZ
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 29, 2023
6:42 p.m. — Draymond Green says he doesn’t think Mahomes or Kelce can compete with Stephen Curry. Green is on hand with Von Miller.
6:32 p.m. — The broadcast is underway, featuring with a slimmed-down Charles Barkley. All four competitors are still warming up.
6:16 p.m. — Who wins best dressed?
Get the popcorn out, THE MATCH STARTS NOW. 🏌️♂️ pic.twitter.com/rQXi7Ydeb8
— theScore (@theScore) June 29, 2023
6:04 p.m. — It’s not September yet, but Mahomes and Kelce have their game faces on.
T-minus one hour until the opening tee shots at #TheMatch ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/5uGXkpYI5C
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) June 29, 2023
What time is The Match golf contest today?
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The four champions are set to tee off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 29 from the Wynn Golf Club in Paradise, Nev.
What channel is The Match on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, HLN
- Live stream: TNT app, Sling TV
The Match will once again be broadcast on TNT as well as associated networks truTV and HLN. Viewers can also live stream The Match using the TNT app or with Sling TV.
