How To Watch The 2026 Masters Tournament Live This Weekend
How To Watch The 2026 Masters Tournament Live This Weekend...
The 2026 Masters Tournament begins Thursday, April 9, at Augusta National Golf Club, and fans across the U.S. are searching for ways to watch the action live. With defending champion Scottie Scheffler returning and rising stars like Ludvig Åberg in contention, this year’s event is drawing heightened interest.
ESPN holds the early-round broadcast rights, airing live coverage from 3-7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday. CBS takes over for the weekend rounds, with broadcasts scheduled from 3-7 p.m. ET on Saturday and 2-7 p.m. ET on Sunday. Both networks will stream coverage on their respective platforms, including ESPN+ and Paramount+.
For cord-cutters, Masters.com and the Masters app offer free live streams of featured groups, Amen Corner, and select holes. Subscription services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV also carry ESPN and CBS in most markets. The tournament’s popularity spikes annually, but this year’s wide-open field has particularly driven search traffic.
Augusta National’s strict broadcasting rules mean no commercial interruptions during tournament coverage, a rarity in sports television. The club also prohibits unauthorized streaming, making official platforms the only legal viewing options. With ideal spring weather forecasted in Georgia, viewership is expected to break records.
Tiger Woods, a five-time Masters winner, remains a wild card after withdrawing from last year’s event due to injury. His potential participation—or absence—could significantly impact ratings. Golf fans are also watching Rory McIlroy, who needs a Masters win to complete the career Grand Slam.
Local CBS affiliates may adjust Sunday’s broadcast due to the extended 7 p.m. ET finish, potentially conflicting with evening news programs. Viewers in western time zones should check local listings for adjusted start times. The Masters consistently ranks as golf’s most-watched event, with 2025’s final round drawing 12.6 million viewers.
