Masters 2026 Tee Times: When To Watch The First Round
Masters 2026 Tee Times: When To Watch The First Round...
The 2026 Masters Tournament begins Thursday, April 10, at Augusta National Golf Club, with tee times starting at 8:00 AM ET. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for start times as the year's first major championship kicks off under clear Georgia skies.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the morning groups, teeing off at 10:42 AM ET alongside Rory McIlroy and rising star Ludvig Ã…berg. Tiger Woods, making his 28th Masters appearance, starts his round at 1:24 PM ET with Jason Day and Max Homa.
ESPN will broadcast live coverage from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET, while Masters.com offers free streaming of featured groups starting at 8:15 AM ET. Early morning viewers can follow Amen Corner and other key holes via the tournament's official app.
Interest spikes annually as casual fans tune in for Augusta National's iconic azaleas and Sunday's green jacket ceremony. This year's field includes 89 competitors, with 16 first-time participants vying for golf's most coveted prize.
Weather forecasts predict ideal scoring conditions, with temperatures reaching 78°F and light winds. Tournament officials moved tee times up 30 minutes due to potential afternoon thunderstorms on Friday.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley confirmed the club will maintain its limited commercial interruption policy. CBS takes over weekend coverage, with Jim Nantz calling his 40th Masters on Saturday and Sunday.
