Masters 2026 TV Coverage Start Times For Saturday's Round
Masters 2026 TV Coverage Start Times For Saturdays Round...
Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for Masters Tournament broadcast details as Saturday's pivotal third round begins April 11 at Augusta National. ESPN will air early coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET, followed by CBS taking over at 5 p.m. ET for the prime window.
The timing question is trending today because moving day at the Masters often determines the final leaderboard. Tiger Woods' surprise contention after Friday's round has heightened interest, with the 50-year-old sitting just three strokes off the lead.
Augusta National's strict media policies mean limited live streaming options outside the official broadcasts. Masters.com and the Masters app will provide featured group coverage beginning at 10:15 a.m. ET, with Amen Corner and 15th/16th hole streams starting at 11:45 a.m. ET.
Viewers should note the 30-minute earlier start compared to Thursday and Friday rounds. Tournament officials adjusted the schedule due to potential afternoon thunderstorms in the Augusta, Georgia forecast. Leaders are expected to tee off around 2:30 p.m. ET.
CBS Sports lead analyst Trevor Immelman told reporters Friday that "the course is playing faster than we've seen in years," suggesting Saturday scoring could separate contenders from the field. The broadcast team will include Jim Nantz calling his 40th Masters.
Sports bars nationwide are preparing for increased crowds, particularly in markets with competing players. In Jupiter, Florida, where Woods resides, multiple establishments announced extended hours for the coverage.
For cord-cutters, Paramount+ will stream the CBS broadcast, while ESPN+ carries the early window. Both require subscriptions. The Masters' own streaming remains free but doesn't show full-hole coverage like the linear broadcasts.
Saturday's round historically produces the tournament's most dramatic moments, with 14 of the last 20 winners holding or sharing the 54-hole lead. The last player to win after being outside the top 5 entering Saturday was Woods himself in 2005.
