Masters TV Schedule 2026: Round by Round, Times and TV Channels
The 2026 Masters TV coverage has more options than ever before. Amazon Prime Video joins as a brand-new broadcast partner for the first two rounds. ESPN continues to hold the early round window after Amazon. CBS and Paramount+ take over for the weekend.
Total broadcast time this year reaches 27 hours. That is a 50 percent increase from 2024. So no matter what device you use or what time you tune in, there are more ways to watch this year’s tournament from Augusta National Golf Club.
The tournament runs from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12, 2026. Bookmark this page so you never miss a shot.
Masters TV Schedule 2026 (Round by Round)
Here is the complete round-by-round TV schedule for the 2026 Masters. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Round | Date | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thursday, April 9 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
| Round 1 | Thursday, April 9 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ESPN / ESPN+ |
| Round 2 | Friday, April 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
| Round 2 | Friday, April 10 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ESPN / ESPN+ |
| Round 3 | Saturday, April 11 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| Round 3 | Saturday, April 11 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Round 4 | Sunday, April 12 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| Round 4 | Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
Note: Amazon Prime Video is a first-time Masters broadcast partner in 2026. This is the first year the 1:00–3:00 PM ET window carries live tournament play. Before 2026, ESPN used that slot for studio programming only.
2026 Masters Tournament Schedule (Full Week)
Masters Week starts on Monday, April 6 and runs through Sunday, April 12. The official competition rounds are Thursday through Sunday. Use this schedule to follow every key event from Augusta National.
| Date | Event | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | Practice Rounds | Players arrive and begin course preparation |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Practice Rounds and Champions Dinner | Rory McIlroy hosts as defending champion |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Practice Rounds and Par-3 Contest | Players compete on Augusta’s separate par-3 course |
| Thursday, April 9 | Round 1 | Honorary Starters ceremony at dawn; competitive play begins |
| Friday, April 10 | Round 2 | Cut applied after this round |
| Saturday, April 11 | Round 3 (Moving Day) | Field separates; leaders emerge |
| Sunday, April 12 | Final Round and Green Jacket | Champion crowned; Green Jacket ceremony follows |
Also Check: How to Stream Masters Golf 2026 Live Online
Round-by-Round TV Coverage
Each round of the 2026 Masters airs on a different combination of channels. Amazon Prime Video and ESPN split Thursday and Friday. CBS and Paramount+ take Saturday and Sunday. The sections below break down the exact times, channels and free streaming options for each round so you always know where to watch.
Round 1: Thursday, April 9
Live TV: Amazon Prime Video 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ESPN 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Radio: SiriusXM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Starters (US only) | ~7:30 AM | Masters.com |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~8:45 AM – 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Featured Groups | ~9:15 AM – 7:30 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Amen Corner | ~10:45 AM – 6:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~11:45 AM – 7:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Amazon Prime Video Live Coverage | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
| Round 1 Main Broadcast | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ESPN |
The Honorary Starters ceremony opens the tournament at around 7:30 AM ET on Thursday. Golf legends hit the ceremonial first tee shots to start Masters Week. You can watch it free at Masters.com inside the US.
Round 2: Friday, April 10
Live TV: Amazon Prime Video 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ESPN 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Radio: SiriusXM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~8:45 AM – 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Featured Groups | ~9:15 AM – 7:30 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Amen Corner | ~10:45 AM – 6:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~11:45 AM – 7:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Amazon Prime Video Live Coverage | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
| Round 2 Main Broadcast | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ESPN |
The cut happens after Round 2. The cut rule at the Masters is top 50 and ties. Every player at that score or better makes it to the weekend. Players below that line are out.
Round 3: Saturday, April 11
Live TV: Paramount+ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Radio: SiriusXM 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Groups | ~10:15 AM – 7:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~10:30 AM – 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Amen Corner | ~11:45 AM – 6:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~12:30 PM – 6:30 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Early Coverage | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| Round 3 Main Broadcast | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
Saturday is known as Moving Day at the Masters. The leaderboard shifts fast. Players who held back in the first two rounds start taking more risks. This is where the tournament truly takes shape heading into Sunday.
Round 4: Sunday, April 12
Live TV: Paramount+ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Radio: SiriusXM 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Groups | ~10:15 AM – 7:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~10:30 AM – 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Amen Corner | ~11:45 AM – 6:00 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~12:30 PM – 6:30 PM | ESPN+ / Masters.com |
| Early Coverage | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| Final Round Broadcast | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Green Jacket Ceremony (US only) | After play ends | Masters.com |
The Green Jacket ceremony takes place right after the final round ends on Sunday. The previous year’s champion places the green jacket on the new winner. US fans can watch it free on Masters.com and the Masters app. The final group typically finishes between 6:00 and 7:00 PM ET.
Free Streaming on Masters.com and the Masters App
US fans can watch several live feeds for free at Masters.com and on the official Masters app. No cable subscription or paid streaming service is required. These feeds run throughout all four tournament days.
| Free Feed | Available |
|---|---|
| Featured Groups (4 per day) | All 4 days |
| Amen Corner (Holes 11, 12 and 13) | All 4 days |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | All 4 days |
| Holes 15 and 16 | All 4 days |
| Honorary Starters | Thursday, April 9 only |
| Green Jacket Ceremony | Sunday, April 12 only |
These streams are available to US viewers only due to geo-restrictions. International viewers should check their regional broadcaster listed in the section below.
Masters Golf 2026 TV Channel and Broadcast Rights
The 2026 Masters airs through a four-partner broadcast deal in the United States. This is the first time the tournament has had four separate US broadcast partners at the same time.
Amazon Prime Video takes the brand-new 1:00–3:00 PM ET window on Thursday and Friday. This adds four total hours of live coverage that did not exist on TV in any previous year. You need an active Amazon Prime membership to watch.
ESPN holds the 3:00–7:30 PM ET window for Rounds 1 and 2. ESPN has carried the early rounds of the Masters since 2008. Spanish-speaking fans in the US can watch on ESPN Deportes, which carries all four rounds in Spanish.
CBS airs Rounds 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET. CBS has been the home of Masters weekend coverage since 1956. You can watch on your local CBS affiliate with a standard digital antenna at no cost.
Paramount+ streams early coverage on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET before CBS takes over. You need an active Paramount+ subscription to access this window.
Mobile users can stream through the CBS Sports app, the ESPN+ app and the Paramount+ app with their existing subscriptions. The Masters app and Masters.com also offer free featured feeds for US viewers throughout all four days of tournament week.
International TV Coverage
The 2026 Masters airs in more than 180 countries. Here is where to watch in key markets outside the US.
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Golf | NOW |
| Canada | TSN (all 4 rounds) / CTV (Rounds 3 and 4) / RDS (French) | TSN+ |
| Australia | Fox Sports 503 / Fox Sports 505 (Amen Corner) | Kayo Sports |
| Japan | TBS Television | — |
| South Africa | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv App |
| Spain | Movistar+ / Movistar Golf | Movistar+ |
| Latin America | ESPN Deportes / STAR+ | ESPN App |
UK and Ireland: Sky Sports signed a new multi-year deal with Augusta National Golf Club in December 2025. The agreement delivers nearly 20 percent more live coverage compared to 2025. Sky Sports also carries the Par-3 Contest and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur as part of the deal. NOW is the streaming option for viewers without a Sky subscription.
Canada: Bell Media holds all Masters rights. TSN carries all four rounds for cable subscribers. CTV simulcasts CBS coverage on Saturday and Sunday for free over-the-air viewers. RDS carries French-language coverage. TSN+ streams all rounds online.
Australia: Fox Sports carries the main TV broadcast on channel 503. Fox Sports 505 focuses on Amen Corner coverage. Kayo Sports streams all of the above online and is the most flexible option for Australian viewers without a Fox Sports subscription.
Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is the defending Masters champion heading into 2026. He won the 2025 Masters in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. Both players finished regulation at 11-under-par 277. McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole on the par-4 18th to claim his first career green jacket.
The victory completed McIlroy’s career Grand Slam. He became the sixth golfer in history to win all four major championships, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. McIlroy is also the first European golfer to complete the career Grand Slam.
As defending champion, McIlroy hosts the 2026 Champions Dinner on Tuesday, April 7 at Augusta National.
Future Masters Dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, April 6 – Sunday, April 12 |
| 2027 | Monday, April 5 – Sunday, April 11 |
| 2028 | Monday, April 3 – Sunday, April 9 |
2026 Masters Tournament FAQs
What channel is the Masters on in 2026?
The 2026 Masters airs on four channels in the US. Amazon Prime Video has Rounds 1 and 2 from 1:00–3:00 PM ET on Thursday and Friday. ESPN takes over from 3:00–7:30 PM ET both days. CBS airs Rounds 3 and 4 from 2:00–7:00 PM ET on Saturday and Sunday. Paramount+ streams the early weekend window from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET on both days.
What time does the Masters start on TV in 2026?
TV coverage starts at 1:00 PM ET on Thursday and Friday with Amazon Prime Video. On Saturday and Sunday, Paramount+ starts streaming at 12:00 PM ET before CBS picks up at 2:00 PM ET.
Can I watch the Masters for free in 2026?
Yes. US viewers can stream Featured Groups, Amen Corner, Holes 4/5/6 and Holes 15/16 for free at Masters.com and on the Masters app. No subscription is needed for those feeds. CBS is also free over the air on local affiliates on Saturday and Sunday with a digital antenna.
Is Amazon Prime Video showing the Masters in 2026?
Yes. Amazon Prime Video is a brand-new Masters broadcast partner starting in 2026. It airs live first and second round coverage from 1:00–3:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10. An active Amazon Prime membership is required to watch.
Where can I watch the Masters in the UK in 2026?
Sky Sports Golf is the exclusive home of the Masters in the UK and Ireland. Sky Sports signed a new multi-year deal with Augusta National in December 2025. NOW is the streaming option for viewers who do not have a Sky subscription.
How many hours of Masters coverage are there in 2026?
The 2026 Masters has 27 total hours of broadcast coverage across all platforms. That is a 50 percent increase from 2024, which had 18 hours. The increase comes from Amazon Prime Video’s new two-hour daily window on Thursday and Friday.
Who is the defending Masters champion in 2026?
Rory McIlroy is the defending champion. He won the 2025 Masters in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose at Augusta National. The win gave McIlroy his first green jacket and completed his career Grand Slam, making him the sixth golfer in history to win all four major championships.
Is the Masters on ESPN+ in 2026?
Yes. ESPN+ streams live featured coverage throughout all four rounds, including Featured Groups, Amen Corner, Holes 4/5/6 and Holes 15/16. The main TV broadcast for Rounds 1 and 2 also streams on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription is required.
What is the Par-3 Contest at the Masters?
The Par-3 Contest takes place on Wednesday, April 8, the day before the tournament starts. Players compete on a separate nine-hole par-3 course at Augusta National. Family members often caddie for the players during this event. It is one of the most popular traditions of Masters Week.
What time is the Green Jacket ceremony in 2026?
The Green Jacket ceremony takes place right after the final round ends on Sunday, April 12. US viewers can watch it live and free on Masters.com and the Masters app. The exact time depends on when the final group finishes play. That is typically between 6:00 and 7:00 PM ET.
Bookmark this page and check back closer to tournament week for any updated broadcast details from Augusta National Golf Club.