Masters TV Schedule 2026: Round by Round, Times and TV Channels
The 2026 Masters TV schedule is the biggest in tournament history. For the first time ever, four US broadcast partners share the coverage. Amazon Prime Video is brand new this year. ESPN holds the weekday afternoon window. CBS and Paramount+ own the weekend. Golf Channel runs its daily studio show before and after each broadcast.
Total US broadcast time reaches 27 hours. That is a 50% jump from 18 hours in 2024. The extra time comes entirely from Amazon Prime Video’s new two-hour slot on Thursday and Friday. All four competition rounds air from April 9 through April 12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters TV Schedule 2026 (Round by Round)
Here is the complete round-by-round Masters TV schedule for 2026. Use this as your quick reference for every broadcast window. All times below 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+ / ESPN Deportes |
| 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+ / ESPN Deportes |
| 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: 2026 is the first year the 1:00–3:00 PM ET slot carries live competitive play. Before this year, ESPN used that window for studio content only. ESPN Deportes carries all four rounds in Spanish for US viewers.
2026 Masters Tournament Schedule (Full Week)
Masters Week runs from Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12. Only Thursday through Sunday are official competition rounds.
| Date | Event | Coverage Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | Practice Rounds | On the Range: 12:00–2:00 PM (Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+) |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Practice Rounds and Champions Dinner | On the Range: 9:00–11:00 AM (Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+); Practice coverage: 12:00–2:00 PM (ESPN App) |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Practice Rounds and Par-3 Contest | Practice coverage: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (ESPN App); Par-3 streaming: 12:00–4:00 PM (ESPN App, Disney+, Masters.com, Masters App); TV broadcast: 2:00–4:00 PM (ESPN) |
| Thursday, April 9 | Round 1 | Honorary Starters at ~7:30 AM; Welcome to the Masters: 10:00 AM–Noon (ESPN); Prime Video from 1:00 PM; ESPN from 3:00 PM |
| Friday, April 10 | Round 2 | Welcome to the Masters: 10:00 AM–Noon (ESPN); cut after this round; top 50 and ties advance |
| Saturday, April 11 | Round 3 — Moving Day | Paramount+ from noon; CBS from 2:00 PM; R2 encore: 3:00–6:00 AM on ESPN2 |
| Sunday, April 12 | Final Round and Green Jacket Ceremony | Paramount+ from noon; CBS broadcast 2:00–7:00 PM; Green Jacket ceremony at ~7:00 PM |
Also Check: How to Stream Masters Golf 2026 Live Online
Golf Channel: Live From the Masters Schedule
Golf Channel does not air live tournament rounds in 2026. It broadcasts “Live From the Masters” before and after each day’s main telecast, covering highlights, analysis, and live look-ins from Augusta.
| Day | Golf Channel Coverage (ET) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 8 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday, April 9 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday, April 10 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, April 11 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Round 3 and 4: Saturday and Sunday Coverage
CBS and Paramount+ cover the weekend rounds. Saturday is Moving Day. Sunday is the final round and Green Jacket ceremony.
Round 3: Saturday, April 11
Live TV: Paramount+ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Golf Channel: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Live From the Masters)
Radio: SiriusXM 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 Encore | 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM | ESPN2 |
| Masters On the Range | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Featured Groups | ~10:15 AM – 7:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~10:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, ESPN App |
| Amen Corner (11, 12 and 13) | ~11:45 AM – 6:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~12:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Paramount+ Early Coverage | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| CBS Main Broadcast | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Full Round 3 Stream | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Masters.com / Masters App |
Saturday is Moving Day. The leaderboard changes fast. Players take more risks to climb into contention. This round sets up the Sunday finish.
Round 4: Sunday, April 12
Live TV: Paramount+ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Golf Channel: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Live From the Masters)
Radio: SiriusXM 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Masters On the Range | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Featured Groups | ~10:15 AM – 7:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~10:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, ESPN App |
| Amen Corner (11, 12 and 13) | ~11:45 AM – 6:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~12:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Paramount+ Early Coverage | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| CBS Final Round Broadcast | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Green Jacket Ceremony (US only) | ~7:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, CBS, Paramount+ |
| Full Round 4 Stream | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Masters.com / Masters App |
Round 1 and 2: Thursday and Friday Coverage
Amazon Prime Video and ESPN share Rounds 1 and 2. The schedule is identical on both days. All feeds below run on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10.
Live TV: Amazon Prime Video 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ESPN 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Golf Channel: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Live From the Masters)
Radio: SiriusXM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
| Event | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Starters (Thursday only, US only) | ~7:30 AM | Masters.com / Masters App |
| Masters On the Range | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Masters.com, Masters App, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Holes 4, 5 and 6 | ~8:45 AM – 3:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, ESPN App |
| Featured Groups | ~9:15 AM – 7:30 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Welcome to the Masters | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| SportsCenter at the Masters | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ESPN |
| Amen Corner (11, 12 and 13) | ~10:45 AM – 6:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Inside Amen Corner | ~10:45 AM – 6:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video (exclusive) |
| Holes 15 and 16 | ~11:45 AM – 7:00 PM | Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV |
| Amazon Prime Video Broadcast | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
| ESPN Main Broadcast | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| Full Round Stream | 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Masters.com / Masters App |
| Primetime Replay | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | ESPN |
The Honorary Starters ceremony opens the tournament on Thursday at around 7:30 AM. Golf legends hit ceremonial tee shots to start Masters Week. US fans can watch it free on Masters.com and the Masters App.
Amazon Prime Video makes its Masters debut this year. Jack Nicklaus joins as a headline guest. “Inside Amen Corner” is a new exclusive Prime Video feed with a stats-enhanced look at Holes 11, 12, and 13.
The cut happens after Round 2. The rule is top 50 and ties. Players at that score or better advance to the weekend. Everyone else is eliminated.
Par-3 Contest: Wednesday, April 8
Players compete on Augusta’s separate nine-hole par-3 course the day before the first round. Family members often caddie. It is one of the most popular traditions of Masters Week.
| Coverage | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Masters On the Range | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Masters.com, Masters App, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Mornings at the Masters | 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Masters YouTube |
| Practice Round Coverage | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | ESPN App |
| Welcome to the Masters | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | ESPN |
| Par-3 Contest (streaming) | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ESPN App, Disney+, Masters.com, Masters App |
| Par-3 Contest (TV broadcast) | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ESPN |
| SportsCenter at the Masters Preview | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ESPN |
Scott Van Pelt hosts the Par-3 Contest broadcast on ESPN alongside Jason Kelce. No player has ever won the Par-3 Contest and the Masters in the same year.
Free Streaming on Masters.com and the Masters App
US viewers can watch several live feeds at no cost through Masters.com and the Masters App. No subscription or cable login is needed.
| 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 US-only free streams are geo-restricted. New in 2026: HDR live video is available on compatible devices. “Masters Vault Search” is also new this year, letting fans find clips from more than 50 years of final round broadcasts.
Masters.com also streams free in countries with no local broadcaster, including India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Masters Golf 2026 TV Channel and Broadcast Rights
The 2026 Masters airs through a four-partner deal in the US — the first time four separate networks share the broadcast.
Amazon Prime Video takes the 1:00–3:00 PM ET slot on Thursday and Friday. An Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/month or $139/year) is required.
ESPN holds the 3:00–7:30 PM ET window for Rounds 1 and 2. 2026 marks ESPN’s 19th year of live Masters coverage. Primetime replays air on ESPN from 8:00–11:00 PM on Thursday and Friday nights.
CBS airs Rounds 3 and 4 from 2:00–7:00 PM ET. 2026 is CBS’s 71st consecutive year covering the Masters weekend. CBS is free over the air with a digital antenna on Saturday and Sunday.
Paramount+ streams the early window on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00–2:00 PM ET. Any plan works for the multi-feed stream. The Premium plan ($13.99/month) is required to watch the full CBS live broadcast. The Essential plan costs $8.99/month.
Golf Channel runs “Live From the Masters” before and after each day’s main telecast, Wednesday through Sunday. No live tournament rounds air on Golf Channel.
International TV Coverage
The 2026 Masters airs in more than 180 countries.
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Golf / Sky Sports Main Event | NOW |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5 / CTV (Rounds 3 and 4) / RDS (French) | TSN+ ($8/month) |
| Australia | Fox Sports 503 (main) / Fox Sports 505 (Amen Corner) | Kayo Sports (exclusive) |
| 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 in December 2025, adding nearly 20% more live coverage. Main TV coverage starts at 2:00 PM GMT on Thursday and Friday and at 4:30 PM GMT on Saturday and Sunday. Full wall-to-wall coverage begins at 6:00 PM GMT on Thursday and Friday and 5:00 PM GMT on the weekend. NOW is the option for viewers without a Sky subscription.
Canada: Bell Media holds all Masters rights. TSN carries all four rounds. Channel breakdown: TSN1/TSN3 on Thursday; TSN1/TSN4 on Friday with TSN5 also from 10:30 AM–3:00 PM; TSN1/TSN4 on Saturday and Sunday. CTV simulcasts CBS on Saturday and Sunday free over the air. TSN+ streams all rounds for $8/month.
Australia: Fox Sports is the exclusive Australian broadcaster in 2026 — the first year all four major golf championships air on one network in Australia. Channel 503 carries the main broadcast. Channel 505 covers Amen Corner. Kayo Sports streams all coverage online. There is no free-to-air option in 2026.
| Round | Fox Sports / Kayo Start Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 — Thursday | From 11:00 PM AEDT (Thursday night) |
| Round 2 — Friday | From 11:00 PM AEDT (Friday night) |
| Round 3 — Saturday | From 12:00 AM AEDT (Sunday morning) |
| Round 4 — Sunday | From 12:00 AM AEDT (Monday morning) |
Key 2026 Masters Storylines
Rory McIlroy is the defending champion. He won the 2025 Masters in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose at 11-under par. The win completed his career Grand Slam, making him the sixth male golfer in history to win all four majors and the first European to do so. A back-to-back win at Augusta would make him the first repeat champion since Tiger Woods in 2002. Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods have ever defended the Masters title successfully. McIlroy arrives with a back injury and a missed cut at The Players Championship on his record in 2026.
Scottie Scheffler is the World No. 1 and the top betting favorite. He is going for a third Green Jacket. He withdrew from the Houston Open before the birth of his second child but plans to compete at Augusta.
Tiger Woods will not play in 2026. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Jupiter Island, Florida and announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment.
Bryson DeChambeau arrives in strong form having won the last two LIV Golf events heading into Augusta.
The field has 91 players total — 18 past champions, 22 first-time participants, 6 amateurs, and 11 LIV Golf players. This is one of the most mixed fields in recent Masters history.
Future Masters Dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12 |
| 2027 | Monday, April 5 through Sunday, April 11 |
| 2028 | Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9 |
2026 Masters Tournament FAQs
How many hours of Masters coverage are there in 2026?
The 2026 Masters has 27 total hours of US broadcast coverage. That is a 50% increase from 18 hours in 2024. Amazon Prime Video’s new two-hour daily window on Thursday and Friday accounts for all of the added time.
Do I need a separate subscription for Prime Video to watch the Masters?
Yes. You need an active Amazon Prime membership to watch. It costs $14.99/month or $139/year. A standalone Prime Video plan at $8.99/month also works. There is no free trial path unless you are a new Prime member signing up for the first time.
Is there a way to watch every single shot at the Masters in 2026?
Yes. Augusta National offers “Every Shot, Every Hole” through Masters.com and the Masters App. This feature shows footage of every shot from every player across all four rounds. IBM Watson provides AI-generated text and audio commentary for all 20,000-plus shots in both English and Spanish this year.
What happens if bad weather delays the Masters in 2026?
Play is suspended when lightning is within six miles of Augusta National. If a round cannot finish on its scheduled day it continues the next morning before the following round begins. For an official result at least 36 holes must be completed. CBS and ESPN adjust their broadcast windows in real time to follow any schedule changes.
Can I watch the Masters on my phone or tablet in 2026?
Yes. The ESPN App covers Rounds 1 and 2. The Paramount+ app and CBS Sports app cover the weekend rounds. The Amazon Prime Video app handles the 1:00–3:00 PM ET window on Thursday and Friday. The Masters App streams Featured Groups, Amen Corner, and key holes free all four days with no login needed on any device.
What is the Masters cut rule in 2026?
The cut happens after Round 2 on Friday. Players must finish in the top 50 and ties to advance to the weekend. There is no 10-stroke rule at the Masters. Anyone outside the top 50 and ties after 36 holes does not play Saturday or Sunday. Players who miss the cut still receive $25,000 each.
What time is the Par-3 Contest in 2026?
The Par-3 Contest is on Wednesday, April 8. Streaming starts at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN App, Disney+, and Masters.com. The TV broadcast on ESPN runs from 2:00 to 4:00 PM ET. A “SportsCenter at the Masters” preview show follows at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN.
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. The last group typically finishes between 6:00 and 7:00 PM ET. The ceremony airs on CBS, Paramount+, Masters.com, and the Masters App.
The 2026 Masters TV schedule has more options than any year before. Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, CBS, and Paramount+ each cover a different part of the tournament. Pick your platform, set your schedule, and enjoy every shot from Augusta National.