The 2026 Masters Tournament takes place from April 9–12, 2026, at Augusta National Golf Club. TV coverage is shared between ESPN (Rounds 1-2) and CBS (Rounds 3-4). For the first time, Amazon Prime Video will provide exclusive early-round coverage from 1-3 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday. Full-day streaming of Featured Groups and Amen Corner is available for free on Masters.com and the Masters App.
2026 Masters TV Schedule
All times Eastern.
| Day | Date | Event | TV Channel |
| Wednesday | April 8 | Par 3 Contest | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (ESPN) |
| Thursday | April 9 | Round 1 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ESPN) |
| Friday | April 10 | Round 2 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ESPN) |
| Saturday | April 11 | Round 3 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CBS) |
| Sunday | April 12 | Final Round | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CBS) |
How to Stream the Masters (New for 2026)
The streaming landscape has expanded significantly this year, with Amazon joining the fold for early-round action.
- Prime Video (New): Exclusive live coverage of the first and second rounds from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET. Prime will also host the new “Inside Amen Corner” stats-enhanced feed.
- Masters.com & Masters App (Free): The gold standard for sports streaming. Provides free, all-day coverage of:
- Featured Groups (Starting at 9:15 AM ET)
- Amen Corner (Holes 11, 12, and 13)
- Holes 4, 5, and 6
- Holes 15 and 16
- Paramount+: Live simulcast of the CBS weekend broadcast, plus early weekend coverage from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET.
- ESPN+: Live coverage of the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday and early morning “On the Range” segments.
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2026 Notable Tee Times (Round 1)
- Honorary Starters: 7:25 AM (Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson)
- Rory McIlroy (Defending Champ): 10:31 AM
- Bryson DeChambeau: 10:07 AM
- Scottie Scheffler: 1:44 PM
- Jon Rahm: 1:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Masters Tournament
What are the 2026 Masters dates? The tournament officially begins on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and concludes with the final round on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The popular Par 3 Contest takes place the day before, on Wednesday, April 8.
Is Tiger Woods playing in the 2026 Masters? No. For the first time in three decades, Tiger Woods is not in the field for the Masters. Following his 2025 season, Woods and Augusta National confirmed he would not participate this year, marking a historic shift for the tournament.
How can I watch the Masters without cable? You can stream the Masters via Masters.com and the Masters App for free, which provides Featured Group and Amen Corner coverage. For the full broadcast, you can use services like Paramount+ (for CBS coverage), Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video now carries exclusive early-round coverage from 1–3 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday.
What time does Masters coverage start today? Early-round streaming typically begins on Masters.com around 9:15 a.m. ET with Featured Groups. The main television broadcast begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN (Thursday/Friday) and 2:00 p.m. ET on CBS (Saturday/Sunday).
Who is the defending Masters champion? Rory McIlroy is the defending champion after his historic victory in 2025. He enters the 2026 tournament looking to become the first player since Tiger Woods (2001–2002) to win consecutive Green Jackets.
Is the Masters Par 3 Contest televised? Yes. The 2026 Par 3 Contest will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+ starting at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 8.
