The 2026 Masters Round 3 will begin on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM ET. Following a dramatic cut line battle, Rory McIlroy (-7) leads the field into “Moving Day” with a two-shot advantage over Sam Burns and Justin Rose (-5). Saturday’s featured coverage begins at 10:15 AM ET on Masters.com, with the main broadcast airing on CBS starting at 3:00 PM ET.
2026 Masters Round 3 Tee Times
Once we have all of the finalized 2026 Masters Round 3 tee times, we’ll update you here. Right now, here are the projected leading pairings for Saturday. For those new to watching the Masters, Saturday sees us move to only having two-somes on the course.
Note: This is a partial list featuring the leaders and marquee pairings. We will update this section with the full 50-player Saturday tee time schedule by this evening once official pairings are released by Augusta National.
Projected Leading Pairings (Saturday):
- 2:35 PM ET: Rory McIlroy (-7) & Sam Burns (-5)
- 2:25 PM ET: Justin Rose (-5) & Patrick Reed (-5)
- 2:15 PM ET: Jason Day (-5) & Tyrrell Hatton (-4)
- 2:05 PM ET: Wyndham Clark (-4) & Chris Gotterup (-3)
Key Storylines for Moving Day:
- McIlroy’s Quest: Rory is in the driver’s seat to potentially add another Green Jacket and join the 2-win club.
- The Cut Line Hero: Jon Rahm (+4) narrowly survived the cut and will look to make a “Tiger-esque” Saturday charge from the early morning pairings.
- Weather Update: Conditions at Augusta are expected to be firm and fast, with afternoon winds reaching 15 mph.
Updated Broadcast & Streaming Schedule
- Masters.com / App: 10:15 AM – 7:00 PM ET (Featured Groups, Amen Corner, Holes 15 & 16)
- CBS Sports Network / Paramount+: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (On the Range)
- Paramount+ Early Coverage: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
- CBS Main Broadcast: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET (Moving Day coverage)
2026 Masters Tournament Resources
- 2026 Masters Printable Scorecard & Full TV Schedule – Get the official course layout and broadcast times for the entire weekend.
- Who is in the Field? Official 2026 Masters Invitees – Review the full list of players, including past champions and amateur invites.
- How to Watch the Masters: TV & Streaming Guide – Complete details on where to find the main broadcast and featured group streams.
Masters Round 3 FAQ
Question: What is “Moving Day” at the Masters?
Answer: Moving Day is the third round of the Masters (Saturday), where players try to position themselves for Sunday’s finale. With the cut finalized, golfers often take more risks to “move” up the leaderboard before the final pairings are set.
Question: What was the 2026 Masters cut line?
Answer: The official 36-hole cut for the 2026 Masters was +4. The top 50 players (including ties) advanced to the weekend.
Question: How are pairings determined for Round 3?
Answer: Unlike the first two rounds, Saturday pairings are based entirely on the leaderboard. The players with the highest scores tee off first in the morning, while the leaders (McIlroy and Burns) tee off last in the afternoon.
Question: Is there a “10-shot rule” for the cut?
Answer: No. Since 2020, the Masters has used a strict “Top 50 and ties” rule. Any player more than 50th place is eliminated, regardless of how many strokes they are behind the leader.
