The 2026 Open Championship tee times and Round 1-2 pairings are released by the R&A a couple of days before play, so expect the full draw around July 14-15. The 154th Open runs July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale in Southport, with Scottie Scheffler defending. Below you will find the schedule, how to watch in the US, and a free printable tee-times sheet and leaderboard tracker you can fill in as the draw drops.
2026 Open Championship: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 2026
- Event: The 154th Open Championship
- Dates: Thursday-Sunday, July 16-19, 2026
- Venue: Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
- Field: 156 players; defending champion Scottie Scheffler; cut after Round 2 (top 70 and ties)
- Tee times released: around July 14-15; US TV on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock
2026 Open Championship Tee Times & Pairings
The R&A confirms Round 1 and Round 2 tee times once the field and draw are finalized, usually two days before the Championship starts. We will post the full pairings here as soon as they are released; until then, grab the printable above to fill them in yourself. Official times will also appear at theopen.com/teetimes.
Round 1 and Round 2 tee times will be posted here once the R&A releases the draw (expected July 14-15). Check back, or use the printable tracker to follow along.
How to Watch the 2026 Open in the US
In the United States, every round streams in full on Peacock. On Thursday and Friday, coverage begins on Peacock at 1:30 AM ET, with USA Network carrying the main broadcast from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET. On the weekend, USA Network handles the early action before primary coverage moves to NBC and Peacock at 7:00 AM ET through the finish. All times are Eastern.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Open Championship
When are the 2026 Open Championship tee times released?
The R&A typically confirms Round 1 and Round 2 tee times a couple of days before play, so expect the 2026 draw around July 14-15. Weekend tee times are set after each cut based on scores.
When and where is the 2026 Open Championship?
The 154th Open runs Thursday through Sunday, July 16-19, 2026, at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
Who is the defending Open champion?
Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending Champion Golfer of the Year after winning the 2025 Open Championship.
How can I watch the 2026 Open in the US?
Every round streams on Peacock. USA Network carries weekday and early weekend coverage, and NBC has primary weekend coverage. Weekday coverage starts as early as 1:30 AM ET on Peacock.
What is the cut at the Open Championship?
The field of 156 is cut after Round 2 to the top 70 players and ties, who play the weekend for the Claret Jug.
More 2026 Golf Coverage
- 2026 British Open Schedule: Royal Birkdale (dates, TV & PDF)
- 2026 Golf Schedule Hub
- 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs Schedule
