The Masters 2026 launches golf’s first major of the season from Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12, at Augusta National. Spectators will enjoy blooming azaleas and the formidable tests of Amen Corner. Rory McIlroy returns to defend his title after securing all four majors last year. The 36-year-old expresses strong motivation for more major victories and tees off alongside Cameron Young, the recent Players Championship winner, for the opening rounds.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, a two-time champion, enters as a top contender despite a measured start to 2026. He pairs with Robert MacIntyre. Bryson DeChambeau aims to impress with his custom clubs. European Ryder Cup stars Jon Rahm, the 2023 winner, and Ludvig Åberg share a group. Justin Rose seeks the Green Jacket following last year’s playoff loss to McIlroy.
How to Stream The Masters 2026 for Free
U.S. viewers access free coverage via Masters.com and the Masters app on Android and iOS. These platforms offer simulcasts of main broadcasts alongside dedicated streams for featured groups, holes 4-6, Amen Corner, holes 15-16, and On the Range.
Comprehensive coverage requires paid services, but free trials include YouTube TV (21 days), DirecTV Stream (5 days), and Hulu + Live TV (3 days).
Using a VPN for Global Access
Travelers abroad can use a VPN to connect to home-country streams by simulating a local IP address. NordVPN provides reliable unblocking for streaming services, with current deals offering 70% off plus three extra months free.
U.S. Broadcast Schedule
Coverage splits across Prime Video, ESPN, CBS, and Paramount+.
- Days 1-2 (Thu-Fri): Prime Video 1-3 p.m. ET, ESPN 3-7:30 p.m. ET
- Days 3-4 (Sat-Sun): Paramount+ 12-7 p.m. ET (CBS simulcast 2 p.m. ET), ESPN 5-6 p.m. ET
Masters.com and app deliver free featured streams daily. Streaming options include Fubo ($55.99/month after trial, $10 off first month), ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu), Paramount+ ($8.99/month standard, $13.99 Premium for CBS), and Prime Video ($8.99/month, 30-day trial). YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream also carry the event.
UK Viewing Options
Sky Sports Main Event and Golf channels air the tournament. Subscriptions start at £35/month or £20 for existing Sky users. Now Sports offers day passes from £14.99 or £34.99/month.
Australia Coverage
Fox Sports on Foxtel broadcasts live, with Kayo Sports streaming from AU$30/month after a 7-day trial or AU$1 first month.
Canada Streams
TSN holds exclusive rights. TSN+ costs CA$8/month ($80/year) for streams, or CA$24.99/month for full broadcasts.
Round 1 Tee Times (All ET)
- 7:40 a.m. – John Keefer, Haotong Li
- 7:50 a.m. – Naoyuki Kataoka, Max Homa, Carlos Ortiz
- 8:02 a.m. – Jose Maria Olazabal, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Aldrich Potgieter
- 8:14 a.m. – Angel Cabrera, Sami Valimaki, Jackson Herrington (a)
- 8:26 a.m. – Charl Schwartzel, Max Greyserman, Ryan Fox
- 8:38 a.m. – Vijay Singh, Matt McCarty, Rasmus Hojgaard
- 8:50 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan, Casey Jarvis
- 9:02 a.m. – Bubba Watson, Nicolas Echavarria, Brandon Holtz (a)
- 9:19 a.m. – Cameron Smith, Sam Burns, Jake Knapp
- 9:31 a.m. – Keegan Bradley, Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor
- 9:43 a.m. – Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry, Jason Day
- 9:55 a.m. – Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood, Akshay Bhatia
- 10:07 a.m. – Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele
- 10:19 a.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley
- 10:31 a.m. – Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Mason Howell (a)
- 10:43 a.m. – Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, Alex Noren
- 11:03 a.m. – Samuel Stevens, Sungjae Im
- 11:15 a.m. – Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin, Brian Campbell
- 11:27 a.m. – Mike Weir, Wyndham Clark, Mateo Pulcini (a)
- 11:39 a.m. – Zach Johnson, Michael Kim, Nicolai Hojgaard
- 11:51 a.m. – Danny Willett, Davis Riley, Ethan Fang (a)
- 12:03 p.m. – Adam Scott, Daniel Berger, Brian Harman
- 12:15 p.m. – Fred Couples, Min Woo Lee, Fifa Laopakdee (a)
- 12:27 p.m. – Sergio Garcia, Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman
- 12:44 p.m. – Harry Hall, Corey Conners, Michael Brennan
- 12:56 p.m. – J.J. Spaun, Maverick McNealy, Tyrrell Hatton
- 1:08 p.m. – Jon Rahm, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg
- 1:20 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka
- 1:32 p.m. – Sepp Straka, Ben Griffin, Justin Thomas
- 1:44 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland
- 1:56 p.m. – Harris English, Marco Penge, Si Woo Kim
(a) denotes amateur
Recent Masters Champions
- 2025 – Rory McIlroy
- 2024 – Scottie Scheffler
- 2023 – Jon Rahm
- 2022 – Scottie Scheffler
- 2021 – Hideki Matsuyama
- 2020 – Dustin Johnson
- 2019 – Tiger Woods
- 2018 – Patrick Reed
- 2017 – Sergio Garcia
- 2016 – Danny Willett
Mobile Viewing
Broadcasters provide apps and browser access for phones. The free Masters app on iOS and Android offers U.S. streams. Follow updates on official social channels: YouTube (@TheMasters), Instagram (@TheMasters), TikTok (@TheMasters), and Facebook (@TheMasters).
