The 2026 Masters Tournament tees off on Thursday, April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, and runs through Sunday, April 12. Whether you’re a lifelong golf fan or watching the Masters for the first time, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch every shot, follow the leaderboard in real time, and not miss any of the action from the year’s first major championship.
2026 Masters TV Schedule at a Glance
Coverage of the Masters is split between ESPN/ESPN+ for the early rounds and CBS for the prime-time weekend coverage — the format that has defined Masters viewing for decades. Here’s the full breakdown:
Thursday, April 9 — Round 1
- Masters.com / ESPN+ Featured Groups: Morning tee times from approximately 8:00 a.m. ET
- ESPN: 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET (main coverage)
Friday, April 10 — Round 2
- Masters.com / ESPN+ Featured Groups: Morning tee times from approximately 8:00 a.m. ET
- ESPN: 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET (main coverage)
Saturday, April 11 — Round 3
- Masters.com / ESPN+ Featured Groups: Morning coverage
- CBS: 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET (main coverage)
Sunday, April 12 — Final Round
- Masters.com / ESPN+ Featured Groups: Morning coverage
- CBS: 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET (final round, Green Jacket ceremony)
Note: All times are Eastern Time. Coverage start and end times may shift depending on pace of play. Check your local listings for exact times on the day.
How to Stream the Masters Online
The Masters offers more streaming options than virtually any other major sporting event, with a free-to-access digital platform alongside paid streaming services.
Masters.com / The Masters App (Free)
Augusta National’s own digital platform is one of the best free sports streaming services available — full stop. Masters.com provides multiple simultaneous streams throughout the tournament, available at no cost:
- Featured Groups: Follow the top pairings live throughout each round
- Amen Corner: Dedicated live stream of holes 11, 12, and 13 — the most dramatic stretch in golf
- Holes 15 & 16: Live coverage of Augusta’s most exciting par-5 and par-3
- Featured Hole: A dedicated stream of a rotating hole selected by Augusta National
The Masters App provides the same streams on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and smart TVs. This is the best free viewing option, particularly for international fans who don’t have access to ESPN or CBS broadcasts.
ESPN+ (Subscription Required)
ESPN+ subscribers get access to Enhanced Featured Groups coverage — more comprehensive than the free Masters.com streams, with commercial-free viewing options and additional camera angles. An ESPN+ subscription is approximately $10.99/month and can be cancelled after the Masters if you don’t want to continue.
Paramount+ (CBS Streaming)
CBS’s Saturday and Sunday coverage streams live on Paramount+. If you don’t have a traditional cable or satellite TV subscription, a Paramount+ Essential plan ($5.99/month) gives you access to both weekend rounds. Paramount+ also offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers — a convenient option for casual Masters viewers.
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV
All three major live TV streaming services carry both ESPN and CBS, giving you the complete Masters viewing experience without a traditional cable subscription. Prices range from approximately $72-$82/month. If you already subscribe to one of these services for other sports or TV content, you’re all set — no additional action required.
International Viewing Options
The Masters is broadcast in virtually every golf-watching market globally. Key international options include:
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Golf carries comprehensive Masters coverage across all four rounds. Discovery+ also streams the tournament for subscribers.
- Australia: Fox Sports / Kayo Sports
- Canada: TSN and CTV carry Masters coverage with a Canadian broadcast team
- Japan: NHK and WOWOW both broadcast the Masters; Hideki Matsuyama’s participation (and 2021 victory) ensures comprehensive Japanese-language coverage
- Rest of World: Masters.com/app free streams are available globally and represent the most accessible option for fans in markets without dedicated broadcast deals
What to Watch: The Key Storylines for 2026
With the broadcast schedule sorted, here’s what to pay attention to as each round unfolds:
Defending champion Rory McIlroy — Can the Northern Irishman join an exclusive group of just three players ever to win back-to-back Masters? His performance on Thursday will set the tone for the entire tournament narrative.
Scottie Scheffler’s pursuit of dominance — The world number one and tournament favorite arrives in the kind of form that suggests a potential third Masters victory. Watch how the rest of the field plays against him specifically, not just for the lead.
Amen Corner on Sunday afternoon — Holes 11, 12, and 13 have decided more Masters championships than any other stretch. Be at a screen for Sunday’s back nine. Every year, the tournament seems to produce a moment here that becomes an iconic piece of golf history. The dedicated Amen Corner stream on Masters.com is worth running on a second screen while watching the main CBS broadcast.
The LIV contingent — Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and other LIV players are eligible to compete at Augusta National, which has maintained its own invitation criteria independent of PGA Tour membership restrictions. Their performance will fuel ongoing conversations about how the continuing PGA Tour-LIV situation is affecting competitive golf at the major level. For context on their Masters prospects, see our LIV Golf power rankings heading into Augusta.
Pro Tips for Watching the Masters
- Run the Amen Corner stream alongside the main broadcast — CBS often cuts away from Amen Corner at the worst possible moment. Having the dedicated stream running means you never miss the decisive moments on 11-13.
- Use the Masters app leaderboard — It updates in near real-time and is significantly faster than most third-party golf score apps.
- The final pairing on Sunday goes off around 2:00-2:30 p.m. ET — If you can only watch one part of the tournament, block out Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. ET through the end of the broadcast.
- Sound on matters — The Masters has one of the most distinctive soundscapes in sport. The crowd roars that roll across the Augusta National pines when someone makes a big putt are genuinely unlike anything else in golf.
For deeper preparation before the coverage begins, our first-time Masters viewer’s guide covers the traditions, the Green Jacket ceremony, and everything that makes Augusta so different from every other golf tournament on earth. And our hole-by-hole course guide will help you understand exactly what’s at stake at every key moment of the broadcast.
