The 2026 Masters are almost underway. The first major tournament of the year is often the most anticipated for golf fans, too.
Rory McIlroy will be returning to Augusta National as a reigning champion for the first time in his career after completing his elusive grand slam last year. McIlroy is a favorite to win another title, as is two-time tournament champion Scottie Scheffler.
The fun begins on Thursday, April 9, and runs through Sunday, April 12. If you want to tune in to this year’s Masters, here’s everything you need to know about the broadcast schedule.
How to watch the 2026 Masters
The 2026 Masters tournament will be broadcast on various channels and streaming services, as is the case with many sporting events nowadays. All coverage will also be available on Masters.com and on the tournament’s app.
For the first and second rounds on Thursday and Friday, Amazon Prime will stream two hours of coverage, followed by ESPN broadcasting for four-plus hours to finish things out.
For the third and final rounds on Saturday and Sunday, Paramount Plus will stream the two hours of coverage before CBS takes over for the remainder. Paramount Plus will continue streaming coverage when CBS takes over the broadcast.
Here is a look at the broadcasting schedule:
| Date | Round | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 9 | First Round | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime |
| Thursday, April 9 | First Round | 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Friday, April 10 | Second Round | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime |
| Friday, April 10 | Second Round | 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Saturday, April 11 | Third Round | 12 p.m.–2 p.m. ET | Paramount Plus |
| Saturday, April 11 | Third Round | 2 p.m.–7 p.m. ET | CBS, Paramount Plus |
| Sunday, April 12 | Final Round | 12 p.m.–2 p.m. ET | Paramount Plus |
| Sunday, April 12 | Final Round | 2 p.m.–7 p.m. ET | CBS, Paramount Plus |
Defending champion
Rory McIlroy waited 11 years to complete his career grand slam, and he finally achieved the dream at last year’s Masters tournament. He captured his first green jacket with a score of -11 after winning a playoff hole against Justin Rose.
Who has won the most Masters titles?
A select few legendary golfers have won multiple green jackets in their careers. Here’s a look at which golfers have won three or more (with the record being six) Masters titles.
| Golfer | Amount of Masters Wins | Championship Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus | 6 | 1963, ‘65, ‘66, ‘72, ‘75, ‘86 |
| Tiger Woods | 5 | 1997, 2001, ‘02, ‘05, ‘19 |
| Arnold Palmer | 4 | 1958, ‘60, ‘62, ‘64 |
| Jimmy Demaret | 3 | 1940, ‘47, ‘50 |
| Sam Snead | 3 | 1949, ‘52, ‘54 |
| Gary Player | 3 | 1961, ‘74, ‘78 |
| Nick Faldo | 3 | 1989, ‘90, ‘96 |
| Phil Mickelson | 3 | 2004, ‘06, ‘10 |
It’s fitting that Jack Nicklaus, who still holds the record for the most golf major titles in history (18), also owns the record for the most green jackets (6).
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