How To Watch The 2026 Masters Tournament Live Online
How To Watch The 2026 Masters Tournament Live Online...
The 2026 Masters Tournament begins today at Augusta National Golf Club, driving a surge in searches for "Masters how to watch" across the U.S. Golf fans are scrambling to find streaming options after ESPN and CBS announced changes to their broadcast coverage this year.
For the first time, ESPN+ will exclusively stream featured group coverage during early rounds, while CBS Sports will air weekend rounds on its Paramount+ platform. Traditional TV broadcasts remain available on ESPN (Thursday-Friday) and CBS (Saturday-Sunday), but cord-cutters face new hurdles accessing all content.
Augusta National confirmed Wednesday that Masters.com and the Masters app will continue offering free live streams of Amen Corner, holes 15-16, and featured groups. However, the popular "Every Shot, Every Hole" coverage now requires a Paramount+ subscription ($5.99/month).
Viewership is expected to break records following Tiger Woods' surprise entry yesterday. The 50-year-old golf legend confirmed his participation despite recent knee surgery, creating unprecedented demand for viewing options. Social media platforms reported a 217% increase in Masters-related traffic overnight.
Key streaming options include:
- ESPN+: $10.99/month for featured groups (Thursday-Friday)
- Paramount+: $5.99/month for weekend coverage
- Masters.com: Free limited coverage
- FuboTV: $74.99/month includes CBS and ESPN
Tournament organizers warned of potential streaming delays during peak hours. "We've quadrupled server capacity," said Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley, "but unprecedented demand may cause brief interruptions." The first tee time is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET Thursday morning.
