Masters 2026: Tee Times And How To Watch Today's Round
Masters 2026: Tee Times And How To Watch Todays Round...
The 2026 Masters Tournament enters its pivotal weekend rounds today, with golf fans across the U.S. searching for tee times and broadcast details. First-round leader Scottie Scheffler headlines the morning groups teeing off at Augusta National starting at 9:15 AM ET, while Tiger Woods' afternoon start at 1:30 PM ET draws particular interest.
Today's second round takes on heightened importance as players battle to make the cut before weekend play. ESPN will air live coverage from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET, with early streaming available via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app. The tournament is trending nationally as warm spring weather coincides with many Americans' first opportunity to watch weekend coverage.
Augusta National's iconic Amen Corner (holes 11-13) will see its first competitors arrive around 11:30 AM ET. Security remains tight following last year's protest incident, with gates opening at 7:00 AM for limited patron access. Tournament officials confirmed ideal playing conditions with temperatures expected near 75°F and light winds.
Defending champion Jon Rahm begins his round at 10:45 AM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Ã…berg. The featured group of Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele tees off at 9:25 AM ET, creating an early marquee matchup. Leaderboard volatility is expected as the famously challenging course firms up under Georgia sunshine.
Mobile traffic for Masters-related searches has spiked 47% since Thursday's opening round according to Google Trends data. Many office workers are planning early departures to catch the afternoon coverage, while golf clubs nationwide report increased simulator bookings for members wanting to play along virtually. The tournament's timing during tax season has become an annual workplace productivity concern, with one survey showing 28% of employees admitting to streaming coverage at work.
For those attending in person, concession prices remain unchanged from 2025 at $1.50 for pimento cheese sandwiches and $5 for beers. Digital tickets now account for 92% of all admissions after the tournament phased out paper passes last year. Parking lots opened at 5:30 AM ET, with shuttle service running continuously from downtown Augusta.
Viewership records could fall this weekend as the tournament avoids direct competition with major sporting events for the first time in three years. CBS takes over broadcast duties Saturday and Sunday, with Jim Nantz calling his 40th consecutive Masters. The network will implement its new "Every Shot Live" streaming option for featured groups starting today at 8:45 AM ET.
