Masters 2026 TV Coverage Start Times For Thursday's Opening Round
Masters 2026 TV Coverage Start Times For Thursdays Opening Round...
Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for Masters Tournament broadcast details as first-round coverage begins Thursday morning from Augusta National. The 90th edition of the prestigious event starts April 9-12, with ESPN handling early-round coverage and CBS airing the weekend action.
Thursday's TV coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, following morning featured group streaming at 8:45 a.m. ET via Masters.com and ESPN+. The tournament returns to its traditional April dates after weather-related adjustments in recent years, driving heightened interest in scheduling details.
Augusta National confirmed Tiger Woods will tee off at 10:18 a.m. ET Thursday alongside Jason Day and Max Homa, one of the day's most anticipated groupings. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler starts at 1:12 p.m. ET with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.
ESPN's main broadcast window runs 3-7:30 p.m. ET Thursday and Friday, with additional streaming coverage available through the Masters app. Weekend coverage switches to CBS from 3-7 p.m. ET Saturday and 2-7 p.m. ET Sunday.
Viewers can also watch featured holes (4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16) via Masters.com starting at 8:15 a.m. ET daily. The tournament's limited commercial breaks and iconic course visuals make it one of the most-watched annual sporting events.
Searches for Masters coverage details spike annually as casual and dedicated golf fans plan their viewing schedules. This year's interest is particularly high due to Woods' return and Scheffler's dominant recent form, including wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship.
