Masters 2026 TV Schedule: How To Watch Final Round Live

Masters 2026 TV Schedule: How To Watch Final Round Live...

The 2026 Masters Tournament reaches its dramatic conclusion today, with live coverage beginning at 2:00 PM ET on CBS. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for broadcast details as Tiger Woods makes a surprise charge at Augusta National, sitting just three strokes off the lead.

ESPN will air early coverage starting at 10:00 AM ET before handing off to CBS for the championship rounds. Streaming options include Masters.com, the ESPN app, and Paramount+ with Showtime. This marks the first year CBS Sports will provide 4K HDR coverage through participating providers.

The tournament is trending nationwide as Woods, 50, attempts to become the oldest Masters champion in history. His Saturday 68 sparked massive social media engagement, with #Tiger trending on Twitter for 12 consecutive hours. Augusta National reported record merchandise sales yesterday.

Viewership is expected to surpass 2025's numbers, when 12.5 million tuned in for the final round. Tournament officials moved tee times up by 90 minutes due to potential afternoon thunderstorms in Augusta, Georgia. The leaders will now begin play at 2:30 PM ET instead of 4:00 PM.

Featured group coverage includes Woods paired with rising star Michael Thorbjornsen at 1:45 PM ET. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler begins his round at 2:15 PM ET, currently tied for second at 8-under par. The tournament concludes with the traditional green jacket ceremony around 7:00 PM ET.

Local CBS affiliates will carry the broadcast in all major markets, including New York (WCBS), Los Angeles (KCBS), and Chicago (WBBM). Golf Channel's "Live From the Masters" provides pre-and post-round analysis from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.