What channel is the Masters on today? TV coverage, live streams to watch Thursday's Round 1

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The pursuit of the green jacket returns to its spiritual home Thursday as the 90th Masters Tournament ignites the 2026 major season.

Augusta National is set to host a field defined by legacy and a high-stakes power struggle, with defending champion Rory McIlroy returning just one year after his historic playoff triumph over Justin Rose—a victory that finally completed his career Grand Slam and ended a decade-long major drought.

McIlroy’s quest for a repeat is steeped in history; no player has successfully defended his title since Tiger Woods in 2002. Blocking his path is a juggernaut in World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the pre-tournament favorite eyeing a third victory before the age of 30. The narrative is further sharpened by a potent LIV Golf contingent, led by a surging Bryson DeChambeau and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm, both arriving in peak form to challenge for supremacy on golf's most scrutinized stage.

Beyond the established icons, all eyes are on the next generation of talent, including Ludvig Aberg, who looks to make a statement in his highly anticipated tournament debut. From the opening ceremonial tee shots to the final groups climbing the hill at 18, the first day of play promises immediate drama for purists and casual fans alike.

Staying connected to the live leaderboard and streaming platforms is vital to catch every pivotal moment at Amen Corner. Below is everything you need to know about today's Masters schedule, including tee times, TV channels, and how to stream the action from start to finish.

What channel is the Masters on today?

Comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Masters is split between ESPN and CBS, with ESPN handling the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday. Weekend coverage transitions to CBS for the pivotal moving day and Sunday’s final round. For those who prefer to stream the action, cord-cutters can catch the main broadcast via fubo and DIRECTV, while the signature specialized feeds of Amen Corner and the featured groups are available on multiple platforms. That includes Prime Video this year for the first time, and the Amazon service will also handle the first two hours of the main broadcast Friday and Saturday. See the full daily broadcast schedule below. 

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Masters schedule 2026: Day-by-day TV, streaming coverage

Thursday, April 9

Time (ET)FocusWatch
7:30 a.m.Honorary StartersMasters.com
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fuboDIRECTVParamount+
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app
9:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
1 - 3 p.m.Main BroadcastPrime Video
3 - 7:30 p.m.Main BroadcastESPN, fubo, DIRECTV

Friday, April 10

Time (ET)FocusWatch
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fuboDIRECTVParamount+
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app
9:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
1 - 3 p.m.Main BroadcastPrime Video
3 - 7:30 p.m.Main BroadcastESPN, fubo, DIRECTV

Saturday, April 11

Time (ET)FocusWatch
10 a.m.-12 p.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fuboDIRECTVParamount+
10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app
11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
12-2 p.m.Main BroadcastParamount+
12:30-6:30 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
2-7 p.m.Main BroadcastCBS, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+

Sunday, April 12

Time (ET)FocusWatch
10 a.m.-12 p.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fuboDIRECTVParamount+
10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app
11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
12-2 p.m.Main BroadcastParamount+
12:30-6:30 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video
2-7 p.m.Main BroadcastCBS, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+

Masters leaderboard, scores 2026

You can view the updated Masters leaderboard, scores and tee times here.

Masters tee times and pairings 2026

Thursday, April 9

Tee time (ET)Group
7:40 a.m.Johnny Keefer, Li Haotong
7:50 a.m.Naoyuki Kataoka, Carlos Ortiz, Max Homa
8:02 a.m.Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Aldrich Potgieter, José María Olazábal
8:14 a.m.Sami Välimäki, Jackson Herrington, Ángel Cabrera
8:26 a.m.Ryan Fox, Max Greyserman, Charl Schwartzel
8:38 a.m.Rasmus Højgaard, Matt McCarty, Vijay Singh
8:50 a.m.Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan, Casey Jarvis
9:02 a.m.Nicolas Echavarria, Brandon Holtz, Bubba Watson
9:19 a.m.Jake Knapp, Sam Burns, Cameron Smith
9:31 a.m.Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor, Keegan Bradley
9:43 a.m.Shane Lowry, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day
9:55 a.m.Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed
10:07 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick
10:19 a.m.Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley, Hideki Matsuyama
10:31 a.m.Cameron Young, Mason Howell, Rory McIlroy
10:43 a.m.Viktor Hovland, Alex Norén, Patrick Cantlay
11:03 a.m.Im Sung-jae, Samuel Stevens
11:15 a.m.Brian Campbell, Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin
11:27 a.m.Wyndham Clark, Mateo Pulcini, Mike Weir
11:39 a.m.Nicolai Højgaard, Zach Johnson, Michael Kim
11:51 a.m.Davis Riley, Ethan Fang, Danny Willett
12:03 p.m.Daniel Berger, Adam Scott, Brian Harman
12:15 p.m.Min Woo Lee, Pongsapak Laopakdee, Fred Couples
12:27 p.m.Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman, Sergio García
12:44 p.m.Harry Hall, Michael Brennan, Corey Conners
12:56 p.m.J.J. Spaun, Tyrrell Hatton, Maverick McNealy
1:08 p.m.Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Chris Gotterup
1:20 p.m.Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka
1:32 p.m.Benjamin Griffin, Sepp Straka, Justin Thomas
1:44 p.m.Robert MacIntyre, Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland
1:56 p.m.Kim Si Woo, Marco Penge, Harris English

Friday, April 10

Tee time (ET)Group
7:40 a.m.Im Sung-jae, Samuel Stevens
7:50 a.m.Brian Campbell, Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin
8:02 a.m.Wyndham Clark, Mateo Pulcini, Mike Weir
8:14 a.m.Nicolai Højgaard, Zach Johnson, Michael Kim
8:26 a.m.Davis Riley, Ethan Fang, Danny Willett
8:38 a.m.Daniel Berger, Adam Scott, Brian Harman
8:50 a.m.Min Woo Lee, Pongsapak Laopakdee, Fred Couples
9:02 a.m.Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman, Sergio García
9:19 a.m.Harry Hall, Michael Brennan, Corey Conners
9:31 a.m.J.J. Spaun, Tyrrell Hatton, Maverick McNealy
9:43 a.m.Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Chris Gotterup
9:55 a.m.Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka
10:07 a.m.Benjamin Griffin, Sepp Straka, Justin Thomas
10:19 a.m.Robert MacIntyre, Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland
10:31 a.m.Kim Si Woo, Marco Penge, Harris English
10:51 a.m.Johnny Keefer, Li Haotong
11:03 a.m.Naoyuki Kataoka, Carlos Ortiz, Max Homa
11:15 a.m.Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Aldrich Potgieter, José María Olazábal
11:27 a.m.Sami Välimäki, Jackson Herrington, Ángel Cabrera
11:39 a.m.Ryan Fox, Max Greyserman, Charl Schwartzel
11:51 a.m.Rasmus Højgaard, Matt McCarty, Vijay Singh
12:03 p.m.Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan, Casey Jarvis
12:15 p.m.Nicolas Echavarria, Brandon Holtz, Bubba Watson
12:32 p.m.Jake Knapp, Sam Burns, Cameron Smith
12:44 p.m.Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor, Keegan Bradley
12:56 p.m.Shane Lowry, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day
1:08 p.m.Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed
1:20 p.m.Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick
1:32 p.m.Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley, Hideki Matsuyama
1:44 p.m.Cameron Young, Mason Howell, Rory McIlroy
1:56 p.m.Viktor Hovland, Alex Norén, Patrick Cantlay

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