When is the Masters in 2026? Dates, schedule, more to know about Augusta National golf tournament

The start of April means the Masters is right around the corner to kick off golf's major season.

Last year, Rory McIlroy came out victorious in a thrilling tournament, finally crossing the finish line for his first green jacket. Now, McIlroy will defend his title and look to become the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets.

As golfers prepare to descend down to Georgia in search of the elusive green jacket, here's what you need to know about this year's Masters schedule.

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When is the Masters in 2026?

• When: Thursday, April 9 - Sunday, April 12
• Where: Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia 

The 2026 Masters will take place from Thursday April 9th to Sunday April 12 from the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. As always, it will be the first golf major of the season.

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Masters schedule 2026

• L BB Par Three contest: Wednesday, April 8
• First Round: Thursday, April 9 
• Second Round: Friday, April 10
• Third Round: Saturday, April 11
• Final Round: Sunday, April 12

Masters week begins on Wednesday, April 8, as the players will participate in the Par Three contest, which is always a fun way to kick off the proceedings.

From there, the Masters tournament will begin on Thursday, April 9 as the entire field tees off for the first round of tournament. Then, the field will return to the course on Friday, April 10 for the second round and try to avoid the cut line.

On Saturday, April 11, those golfers who made the cut will participate in the third round and look to make a significant move as the tournament kicks into high gear. Finally, on Sunday, April 12, golfers will play in the fourth and final round of the Masters to decide a champion.

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Is Tiger Woods playing in the Masters in 2026?

While nothing is officially, it's unlikely that Tiger Woods plays in the Masters this year. Woods hasn't played in a golf tournament since tearing his Achilles early last year, as his lone professional golf appearance came in one TGL match earlier this month.

Then, Woods was arrested in Florida on March 27 for his role in a rollover crash. Woods was given several chargers, including DUI and refusal to take a urine analysis test, and his future in the sport of golf remains up in the air.

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List of Masters winners by year

Here's a look at every Masters champion dating back to the first edition of the tournament in 1934.