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The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament returns to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National this week, marking the official start of the 2026 major championship season.

All eyes are on defending champion Rory McIlroy, who returns to Georgia one year after his historic playoff victory over Justin Rose, a win that finally secured his career Grand Slam and ended an 11-year major drought. However, the path to a repeat will be steep, as World No. 1 and two-time winner Scottie Scheffler enters the week as the heavy betting favorite, joined by a surging Bryson DeChambeau and a formidable LIV Golf contingent.

The stakes extend far beyond the green jacket, as the 2026 opener serves as a high-pressure test for the game’s biggest stars. McIlroy is chasing history, attempting to become the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2002, while Scheffler aims to cement his era of dominance with a third victory before the age of 30. Meanwhile, the professional divide remains a central narrative; with Jon Rahm and DeChambeau arriving in peak form following recent wins on the LIV circuit, Augusta National stands as the ultimate battleground where the world’s best — regardless of tour affiliation—must prove their mettle on golf’s most demanding stage.

The first day of play promises high-stakes drama and essential viewing for golf purists and casual fans alike. Whether you are tracking the progress of young stars like Ludvig Aberg making his tournament debut or monitoring the legendary veterans in the field, staying tuned to the live leaderboard and streaming platforms is vital.

Below is everything you need to know about the 2026 Masters schedule, including tee times, TV channels, and how to live stream the action from start to finish.

Where to watch the Masters 2026

ESPN will once again provide live coverage for Rounds 1 and 2, with Scott Van Pelt hosting and Curtis Strange providing analysis for the network’s 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET broadcast window. 

Rounds 3 and 4 will air live on CBS, featuring the legendary Jim Nantz — marking his 38th year as the lead broadcaster at Augusta — alongside lead analyst and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman. The weekend broadcast team will also include Dottie Pepper, Frank Nobilo, and Colt Knost.

For those without cable, there are plenty of ways to stream the 2026 Masters. fubo, Paramount+, DIRECTV, Prime Video and the ESPN app will offer a variety of specialized feeds, including Amen Corner, featured groups, and holes 15 and 16. Additionally, every shot from every player will be available to stream for free on Masters.com.

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

See the full TV and streaming schedule below.

Masters tee times and pairings 2026

Friday, April 10

Tee time (ET)Group7:40 a.m.Im Sung-jae, Samuel Stevens7:50 a.m.Brian Campbell, Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin8:02 a.m.Wyndham Clark, Mateo Pulcini, Mike Weir8:14 a.m.Nicolai Højgaard, Zach Johnson, Michael Kim8:26 a.m.Davis Riley, Ethan Fang, Danny Willett8:38 a.m.Daniel Berger, Adam Scott, Brian Harman8:50 a.m.Min Woo Lee, Pongsapak Laopakdee, Fred Couples9:02 a.m.Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman, Sergio García9:19 a.m.Harry Hall, Michael Brennan, Corey Conners9:31 a.m.J.J. Spaun, Tyrrell Hatton, Maverick McNealy9:43 a.m.Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Chris Gotterup9:55 a.m.Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka10:07 a.m.Benjamin Griffin, Sepp Straka, Justin Thomas10:19 a.m.Robert MacIntyre, Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland10:31 a.m.Kim Si Woo, Marco Penge, Harris English10:51 a.m.Johnny Keefer, Li Haotong11:03 a.m.Naoyuki Kataoka, Carlos Ortiz, Max Homa11:15 a.m.Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Aldrich Potgieter, José María Olazábal11:27 a.m.Sami Välimäki, Jackson Herrington, Ángel Cabrera11:39 a.m.Ryan Fox, Max Greyserman, Charl Schwartzel11:51 a.m.Rasmus Højgaard, Matt McCarty, Vijay Singh12:03 p.m.Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan, Casey Jarvis12:15 p.m.Nicolas Echavarria, Brandon Holtz, Bubba Watson12:32 p.m.Jake Knapp, Sam Burns, Cameron Smith12:44 p.m.Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor, Keegan Bradley12:56 p.m.Shane Lowry, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day1:08 p.m.Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed1:20 p.m.Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick1:32 p.m.Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley, Hideki Matsuyama1:44 p.m.Cameron Young, Mason Howell, Rory McIlroy1:56 p.m.Viktor Hovland, Alex Norén, Patrick Cantlay

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

Wednesday, April 8

Time (ET)FocusWatch9-11 a.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+10 a.m.-12 p.m.Practice RoundsESPN app12 - 4 p.m.Par 3 ContestESPN app, Disney+2 - 4 p.m.Par 3 ContestESPN, fubo, DIRECTV

Thursday, April 9

Time (ET)FocusWatch7:30 a.m.Honorary StartersMasters.com8:30 - 10:30 a.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app9:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video1 - 3 p.m.Main BroadcastPrime Video3 - 7:30 p.m.Main BroadcastESPN, fubo, DIRECTV

Friday, April 10

Time (ET)FocusWatch8:30 - 10:30 a.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app9:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video1 - 3 p.m.Main BroadcastPrime Video3 - 7:30 p.m.Main BroadcastESPN, fubo, DIRECTV

Saturday, April 11

Time (ET)FocusWatch10 a.m.-12 p.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video12-2 p.m.Main BroadcastParamount+12:30-6:30 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video2-7 p.m.Main BroadcastCBS, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+

Sunday, April 12

Time (ET)FocusWatch10 a.m.-12 p.m.On The RangeCBS Sports Network, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.Featured GroupsDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Holes 4, 5 and 6ESPN app11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.Amen CornerDIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video12-2 p.m.Main BroadcastParamount+12:30-6:30 p.m.Holes 15 and 16DIRECTV, ESPN app, Paramount+, Prime Video2-7 p.m.Main BroadcastCBS, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+

Masters leaderboard, scores 2026

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

Masters purse 2026

Last year, Rory McIlroy earned a record payout of $4.2 million. This year, the winner's share is expected to be at least $4.2 million out of a $21 million purse.

While the exact prize money breakdown is traditionally announced by Augusta National on the Saturday of tournament week (April 11, 2026), it is expected to meet or exceed the 2025 figures, which saw a $1 million increase in the total purse and a jump in the winner's share from 18% to 20%.

Masters past winners

Here are the 10 most recent winners of the Masters:

YearWinnerWinner's share2025Rory McIlroy$4.2 million2024Scottie Scheffler $3.6 million2023Jon Rahm$3.24 million2022Scottie Scheffler$2.7 million2021Hideki Matsuyama$2.07 million2020Dustin Johnson$2.07 million2019Tiger Woods$2.07 million2018Patrick Reed$1.98 million2017Sergio Garcia$1.98 million2016Danny Willett$1.8 million2015Jordan Spieth$1.8 million

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