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When is the 2026 Masters? Dates and schedule for the first major of the year
The Masters, golf's top major, is a week away at Augusta National, where top players compete for the Green Jacket.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:35pm
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The 90th annual Masters Tournament is set to begin on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with the final round on Sunday, April 12. The tournament will be broadcast on CBS, Golf Channel, and ESPN, with extra coverage via the Masters App and Masters.com.
Why it matters
The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in golf, with the world's top players competing for the coveted Green Jacket. This year's tournament features several notable storylines, including Tiger Woods' absence and Scottie Scheffler's bid to defend his title.
The details
Tiger Woods will miss the Masters for the second consecutive year after being arrested on suspicion of DUI and subsequently announcing he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler heads to Augusta as the heavy favorite to claim his third Green Jacket, though questions linger after he withdrew from the Houston Open amid the imminent arrival of his second child. Rory McIlroy returns to Augusta looking to defend the title that helped him complete the career Grand Slam in 2025, but he arrives in uncertain form, having battled injury and missed the cut at The Players Championship earlier this season.
- The 90th annual Masters Tournament is set to begin on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
- The final round of the 2026 Masters will be played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Tiger Woods
A professional golfer who has won the Masters five times, but will miss the 2026 tournament due to personal issues.
Scottie Scheffler
The current world No. 1 golfer, who is the heavy favorite to win his third Green Jacket at the 2026 Masters.
Rory McIlroy
A professional golfer who is looking to defend the title that helped him complete the career Grand Slam in 2025, but arrives in uncertain form.
The takeaway
The 2026 Masters promises to be an exciting event, with several top players vying for the prestigious Green Jacket. While Tiger Woods will be absent, the tournament will feature a battle between the world's best golfers, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
