2026 Masters Tournament: Dates, TV Channels, and More

All the key details on when and how to watch golf's most prestigious major championship.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the 2026 Masters golf tournament, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the fairways, bunkers, and silhouettes of players in motion.The 2026 Masters will feature a new generation of golf stars vying for the prestigious green jacket.Augusta Today

The 90th annual Masters Tournament is set to take place from April 9-12, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. While some notable names like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be absent, the world's top golfers including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will be competing for the coveted green jacket. The tournament will be broadcast across multiple platforms, with Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, and CBS all providing coverage.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in all of sports, drawing massive viewership and attention each year. With the absence of some iconic players, it will be an opportunity for new stars to emerge and cement their legacies in the game of golf.

The details

The 2026 Masters will begin on Thursday, April 9 and conclude on Sunday, April 12. For the first time ever, Amazon Prime Video will carry live streaming coverage of the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday, while ESPN will provide linear cable coverage during those days. On the weekend, CBS will take over the main broadcast feed, with the first two hours of Saturday and Sunday's rounds airing exclusively on Paramount+ before the network takes over.

  • The 90th Masters Tournament will take place from April 9-12, 2026.
  • The first two rounds on Thursday and Friday will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video and aired on ESPN.
  • The final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on CBS, with the first two hours airing exclusively on Paramount+.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The current world No. 1 golfer and one of the favorites to win the 2026 Masters.

Rory McIlroy

The defending Masters champion, looking to win his second green jacket.

Tiger Woods

The five-time Masters winner will miss the 2026 tournament for the second consecutive year.

Phil Mickelson

Another iconic golfer who will not be competing in the 2026 Masters due to personal family health issues.

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What they’re saying

“I will take some time away from the sport.”

— Tiger Woods

“I will miss the event due to personal family health issues.”

— Phil Mickelson

What’s next

The 2026 Masters will be a highly anticipated event, as golf fans eagerly await to see who will claim the coveted green jacket.

The takeaway

With the absence of some of golf's biggest names, the 2026 Masters presents an opportunity for new stars to emerge and make their mark on the sport's most prestigious major championship.