Masters Offers Viewers Unprecedented Coverage Options

Augusta National expands broadcast partnerships to provide over 27 hours of live coverage across multiple platforms.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:23pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented, geometric interpretation of a Masters golf tournament scene, with overlapping planes of green, white, and gold colors.The Masters Tournament's expanded broadcast coverage allows fans to experience the event from multiple angles and perspectives.Houston Today

Golf fans will have no shortage of viewing options for the 2026 Masters Tournament, with expanded coverage across CBS, ESPN, Paramount+, and Prime Video. The tournament will feature a record 27 hours of live coverage, including dedicated streams for Amen Corner and pre-round analysis. CBS, in its 71st year covering the event, will offer special retrospective programs highlighting past Masters champions and moments.

Why it matters

The increased television and streaming options for the Masters reflect the growing popularity and demand for comprehensive golf coverage. This expanded access allows fans to follow the tournament in greater detail and provides new opportunities for sponsors and broadcasters to reach a wider audience.

The details

Augusta National has partnered with several media outlets to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 Masters. CBS will have 27 hours of live coverage, including two one-hour specials looking back at Jack Nicklaus' 1986 victory and Rory McIlroy's thrilling win in 2025. Prime Video will stream two hours of coverage on weekdays leading into ESPN's broadcasts, as well as a dedicated Amen Corner program hosted by Justin Kutcher with analysts Geoff Ogilvy, Smylie Kaufman, and John Wood. CBS Sports president David Berson noted that despite the multiple feeds, the network's main Sunday afternoon coverage still draws massive viewership, peaking at nearly 20 million viewers last year.

  • The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place April 10-13, 2026.
  • CBS will have 27 hours of live coverage over the four-day event.
  • Prime Video will stream two hours of coverage on the weekdays leading into ESPN's broadcasts.
  • Prime Video will also have a dedicated Amen Corner program during the tournament.

The players

Jim Nantz

The longtime CBS Sports broadcaster who has covered the Masters for decades.

David Berson

The CEO and president of CBS Sports.

Rory McIlroy

The 2025 Masters champion who will be featured in a pre-round special on CBS.

Jack Nicklaus

The six-time Masters champion who will join Prime Video's coverage for the opening round.

Tiger Woods

The 15-time major champion who was recently jailed in Florida for not providing a urine sample after a car crash.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's an amazing undertaking what we're doing now with all those different sources. The amount of programming is amazing. The every shot, every hole. It is a massive undertaking, and I'm really proud of the people as time has marched on how they've been able to pull this off and do it so seamlessly.”

— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Broadcaster

“We like providing it for everyone. And despite all these different feeds, it's so nice that we can bring everyone together for the main coverage like we do, and I love that it's being so widely recognized.”

— David Berson, CEO and President of CBS Sports

What’s next

The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place April 10-13, 2026, with expanded television and streaming coverage across multiple platforms.

The takeaway

The increased broadcast options for the Masters reflect the growing popularity and demand for comprehensive golf coverage. Fans will have unprecedented access to follow the tournament in greater detail, providing new opportunities for sponsors and broadcasters to reach a wider audience.