2026 Texas Open TV Schedule and Coverage Details Announced

The final PGA Tour event before the Masters features a star-studded field looking to sharpen their games.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:53pm

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The 2026 Texas Open, the final PGA Tour event before the Masters, will take place in San Antonio, Texas. The tournament features a strong field including Rickie Fowler, Michael Thorbjornsen, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg, Jordan Spieth, Russell Henley, Robert MacIntyre, Hideki Matsuyama and Sepp Straka, all hoping to earn a last-minute invite to the Masters by winning the event. The full TV schedule and streaming coverage details have been announced, with Golf Channel and NBC providing live broadcast coverage throughout the weekend.

Why it matters

The Texas Open is an important tune-up event for many top golfers ahead of the Masters, the first major championship of the year. With a Masters invite on the line for the winner, the tournament is expected to have an exciting and competitive atmosphere as players look to sharpen their games and secure a spot in the field at Augusta National.

The details

The 2026 Texas Open will be held at TPC San Antonio, a course that has produced varying scoring conditions in the past. In addition to the players mentioned, the field also includes other top names like Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg, Jordan Spieth, Russell Henley, Robert MacIntyre, Hideki Matsuyama and Sepp Straka. Golf fans will be able to watch live coverage on Golf Channel and NBC, with PGA Tour Live providing additional streaming options throughout the weekend.

  • The tournament runs from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Round 1 tee times begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Thursday.
  • Round 2 tee times begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Friday.
  • Round 3 tee times begin at 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Saturday.
  • Round 4 tee times begin at 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Sunday.

The players

Rickie Fowler

A PGA Tour veteran still seeking his first Masters invitation.

Michael Thorbjornsen

A young up-and-coming player looking to earn a spot in the Masters field.

Tommy Fleetwood

A top-ranked European player hoping to find form ahead of the Masters.

Ludvig Åberg

A rising Swedish star aiming to make his Masters debut.

Jordan Spieth

A three-time major champion looking to regain his top form.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge opportunity for me to earn a spot in the Masters. I'm going to give it everything I've got this week.”

— Rickie Fowler, PGA Tour Player

“The Texas Open is always a great tune-up event before the Masters. I'm excited to get out there and sharpen my game ahead of the first major.”

— Jordan Spieth, PGA Tour Player

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Texas Open will earn the final invitation to the Masters tournament, providing extra motivation for the players in the field.

The takeaway

The 2026 Texas Open promises to be an exciting lead-in to the Masters, with a star-studded field competing for the final spot in the year's first major championship. Golf fans will have extensive coverage options to follow all the action as players look to sharpen their games and secure a coveted invite to Augusta National.