Yes, the Masters is a tradition unlike any other. Then it’s only fitting that it features a TV schedule unlike any other. And unless you’re making the trek to Augusta, you might want to know exactly what to watch and when (and how!). Obviously, you can tune into CBS on Sunday afternoon to see the final round unfold. But it couldn’t hurt to break down the rest of the timetable for what’s to come as the first men’s major of the year unfolds.
Thankfully, you don’t have to find an exorbitant Georgia hotel or Airbnb for a front-row seat to the action at Augusta National. The traditional route to watch the 2026 Masters is through the famed television broadcast scheduled for ESPN (in its 18th year showing first- and second-round action) and CBS (somehow in its 71st straight year airing the closing weekend coverage). But that won’t get you everything. Oh, also, Amazon Prime Video is even in the mix this go-around.
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For those hoping to soak in even more coverage, there are several alternatives to watch this year’s tournament, including the revolutionary Masters “Every Shot, Every Hole” technology that allows viewers to see, well, everything. Also returning this year is the use of IBM Watson to provide text and audio AI commentary for all 20,000-plus shots shown during the tournament (this year in English and Spanish).
There’s also the Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, April 8, on ESPN+ to start, and ESPN later in the day. Plus five Masters specials, airing on CBS Sports, from a 40th Anniversary reflection of Jack Nicklaus’ unforgettable 1986 Masters victory to a retrospective on Rory McIlroy’s historic 2025 Masters win.”
Before the start of its TV broadcasts on Thursday and Friday, ESPN will once again broadcast a two-hour lead-in program, “Welcome to the Masters.” And we welcome you to peruse our in-depth guide on how to watch enough Masters content over the next week or so to fill up on for the rest of the year.
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Television Schedule
All times EDT; all simulcast on Masters.com/Masters app
Wednesday, April 8Par-3 Contest, 12 noon-4 p.m., ESPN+; 2-4 p.m., ESPN
Thursday, April 9Welcome to the Masters, 10-12 noon, ESPNSportsCenter at the Masters, 12-3 p.m., ESPNFirst-round coverage, 3-7:30 p.m., ESPN
Friday, April 10Welcome to the Masters, 10-12 noon, ESPNSportsCenter at the Masters, 12-3 p.m., ESPNSecond-round coverage, 3-7:30 p.m., ESPN
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Saturday, April 11Third-round coverage, 2-7 p.m., CBS
Sunday, April 12Final-round coverage, 2-7 p.m., CBS
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Live-Streaming Guide
Shown on Masters.com, Masters apps, CBS Sports Network/Paramount+/CBS Sports Digital (unless otherwise noted). All times EDT.
Tuesday, April 7 Masters on the Range, 9-11 a.m., CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Digital Practice Round Coverage, 12-2 p.m., ESPN App
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Wednesday, April 8Masters on the Range, 9-11 a.m., CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Digital Practice Round Coverage, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., ESPN App Par 3 Contest (Featured Groups), 12-4 p.m., Masters App ESPN+ Par 3 Contest Live Broadcast, 2-4 p.m., ESPN
Thursday, April 9 Honorary Starters, 7:30-8 a.m., Masters App Masters On the Range, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Masters App, CBSSN Holes 4, 5 & 6, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+ Featured Groups, 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+, Prime Video Welcome to the Masters, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., ESPN Masters Amen Corner Live, 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+, Prime Video Holes 15 & 16, 11:45-7 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+, Prime Video Early Live Broadcast, 1-3 p.m., Prime Video Main Live Broadcast, 3-7:30 p.m. ESPN Primetime Replay, 8-11 p.m., ESPN
Friday, April 10 Masters On the Range, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Masters App, CBS Sports Network Holes 4, 5 & 6, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+ Featured Groups, 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+ Prime Video Welcome to the Masters, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., ESPN Masters Amen Corner Live, 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+, Prime Video Holes 15 & 16, 11:45-7 p.m., Masters App, ESPN+, Prime Video Early Live Broadcast, 1-3 p.m., Prime Video Main Live Broadcast, 3-7:30 p.m., ESPN Primetime Replay, 8-11 p.m., ESPN
Saturday, April 11Second Round (encore), 3-6 a.m., ESPN2Masters On the Range, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., CBS Sports NetworkMasters Featured Groups, 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoMasters Amen Corner Live, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoMasters Featured Holes 15 and 16, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoEarly Third Round, 12 noon-2 p.m., Paramount+Rest of Third Round, 2-7 p.m., CBS, Paramount+
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Sunday, April 11Third Round (encore), 3-6 a.m., ESPN2Masters On the Range, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Masters App, CBS Sports NetworkMasters Featured Groups, 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoMasters Amen Corner Live, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoMasters Featured Holes 15 and 16, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Masters App, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime VideoEarly Fourth Round, 12-2 p.m., Paramount+Rest of Fourth Round, 2-7 p.m., CBS, Paramount+ Green Jacket Ceremony, 7-7:30 p.m., Masters App, CBS, Paramount+
Radio (SiriusXM)
Thursday, April 9First round, 2-8 p.m.
Friday, April 10Second round, 2-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 11Third round, 2-8 p.m.
Sunday, April 12Final round, 2-8 p.m.