Spring is the season of the Masters, when the golf world turns its full attention to the first major of the year. The 2026 Masters tournament takes place this week at Augusta National Golf Club. Below is the round-by-round schedule, including daily tee times, and what TV channels to tune into.
One quick tip up top for you: You can watch live play from the Third and Final Rounds on CBS and Paramount+ on Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12. Paramount+ is hosting live feeds throughout the week that can be accessed with a subscription to either the Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium plan. CBS Sports’ live weekend coverage of the Third and Final Rounds, with host Jim Nantz, are available for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan.
As the first major championship of four major men’s golf championships, the Masters delivers the kind of excitement and drama only a course like Augusta National can provide. Fans watch the world’s top golfers battle for the coveted Green Jacket over four days of eventful competition. Below is everything you need to know to follow the action, from opening tee shots to the final round.
When is the Masters?
The 2026 Masters runs from Thursday, April 9-Sunday, April 12, 2026. The iconic Par 3 Contest, a cherished, pre-tournament event, takes place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026;
What is the full schedule?
Ready to tee off? See the full schedule for the 2026 Masters below.
The Masters Tournament dates
As we said, the 2026 Masters takes place from Thursday, April 9, 2026-Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. See below for the full breakdown of the action.
2026 Masters tournament schedule
First Round
Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Coverage: On the Range
- Time: 8:30 AM ET-10:30 AM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Featured groups
- Time: 9:15 AM ET-7:30 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Amen Corner
- Time: 10:45 AM ET-6 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Holes 15 and 16
- Time: 11:45 AM-7 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: First Round broadcast
- Time: 3 PM ET-7:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: Masters.com/Masters App
Second Round
Friday, April 10, 2026
- Coverage: On the Range
- Time: 8:30 AM ET-10:30 AM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Featured groups
- Time: 9:15 AM ET-7:30 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Amen Corner
- Time: 10:45 AM ET-6 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Holes 15 and 16
- Time: 11:45 AM-7 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Second Round broadcast
- Time: 3 PM ET-7:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: Masters.com/Masters App
Third Round
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Coverage: On the Range
- Time: 10 AM ET-12:00 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Featured groups
- Time: 10:15 AM ET-7 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Amen Corner
- Time: 11:45 AM ET-6 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Third Round expanded coverage
- Time: 12 PM ET-2 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Holes 15 and 16
- Time: 12:30 PM ET-6:30 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Third Round traditional TV broadcast
- Time: 2 PM ET-7 PM ET
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount + Premium plan only)
Final Round
Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Coverage: On the Range
- Time: 10 AM ET-12:00 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Featured groups
- Time: 10:15 AM ET-7 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Amen Corner
- Time: 11:45 AM ET.-6 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Final Round expanded coverage
- Time: 12 PM ET-2 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Holes 15 and 16
- Time: 12:30 PM ET-6:30 PM ET
- Streaming: Paramount+ (any plan)
- Coverage: Final Round traditional TV broadcast
- Time: 2 PM ET-7 PM ET
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount + Premium plan only)
- Coverage: Green Jacket Ceremony
- Time: 7 PM ET
- Streaming: Masters.com/Masters App
The first two rounds (Thursday and Friday) determine the cut line, while the weekend rounds decide who takes home the Green Jacket.
What time do the Masters rounds start each day?
Tee times at the Masters vary by day, with weekend rounds starting later as the field narrows. Here’s a look at the approximate start times for each round:
Round 1
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Start time: 8 AM ET
Round 2
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Start time: 8 AM ET
Round 3
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Start time: 8 AM ET
Round 4
- Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Start time: 8 AM ET
Note: Start times are estimated.
Where is the Masters played?
Unlike other PGA TOUR majors, the Masters is played at the same venue every year: Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Known for its dramatic elevation changes and tricky water hazards, the course demands precision—one small mistake can derail even the best golfer. Its most famous stretch, Amen Corner (holes 11–13), has decided countless tournaments, testing players with winds, water, and razor-thin margins.
Augusta National is equally defined by its traditions and strict rules. For example, phones are banned, patrons must walk at all times, and caddies wear all-white uniforms. The Par 3 Contest, where players are often joined by family members on the short nine-hole course, is held the Wednesday before play starts.
Perhaps the most iconic tradition is the Green Jacket, awarded to the champion, who also earns a lifetime invitation to the Masters and honorary membership at Augusta National.
Who is playing at the Masters this year?
A total of 91 golfers qualified to play at the 2026 Masters, including reigning champ Rory McIlroy, two-time winner Scottie Scheffler, 2023 winner Jon Rahm, 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama, and 2020 winner Dustin Johnson. As of publication, FanDuel odds favored Scheffler to be fitted with the Green Jacket.
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