Well, we’re somehow already at the final men’s major of the calendar year. And so far, we’ve seen Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai and Wyndham Clark win at Augusta, Aronimink and Shinnecock Hills, respectively. This is one more chance for Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and the best golfers in the world to add to their already illustrious trophy case … until next year. Plus, Scheffler will have a chance to go back-to-back as the Champion Golfer of the Year, something that hasn’t happened since Padraig Harrington in 2007-08 (the second coming at the same site as this year’s event: Royal Birkdale).
NBC Sports and the R&A will deliver wall-to-wall TV and streaming coverage across NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock—with Peacock’s Featured Group feeds adding streaming-first options from the first shot to the last putt. All told, more than 300 hours of golf will be available for fans who can’t get enough of the oldest golf tournament in the world.
How can you watch all the action? Check out our handy Viewer’s Guide for all the times for various TV and streaming coverage so you won’t miss a minute of golf.
The 154th Open Championship Royal Birkdale Golf Club · Southport, England 16–19 July 2026 Championship Rounds: July 16–19, 2026 US Broadcast: NBC, USA Network & Peacock 156-player field · Practice Rounds July 12–15 New & Notable for 2026 Return Birkdale’s 11th Open
Royal Birkdale hosts The Open for the 11th time since 1954—a total exceeded only by St. Andrews in that time. The Southport links last staged the championship in 2017, when Jordan Spieth raised the claret jug.
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Complete TV & Streaming Schedule Sun–Wed July 12–15 Practice Rounds All Week Practice round coverage, Last-Chance Qualifier (July 13) & Open Preview Show Peacock Daily Live scoring, news & player updates theopen.com Thu July 16 Round 1 1:30 AM – 4 AM ET Early morning coverage as the first groups tee off in Southport Peacock 4 AM – 3 PM ET Round 1 main coverage (simulcast on Peacock) USA Net. All Day Featured Groups — dedicated feeds following marquee pairings Peacock / App Fri July 17 Round 2 1:30 AM – 4 AM ET Early morning coverage — second wave tee times Peacock 4 AM – 3 PM ET Round 2 main coverage — cut line drama (simulcast on Peacock) USA Net. All Day Featured Groups across every hole Peacock / App Sat July 18 Round 3 5 AM – 7 AM ET Early third-round coverage USA Net. 7 AM – 3 PM ET Round 3 main broadcast (simulcast on Peacock) NBC All Day Featured Groups & Multiview Peacock / App Sun July 19 Final Round 4 – 7 AM ET Early final-round coverage of the day’s opening groups USA Net. 7 AM – 2 PM Final-round main broadcast — claret jug prersentation (simulcast on Peacock) NBC All Day Featured Groups & Multiview through the final putt Peacock / App
All ET times reflect the network windows NBC Sports has used for recent Opens played in the UK. Exact tee times — and precise broadcast start/end times — are confirmed by NBC Sports and the R&A closer to Championship week.
The Streaming Ecosystem NBC NBC Broadcast Network
Weekend main broadcast home, picking up Saturday and Sunday coverage each morning through the claret jug presentation.
USA USA Network Cable Network
Carries the early-morning windows all four days, including the entirety of Thursday and Friday main coverage.
PCK Peacock Streaming — NBC
Simulcasts every NBC and USA Network window and adds exclusive Featured Groups and Multiview streams from the first tee shot.
SKY Sky Sports UK & Ireland
Full week of coverage on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, with dedicated build-up programming.
TSN TSN Canada
Canadian broadcast partner carrying live coverage across the championship.
APP TheOpen.com & R&A App Official Digital
Live scoring, tee times, hole-by-hole course guides and on-demand highlights—free anywhere in the world.
Specialty Feeds & Viewing Tips Multi-Camera Featured Groups
Follow marquee pairings in dedicated feeds on Peacock, theopen.com and the R&A app throughout every round.
Time Zone Tip Watching From the US
Southport sits five hours ahead of the East Coast. Thursday and Friday earliest tee times (around 6:30 AM local) land near 1:30 AM ET.
UK Viewing (BST) Sky Sports Windows
Thu & Fri: Sky Sports Golf and Main Event from 6:30 AM. Sat: Golf from 9 AM, Main Event from 11 AM. Sun: Golf from 8 AM, Main Event from 10 AM.
Radio The Open Radio
Live audio coverage streams free from theopen.com, beginning with the Preview Show on Tuesday, 14 July and running through Sunday’s finish.
Royal Birkdale Fast Facts 11th Open Hosted 1889 Club Founded 156 Player Field 1954 First Open Here 2017 Spieth’s Win −17 Scheffler ’25 Score
Royal Birkdale previously hosted The Open in 1954, 1961, 1965, 1971, 1976, 1983, 1991, 1998, 2008 and 2017. Prize fund and final field details will be confirmed by the R&A closer to Championship week.
Golf Digest · 2026 Open Championship Viewer’s Guide All times listed are Eastern Time (ET). Coverage windows and providers are subject to change. Visit theopen.com for the official broadcast schedule. This viewing guide is an independent, informational resource for golf fans and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by the R&A, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, NBC Sports, Sky Sports, or any of their affiliates. “The Open” and “Claret Jug” are trademarks of The R&A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Schedule is subject to change.
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