The 2026 U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills for the first time since Brooks Koepka’s memorable victory in 2018. The club is one of the USGA’s five founding members and is now hosting its sixth U.S. Open.
NBC Sports and the USGA will deliever wall-to-wall TV and streaming coverage across NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock—with Peacock’s exclusive All-Access and Featured Groups 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 national championship.
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 126th U.S. Open Shinnecock Hills Golf Club · Southampton, New York 18–21 June 2026 Championship Rounds: June 18–21, 2026 Broadcast: NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel & Peacock 156-player field · Practice Rounds June 15–17 New & Notable for 2026 Return Three Centuries of U.S. Open History
Shinnecock Hills is the only club to have hosted the U.S. Open across three different centuries — 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018, and now 2026 — a truly singular distinction in the sport’s history.
Field J.J. Spaun Defends at Shinnecock
2025 champion J.J. Spaun returns to defend his title. He’ll be joined by a 156-player field of the world’s best professionals and amateurs, all competing for what will be the championship’s largest-ever purse.
Complete TV & Streaming Schedule Mon–Wed June 15–17 Practice Rounds All Day 5 Clubs Live from Shinnecock & Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open Golf Ch. Daily Live scoring, news & player updates usopen.com Thu June 18 Round 1 6:30 AM – 5 PM Round 1 coverage USA Net. 7 AM – 5 PM U.S. Open All-Access Presented by Deloitte (whip-around, RedZone-style) Peacock 5 PM – 8 PM Round 1 continued (simulcast of USA Network) Peacock ~7:15 AM Featured Groups — morning wave tee times Peacock / App 8 PM – 10 PM Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open — post-round analysis Golf Ch. Fri June 19 Round 2 6:30 AM – 1 PM Round 2 — morning coverage, featured groups across all holes Peacock 7 AM – 5 PM U.S. Open All-Access Presented by Deloitte Peacock 1 PM – 7 PM Round 2 — main afternoon broadcast (simulcast on Peacock) NBC 7 PM – 8 PM Round 2 — late coverage Peacock 7 PM – 9 PM Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open — cut analysis Golf Ch. Sat June 20 Round 3 8 AM – 10 AM Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open — pre-round preview Golf Ch. 10 AM – 12 PM Round 3 — early round coverage USA Net. 12 PM – 8 PM Round 3 — main broadcast (simulcast on Peacock and USA Network) NBC All Day Sky Sports U.S. Open alternate feed (international perspectives) Peacock 8 PM – 10 PM Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open — Saturday recap Golf Ch. Sun · Father’s Day June 21 Final Round 7 AM – 9 AM Golf Central: Live From the U.S. Open — final round preview Golf Ch. 9 AM – 12 PM Round 4 — final round begins (simulcast on NBC Sports App) USA Net. 10 AM – 12 PM U.S. Open All-Access Presented by Deloitte — final round Peacock 12 PM – 7 PM Round 4 — main championship broadcast · Rolex Hour: uninterrupted final hour NBC All Day Sky Sports U.S. Open alternate feed · Featured Groups Peacock
* If tied after 72 holes, a 2-hole aggregate playoff will take place Sunday evening.
The Streaming Ecosystem NBC NBC Broadcast Network
Primary network for Friday–Sunday afternoon coverage. The most network TV airtime of any major golf championship.
USA USA Network Cable Network
Carries Round 1 in full and early Saturday/Sunday windows before NBC takes the main broadcast.
GC Golf Channel Cable Network
Live From the U.S. Open daily — pre-round previews and post-round deep dives each day of the championship week.
PCK Peacock Streaming — NBC
Simulcasts all NBC broadcasts. Adds exclusive All-Access (RedZone-style) and Multiview Featured Groups simultaneously.
APP USGA App & usopen.com Official Digital
Live scoring, on-demand video, Featured Groups streams, player stats, and the best free digital U.S. Open experience.
DTV DirecTV & YouTube TV Live TV Streaming
Both carry NBC, USA Network, and Golf Channel. Also include Featured Groups streaming as part of sports packages.
Specialty Feeds & Audio Streaming Exclusive U.S. Open All-Access
Peacock’s flagship streaming feature — think golf’s version of NFL RedZone. Hosted by Trey Wingo, with whip-around coverage of every key moment, all day Thursday through Sunday.
Multi-Camera Featured Groups
Follow the biggest names in separate dedicated feeds on Peacock (Multiview), usopen.com, the USGA App, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. Three morning and three afternoon groups each day.
Alternate Broadcast Sky Sports Feed
Peacock carries the full Sky Sports U.S. Open feed Saturday and Sunday, providing a distinctly British lens on the action from Southampton for fans who want a different perspective.
Audio SiriusXM Radio
20+ hours of live radio coverage across the championship. Surrounding programming throughout the day keeps fans updated on the leaderboard even away from screens.
Spanish Language NBC Deportes
Spanish-language broadcast coverage across the championship weekend, bringing the U.S. Open to a broader audience across North America.
Milestone Moment The Rolex Hour
Sunday’s final hour of NBC’s broadcast will be presented as an uninterrupted, commercial-free experience in partnership with Rolex — letting the drama breathe without a break.
Shinnecock Hills Fast Facts 6th U.S. Open Hosted 1891 Club Founded 3 Centuries Hosted 156 Player Field +1 Koepka’s 2018 Score $21.5M 2025 Purse (Record)
Shinnecock Hills is one of the five founding clubs of the USGA. Previous U.S. Opens at Shinnecock: 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018.
Golf Digest · 2026 U.S. Open Viewer Guide All times listed are Eastern Time (ET). Coverage windows and providers are subject to change. Visit usopen.com for the official broadcast schedule. Disclaimer: This viewing guide is an independent, informational resource for golf fans and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by the USGA, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, NBC Sports, or any of their affiliates. “U.S. Open” is a registered trademark of the United States Golf Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Schedule is subject to change.
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