How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship: Complete TV and Streaming Guide
The 2026 PGA Championship runs May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Here is the complete guide to watching every round on television and streaming, including the free options available this week.
The Quick Answer
Rounds 1 and 2 (Thursday and Friday) air on ESPN+ early and ESPN for the main broadcast. Rounds 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday) split between ESPN and CBS, with CBS carrying the crucial afternoon windows. Golf Channel provides studio coverage all week with Live From the PGA Championship.
Full TV and Streaming Schedule (All Times ET)
Thursday, May 14 — Round 1
- 7 AM–12 PM: Round 1 early coverage — ESPN+
- 12–7 PM: Round 1 main broadcast — ESPN
- 7–8 PM: Round 1 late coverage — ESPN2
- 8–10 PM: Live From the PGA Championship — Golf Channel
Friday, May 15 — Round 2
- 7 AM–12 PM: Round 2 early coverage — ESPN+
- 12–7 PM: Round 2 main broadcast — ESPN
- 7–8 PM: Round 2 late coverage — ESPN2
- 8–10 PM: Live From the PGA Championship — Golf Channel
Saturday, May 16 — Round 3
- 8–10 AM: Round 3 early coverage — ESPN+
- 10 AM–1 PM: Round 3 — ESPN
- 1–7 PM: Round 3 main broadcast — CBS
- 7–9 PM: Live From the PGA Championship — Golf Channel
Sunday, May 17 — Final Round
- 8–10 AM: Final round early coverage — ESPN+
- 10 AM–1 PM: Final round — ESPN
- 1–7 PM: Final round main broadcast — CBS
- 7–9 PM: Live From the PGA Championship — Golf Channel
Where to Watch Without Cable
ESPN is available on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV Blue, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. CBS is available on the same services plus free over the air with a digital TV antenna. ESPN+ ($10.99/month) carries the early morning coverage on all four days. Paramount+ streams the CBS broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday with a Premium subscription.
Golf Channel All Week
Golf Channel's Live From the PGA Championship studio show runs throughout the entire week — Monday through Sunday — providing analysis, highlights, player interviews, and post-round coverage. This is the best way to stay connected to the full story of the championship beyond the competition windows. Available on cable, satellite, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
What Channel Number Is ESPN
ESPN is channel 206 on DIRECTV and channel 140 on Dish Network. Check your cable provider's guide for the exact channel number in your area — it typically falls between 30 and 50 or in the 200s depending on your provider and region.
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