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The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club broadcasts on a different set of networks than the Masters or PGA Championship. Here is the definitive answer to what channel the US Open is on for every round and every situation.
The Simple Answer
All four rounds: NBC for main afternoon broadcasts
Early coverage all four rounds: USA Network
All week live streaming and Featured Groups: Peacock
Studio coverage all week: Golf Channel
Where to Find NBC
NBC is a free broadcast network available on virtually every cable and satellite package and free over the air with a digital TV antenna. On live TV streaming services, NBC is included in YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. NBC is channel 4 in most major US markets — check your local guide for the exact channel number.
Where to Find USA Network
USA Network carries the early morning coverage each day of the championship before NBC takes over for the main broadcast windows. USA Network is available on most cable and satellite packages and on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream. Check your cable guide for the exact channel number in your area.
Peacock: The Streaming Home of the US Open
Peacock is NBC's streaming service and the most comprehensive digital option for the US Open. It provides live streaming of all broadcast windows, Featured Groups coverage all four days, early morning coverage before USA Network begins, and the ability to watch three Featured Groups simultaneously in multiview — a feature that regular broadcast television cannot offer. Peacock starts at $7.99 per month. If you want the most complete US Open viewing experience on a streaming device, Peacock is the answer.
Golf Channel
Golf Channel carries Live From the US Open studio programming throughout championship week — not the competitive rounds themselves, but the analysis, highlights, and commentary that provides context around the competition. Golf Channel is available on most cable and satellite packages, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
International Viewers
In the United Kingdom, the US Open airs on Sky Sports Golf. In Australia, coverage is on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. In Canada, coverage is on TSN. Check local listings for exact channel numbers and streaming availability in your region.
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