The 2026 Open Championship is taking place at Royal Birkdale in England, with comprehensive coverage available across NBC, USA, and Peacock. Below are the broadcast details for watching the tournament this week.
TV Channel Coverage
USA Network will lead the televised coverage, starting with Thursday’s opening round from 4 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, followed by the same schedule on Friday. Early morning coverage on Saturday (5–7 a.m. ET) and Sunday (4–7 a.m. ET) will also air on USA before NBC takes over. NBC will provide the primary broadcast for Saturday’s third round (7 a.m.–3 p.m. ET) and Sunday’s final round (7 a.m.–2 p.m. ET).
Online Streaming Options
Peacock will stream exclusive coverage of the first two rounds beginning at 1:30 a.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, offering featured group play throughout the tournament.
2026 Open Championship TV Schedule (ET)
- Thursday, July 16: 1:30–4 a.m. (Peacock); 4 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (USA)
- Friday, July 17: 1:30–4 a.m. (Peacock); 4 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (USA)
- Saturday, July 18: 5–7 a.m. (USA); 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (NBC)
- Sunday, July 19: 4–7 a.m. (USA); 7 a.m.–2 p.m. (NBC)
