How to Watch The Open Championship 2026: TV Schedule, Streaming Links

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The final major championship of the 2026 golf season is here as the world’s best players head to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, for the 154th playing of The Open Championship. Golf’s oldest major returns to one of its most historic venues, where players will compete for the coveted Claret Jug before the PGA Tour season shifts its focus to the FedExCup Playoffs.

The tournament arrives with plenty of storylines, starting with defending champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who enters The Open looking to build on his recent major success. Scheffler’s preparation took an unexpected turn last week at the Genesis Scottish Open, where he missed the cut for the first time since the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Scheffler will face a strong group of contenders, including Tom Kim whose coming off a victory at last week’s Genesis Scottish Open and Tommy Fleetwood, who returns to Royal Birkdale with a unique hometown connection, growing up just minutes from the course in Southport. The field also features several recent major champions looking to add another title to their resumes, including Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and Wyndham Clark, all chasing the 2026 Claret Jug.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch The Open Championship, including the full TV schedule and the best ways to stream every round without cable.

The Open Championship Streaming Schedule

Coverage of The Open Championship begins Thursday, July 16 and streams on Peacock, NBC and USA Network all weekend long. Here’s when and where to stream all four rounds of golf’s final major:

Thursday, July 16: 1:30 AM – 4:00 AM ET on Peacock | 4:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET on USA Network
Friday, July 17: 1:30 AM – 4:00 AM ET on Peacock | 4:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET on USA Network
Saturday, July 18: 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM ET on USA Network | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET on NBC
Sunday, July 19: 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM ET on USA Network | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET on NBC

How to Stream The Open Championship for Free

If you’re looking to watch The Open Championship without cable, you have several streaming options to choose from, including services that offer free trials and flexible streaming plans.

Peacock is the official streaming home but you can also use Hulu + Live TV, which is one of the easiest ways to stream The Open Championship, with access to NBC and USA Network in its live channel lineup in eligible markets. Plans start at $89.99 per month and include access to Disney+ and ESPN, with a 3-day free trial currently available for new subscribers.

SlingTV is one of the more affordable options for streaming USA Network coverage of The Open Championship. The Sling Blue plan includes USA Network, with plans starting at $45.99 per month.

DirecTV’s Entertainment package includes local NBC channels. For a limited time, the plan is discounted to $59.99 for the first month (a $30 savings) and includes 90+ channels, including ESPN. New customers can also take advantage of a 5-day free trial.

One of the most affordable ways to access Peacock is through a Walmart+ membership. New members can try Walmart+ for just $1 for 30 days and receive six months of Peacock Premium at no additional cost, making it a budget-friendly option for streaming the tournament and more NBCUniversal content.

You can now access Peacock through YouTube Primetime Channels, YouTube’s à la carte storefront for individual streaming subscriptions. Unlike YouTube TV, there’s no base monthly fee — you only pay for the services you choose to add. Peacock Premium Plus is available through YouTube for $16.99 per month.