Watching the PGA Championship this year is sure to come with crazy shots, electrifying moments, and baffling mistakes. That’s because literally anything can happen in golf.
The second of pro golf’s four majors is on Thursday, May 14, at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It’ll feature 156 golfers, including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, and many others.
Fans can learn how to watch the PGA Championship with this guide, which includes channel information, TV plan recommendations, and free viewing options.
What channel is showing the PGA Championship?
Fans looking to watch the PGA Championship on TV will need access to four channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and CBS. The ESPN platforms will air the first two rounds of the tournament, including early-morning coverage during the weekend. From there, CBS takes over the main afternoon coverage for the final two rounds.
Additional coverage and analysis will air on the Golf Channel.
Pro tip: If you’re a cord-cutter, you can watch CBS coverage of the PGA Championship on Paramount+ Premium.
2026 PGA Championship TV schedule
The actual golf during the PGA Championship spans only four days, but there’s plenty of coverage before that first tee time on May 14. In the table below, I’ve detailed the entire schedule so you can watch pre-tournament coverage and analysis, as well as the tournament itself, at any time of day during championship week.
| Event | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | ||
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 7:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Tuesday, May 12 | ||
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 9:00 a.m. | Golf Channel |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 7:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Wednesday, May 13 | ||
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 9:00 a.m. | Golf Channel |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 7:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Thursday, May 14 | ||
| Round 1 (Early Coverage) | 7:00 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Round 1 (Main Broadcast) | Noon | ESPN |
| Round 1 (Late Coverage) | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 8:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Friday, May 15 | ||
| Round 2 (Early Coverage) | 7:00 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Round 2 (Main Broadcast) | Noon | ESPN |
| Round 2 (Late Coverage) | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 8:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Saturday, May 16 | ||
| Round 3 (Early Coverage) | 8:00 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Round 3 (Main Broadcast) | 10:00 a.m. | ESPN |
| Round 3 (Main Afternoon Broadcast) | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ Premium |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 7:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
| Sunday, May 17 | ||
| Final Round (Early Coverage) | 8:00 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Final Round (Main Broadcast) | 10:00 a.m. | ESPN |
| Final Round (Main Afternoon Broadcast) | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ Premium |
| "Live From the PGA Championship" | 7:00 p.m. | Golf Channel |
Best ways to watch the PGA Championship
With the PGA Championship airing on several channels, my goal was to find the TV plan that offered the most comprehensive coverage for fans. I landed on Hulu + Live TV, and I explain why below.
Hulu + Live TV ($88.99–$99.99/mo.)
Hulu + Live TV is priced similarly to other providers and has most of the same local and national channels as competitors—including the Golf Channel.
What sets it apart, and what makes it particularly useful for the PGA Championship, is its seamless integration of ESPN Select, which features all ESPN+ content. As you saw above, ESPN+ is a must for early coverage of the PGA Championship.
Aside from the golf major, the service offers Hulu’s entire streaming library of films and TV shows, plus access to ESPN Unlimited by logging into the ESPN app with your Hulu credentials.
Watch the PGA Championship for free
Because the PGA Championship lasts less than a week, cash-strapped fans actually have some good options to watch most—and maybe even all—of the tournament for free.
My top provider recommendation, Hulu + Live TV, offers a three-day free trial. If you time it right, you can catch three rounds of the tournament, including the ESPN+ coverage. DIRECTV also offers that same coverage via its five-day free trial, thanks to its complimentary ESPN Unlimited access.
Finally, you might want to skip the streaming trials altogether and just catch the weekend action. If so, you can watch the final two rounds on CBS entirely for free using an over-the-air antenna like the Mohu Leaf 50.
How to watch the PGA Championship internationally
Although the PGA Championship occurs in the U.S., golf is very much a global sport. Many of the 156 golfers in the field hail from overseas. So, naturally, international broadcasters will air the PGA Championship for fans around the world.
Below is a list of where you can watch the PGA Championship on TV across major international golf markets.
PGA Championship broadcasters by country
- Argentina (ESPN)
- Australia (Fox Sports Australia)
- Canada (TSN)
- China (iQIYI)
- France (Canal+)
- India (FanCode)
- Ireland (Sky Sports)
- Japan (JGN, U-Next)
- South Korea (Eclat)
- Spain (Movistar)
- Sweden (Viaplay)
- United Kingdom (Sky Sports)
- United States (ESPN, CBS)
How to watch the PGA Championship FAQ
Can I stream the PGA Championship?
Yes, you can subscribe to a live TV streaming service to get the channels showing the PGA Championship. You can also subscribe to the ESPN Unlimited standalone streaming service, which will get you coverage on any ESPN network or platform. Coverage on CBS is streamable via Paramount+ Premium.
Can I watch the PGA Championship on CBS?
Yes, CBS will air the final two rounds of the PGA Championship in the afternoon.
Who won the 2025 PGA Championship?
Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship in 2025. He'll be trying to win a second consecutive title in 2026.
How can I listen to the PGA Championship on the radio?
For radio coverage, SiriusXM airs PGA TOUR Radio on Channel 92.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Junior Sports Writer, Alex Vejar, researched which TV channels will show the PGA Championship both in the U.S. and internationally. Using that information, he analyzed which TV providers would make the most sense for fans who wanted to watch the PGA Championship.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
