How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship: Full TV Schedule, Streaming Guide, and the Best Way to See Every Shot at Aronimink

What You Need to Know About the 2026 PGA Championship

The 108th PGA Championship tees off Thursday, May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. This is the second PGA Championship at Aronimink and the first since 1962, when Gary Player won the Wanamaker Trophy. The Donald Ross-designed course plays as a par 70 at 7,237 yards.

The storylines this week are stacked:

Rory McIlroy enters as the hottest player in golf after winning the 2026 Masters last month. He's chasing his third PGA Championship (after 2012 and 2014) and his seventh career major. A win here would put him on pace for a single-season Grand Slam, something no one has achieved since Bobby Jones in 1930.

Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion and World No. 1. He won at Quail Hollow last year by five shots over Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. Scheffler has been the most consistent player on the planet for three years running.

Jordan Spieth is still chasing the career Grand Slam. The PGA Championship is the only major he hasn't won, and at 32, the window isn't getting wider. He'll tee off Thursday alongside McIlroy and Jon Rahm in one of the marquee first-round pairings.

Jon Rahm makes his return to PGA Championship contention after his move to LIV Golf. The former World No. 1 has two major titles and remains one of the most talented ball-strikers in the game.

Xander Schauffele won the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla and has been a consistent major contender. Cameron Young, fresh off his Players Championship win at TPC Sawgrass in March, is another name to watch.

2026 PGA Championship TV Schedule: Round by Round

All times Eastern.

Thursday, May 14: Round 1

• 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Early coverage on ESPN+
• 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Groups on ESPN+
• 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Featured Holes (15, 16, 17) on ESPN+
• 12-8 p.m.: ESPN (TV broadcast)

Friday, May 15: Round 2

• 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Early coverage on ESPN+
• 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Groups on ESPN+
• 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Featured Holes (15, 16, 17) on ESPN+
• 12-8 p.m.: ESPN (TV broadcast)

Saturday, May 16: Round 3

• 8-10 a.m.: Early coverage on ESPN+
• 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Groups on ESPN+
• 10:45 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Holes (13, 16, 17) on ESPN+
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: ESPN (TV broadcast)
• 1-7 p.m.: CBS (TV broadcast) / Paramount+ simulcast

Sunday, May 17: Round 4 (Final Round)

• 8-10 a.m.: Early coverage on ESPN+
• 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Groups on ESPN+
• 10:45 a.m.-7 p.m.: Featured Holes (13, 16, 17) on ESPN+
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: ESPN (TV broadcast)
• 1-7 p.m.: CBS (TV broadcast) / Paramount+ simulcast
• 7 p.m.: Scorecard / Live at Aronimink on CBS Sports HQ (free)
• 9 p.m.-3 a.m.: Final Round encore on CBS Sports Network

Pick Your Path: How to Watch Based on What You Need

"I want the TV broadcasts for all four rounds and nothing more."

You need ESPN (Thursday/Friday, plus Saturday/Sunday mornings) and CBS (Saturday/Sunday afternoons). DIRECTV MySports includes both in most markets, starting at $44.99 per month (promo) with a 5-day free trial. Sign up Monday, watch the entire PGA Championship for free, and decide if you want to keep it.

"I want featured groups and every shot from my favorite players."

You need ESPN Unlimited (which includes ESPN+/PGA TOUR LIVE). Featured Groups stream all four days from early morning until evening, well beyond what the ESPN and CBS TV broadcasts cover. Featured Holes (15, 16, 17 for Rounds 1-2; 13, 16, 17 for Rounds 3-4) stream all day as well. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 per month standalone, or it's included free with DIRECTV MySports.

"I want everything: TV broadcasts, featured groups, featured holes, and the CBS weekend coverage."

DIRECTV MySports is the one-stop answer. You get ESPN for the TV broadcasts, CBS (most markets) for the weekend TV broadcasts, CBS Sports Network for the final-round encore, and ESPN Unlimited (included free) for the full ESPN+ streaming experience with featured groups and featured holes. That's wall-to-wall coverage of the entire tournament in a single package.

"I only care about the weekend and I want to spend as little as possible."

CBS's Saturday and Sunday broadcasts (1-7 p.m.) are available free with an antenna in most areas. Pair it with Paramount+ at $8.99 per month (Essential) or $13.99 per month (Premium) for a live CBS simulcast on your phone or tablet. Saturday and Sunday morning coverage (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) airs on ESPN, which requires a streaming service. CBS Sports HQ streams the post-round "Scorecard" show for free on CBSSports.com.

Why DIRECTV MySports Is the Best Setup for the PGA Championship

This is the same ESPN/CBS split that the Masters uses, so if you set up MySports for Augusta last month, you're already covered for Aronimink. Here's what you get:

ESPN (Rounds 1 and 2 full TV broadcast; Rounds 3 and 4 morning TV broadcast)

CBS (most markets; Rounds 3 and 4 afternoon/evening TV broadcast, the heart of the weekend action with Jim Nantz calling the 18th tower)

CBS Sports Network (morning practice coverage, final-round encore at 9 p.m. Sunday)

ESPN Unlimited / ESPN+ (included free; early coverage all four days starting at 6:30 a.m./8 a.m., featured groups, featured holes, PGA TOUR LIVE)

That covers every minute of the tournament from the first ball struck Thursday morning to the Wanamaker Trophy ceremony Sunday evening.

MySports pricing:

• $64.99 per month ($44.99 per month for the first two months)
• 5-day free trial for new subscribers
• No annual contract
• Unlimited Cloud DVR
• Up to 20 simultaneous streams at home
• ESPN Unlimited included free (normally $29.99 per month)

If you sign up today with the free trial, you can watch the entire PGA Championship without paying a cent. If you keep MySports, you're also set for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in June, The Open at Royal Birkdale in July, MLB all summer, the FIFA World Cup starting June 11, and the NBA and NHL Playoffs happening right now.

What About the Rest of the Major Season?

The PGA Championship is the second of four men's majors in 2026. Here's the full calendar:

• The Masters (April 9-12, Augusta National): Rory McIlroy won. ESPN and CBS.
• PGA Championship (May 14-17, Aronimink): This week. ESPN and CBS.
• U.S. Open (June 18-21, Shinnecock Hills, Southampton, NY): NBC and Peacock.
• The Open Championship (July 16-19, Royal Birkdale, Southport, England): NBC/Peacock and USA Network.

DIRECTV MySports covers ESPN, CBS, and NBC in most markets, meaning you can watch all four majors on the same subscription. The only supplement you might need is Peacock ($7.99 per month) for overflow U.S. Open and Open Championship coverage, though the main broadcasts on NBC are included with MySports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the PGA Championship on?

ESPN carries the TV broadcast for Rounds 1 and 2 (Thursday 12-8 p.m. and Friday 12-8 p.m.). On Saturday and Sunday, ESPN covers the morning window (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and CBS takes over for the afternoon and evening (1-7 p.m.). Both ESPN and CBS are included with DIRECTV MySports.

Can I stream the PGA Championship?

Yes. ESPN+ streams early coverage, featured groups, and featured holes all four days. Paramount+ provides a simulcast of CBS's Saturday and Sunday broadcasts. ESPN Unlimited (which includes ESPN+) is included free with DIRECTV MySports.

Is the PGA Championship on CBS?

Yes, but only on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. CBS broadcasts Round 3 (Saturday, 1-7 p.m. ET) and Round 4 (Sunday, 1-7 p.m. ET). Saturday and Sunday morning coverage airs on ESPN.

Where is the 2026 PGA Championship?

Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes west of Philadelphia. The course is a par 70 at 7,237 yards, designed by Donald Ross. This is the first PGA Championship at Aronimink since Gary Player's victory in 1962.

Is Rory McIlroy playing in the PGA Championship?

Yes. McIlroy enters as the 2026 Masters champion and is chasing his third PGA Championship title and seventh career major. A win would put him on track for a single-season Grand Slam.

Is Scottie Scheffler the defending champion?

Yes. Scheffler won the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow by five shots and enters this week as the World No. 1.

Does DIRECTV MySports include ESPN Unlimited?

Yes. ESPN Unlimited is included free with the MySports Genre Pack. That gives you ESPN+ with PGA TOUR LIVE, including Featured Groups, Featured Holes, and early coverage for all four rounds of the PGA Championship.

Does DIRECTV require a satellite dish?

No. DIRECTV Genre Packs are streaming-only products delivered over your home internet connection through the DIRECTV app. No dish, no installation, no equipment rental.