Golf’s oldest major takes center stage at Royal Birkdale as a loaded field battles changing links conditions and four days of pressure for the 2026 Open Championship.

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Jul 21, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Xander Schauffele putts out on the 18th green during the final round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-Imagn Images

How to Watch the 2026 Open Championship

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 1:30 AM ET

TV Channel: Peacock / USA Network

Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)

full TV streaming schedule below

Royal Birkdale welcomes The Open back to Southport from July 16-19, with the renowned English links presenting a much different challenge than players encounter during a typical PGA Tour event. Dry conditions have left the course firm and fast, increasing the importance of accuracy, creativity, and course management as shots can travel significant distances after landing. The course’s towering dunes, penal rough and difficult bunkering could quickly punish anyone who loses control from the tee.

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Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will try to complete a rare repeat, but he faces a deep group of challengers that includes Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Bryson DeChambeau. McIlroy is searching for his second Claret Jug, while Fitzpatrick enters as one of England’s strongest hopes to produce a home champion. With Royal Birkdale capable of changing dramatically depending on the wind, the tournament should remain wide open until the closing holes on Sunday.

This is a great tournament that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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TV Schedule

Thursday, July 16

1:30-4 AM ET – Peacock

4 AM-3:30 PM ET – USA Network

Friday, July 17

1:30-4 AM ET – Peacock

4 AM-3:30 PM ET – USA Network

Saturday, July 18

5-7 AM ET – USA Network

7 AM-3 PM ET – NBC

Sunday, July 19

4-7 AM ET – USA Network

7 AM-2 PM ET – NBC

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