When is 2026 Masters? Dates, schedule, Times, TV, Odds for Augusta Major

When is the 2026 Masters? Dates, schedule, times, odds, TV channel, streaming for golf's first major.

The Masters will take center stage this April, with the biggest stars in men's golf heading to Augusta National with one objective: to be wearing the legendary green jacket as this year's champion.

The 2026 Masters Tournament will be the 90th edition of this prestigious event, held annually since 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It remains one of the four men's major championships in professional golf and traditionally the first major of the year.

Rory McIlroy is the defending champion, having won the 2025 Masters in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole after both finished regulation at 11-under-par 277, completing his career Grand Slam (becoming the sixth player in history to win all four majors).

Here's what to know about the early odds for The Masters, and how to watch the first major of the year in men's golf:

When is the 2026 Masters?

The official competition rounds (72 holes over four days) are scheduled for Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Who is playing in 2025 Masters Tournament: Full 94-man Field Breakdown for Augusta National.

2026 Masters Tournament schedule

The official competition rounds (72 holes over four days) are scheduled for Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12, 2026.

What are the 2026 Masters Tournament dates?

Masters Week spans seven days, including practice rounds and traditional events:

Monday, April 6: Player arrivals and practice rounds

Tuesday, April 7: Practice rounds; Champions Dinner (hosted by the defending champion); tee times and pairings typically released

Wednesday, April 8: Practice rounds; Par-3 Contest (on Augusta National's par-3 course)

Thursday, April 9: Honorary starters ceremony; First round

Friday, April 10: Second round (cut applied afterward)

Saturday, April 11: Third round

Sunday, April 12: Final round; Green Jacket ceremony and trophy presentation to the winner

How to watch Masters tournament: TV, streaming

Thursday–Friday (Rounds 1–2, April 9–10):

• 1–3 p.m. ET: Amazon Prime Video (exclusive early coverage)
• 3–7:30 p.m. ET: ESPN / ESPN+

Saturday–Sunday (Rounds 3–4, April 11–12):

• 12–2 p.m. ET: Paramount+ (early coverage)
• 2–7 p.m. ET: CBS / Paramount+

Free extras: Masters.com & Masters app – Featured Groups, Amen Corner, holes 15–16, and more (all days).Times are Eastern. Check masters.com for updates.

Who won the Masters last year?

Rory McIlroy is the defending champion, having won the 2025 Masters in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole after both finished regulation at 11-under-par 277, completing his career Grand Slam (becoming the sixth player in history to win all four majors).

Masters odds: Best bets to win 2026 tournament

Current futures odds from major sportsbooks (e.g., DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) show Scottie Scheffler as the clear favorite for his third green jacket, with defending champion Rory McIlroy close behind.Top Contenders

Scottie Scheffler: +300 to +400 (favorite; dominant form, 2 prior Masters wins in 2022 & 2024)

Rory McIlroy: +500 to +650 (defending champ; completed Grand Slam in 2025)

Xander Schauffele: +1100 to +1400

Bryson DeChambeau: +1200 to +1400

Jon Rahm: +1400 to +1600

Ludvig Åberg: +1400 to +1800

Collin Morikawa: +1600 to +1800

Tommy Fleetwood: +1600 to +1800

Justin Thomas: +2500

Longer shots: Hideki Matsuyama +3300–3500, Jordan Spieth +3500, Viktor Hovland +3500

Odds fluctuate; shop lines for best value (e.g., DraftKings has Scheffler at +300).

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