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:
MORE: 2026 Masters TV Schedule, Live streaming, TV Channels, Where to watch
When is the 2026 Masters?
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.
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
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+
- 12–2 p.m. ET: Paramount+ (early coverage)
- 2–7 p.m. ET: CBS / Paramount+
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
Here are the 10 favorites to win the Masters Tournament, as well as the odds of other notable names in the field; odds provided by BetMgM as of April 8.
Scheffler, a two-time Masters champion, heads back to Augusta National not just as a new dad but also as one who has not won an event since The American Express at the end of January.
Just look at Rory McIlroy's win last season when he "won his masterpiece" in a playoff against Justin Rose after years of coming up short for an example of this.
Golfer Odds
Favorites
1. Scottie Scheffler (+550)
2. Jon Rahm (+1000)
T3. Bryson DeChambeau (+1200)
T3. Rory McIlroy (+1200)
T5. Ludvig Aberg (+1400)
T5. Xander Schauffele (+1400)
7. Cameron Young (+2000)
T8. Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200)
T8. Tommy Fleetwood (+2200)
10. Hideki Matsuyama (+2800)
_____
0 Comments