{"id":2466,"date":"2026-04-02T23:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/?p=2466"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:00:05","slug":"the-masters-offers-more-live-tv-coverage-than-ever-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/sports-media\/the-masters-offers-more-live-tv-coverage-than-ever-before\/","title":{"rendered":"The Masters Offers More Live TV Coverage Than Ever Before"},"content":{"rendered":"
A tradition unlike any other returns April 9-12 when the 90th Masters Tournament tees<\/a> off at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. For the first time, fans will enjoy expanded multi-platform coverage across CBS Sports\/Paramount+, ESPN, and Prime Video, combining more than 200 hours of live action, innovative streaming options, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Whether viewers crave traditional network broadcasts, deep-dive analytics, or on-demand highlights, the 2026 Masters promises the most comprehensive television package in the event\u2019s history.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

CBS Sports and Paramount+: The Heart of Masters Tradition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
CBS Sports remains the official home of the Masters, airing the tournament for the 71st consecutive year and marking the longest-running sporting event on a single U.S. network. Jim Nantz<\/a> returns for his 38th time as host and 41st year overall, joined in the booth by 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman in his fourth year as lead analyst. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The network will deliver 14 hours of live third- and final-round coverage across the CBS Television Network and Paramount+.<\/span><\/span><\/span>On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, CBS and Paramount+ air live from 2:00-7:00 p.m. ET, with an additional two hours of early coverage (12:00-2:00 p.m. ET) streaming exclusively on Paramount+. Masters Live offers four channels of all-day streaming action available on Paramount+, CBSSports.com, and the CBS Sports app. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Viewers can also enjoy Mornings at the Masters<\/em>, a daily social show hosted by Hally Leadbetter and Roger Steele that streams live Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ET on the Masters YouTube channel, focusing on the lifestyle and cultural side of the week. CBS will air five special programs highlighting Augusta National\u2019s history and memorable moments, all simulcast on Paramount+.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

ESPN: Early-Week Immersion and Round-the-Clock Options<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
ESPN marks its 19th year of live Masters coverage with more than 140 hours of programming, including live First and Second Rounds on linear ESPN plus Featured Groups and Featured Holes streams available all four days on the ESPN App for subscribers. Live studio shows on-site\u2014special editions of <\/span>SportsCenter at the Masters<\/span><\/span><\/em> and <\/span>Welcome to the Masters<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014deliver player interviews, practice-round updates, and expert analysis from Curtis Strange, Andy North, David Duval, and reporters Marty Smith and Jeff Darlington.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Coverage begins Monday with <\/span>SportsCenter<\/span><\/span> segments and ramps up Tuesday and Wednesday on the ESPN App with hosted shows featuring Strange, North, and Duval. The beloved Par 3 Contest receives exclusive two-hour coverage Wednesday at noon on the ESPN App and Disney+, followed by two more hours on ESPN at 2 p.m. hosted by Scott Van Pelt, with NFL star Jason Kelce conducting family interviews. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Laura Rutledge hosts <\/span>Welcome to the Masters<\/span><\/span><\/em> at 1 p.m., and a special <\/span>SportsCenter<\/span><\/span><\/em> preview airs at 4 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span>Thursday and Friday bring live tournament action from 3:00-7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, hosted by Van Pelt with Strange and Michael Eaves, plus Amen Corner, Featured Holes (Nos. 4-6 and 15-16), and Featured Groups streams starting as early as 8:45 a.m. on the app. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Primetime encores air at 8 p.m. on ESPN, with overnight repeats on ESPN2. Saturday and Sunday continue with Featured Groups and Holes streams from 10:15 a.m. ET. Spanish-language coverage airs on ESPN Deportes, while ESPN Audio, ESPN.com columns, and appearances across <\/span>Get Up!<\/span><\/span><\/em>, <\/span>First Take<\/span><\/span><\/em>, and <\/span>The Pat McAfee Show<\/span><\/span><\/em> provide additional depth. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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A 52-film on-demand library on the ESPN App includes everything from Gary Player\u2019s 1974 win to Rory McIlroy\u2019s dramatic 2025 playoff victory. ESPN\u2019s \u201cGeorgia on My Mind\u201d campaign returns with a new rendition by Thomas Rhett.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Prime Video: Innovative Early-Round Access and Cutting-Edge Tech<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Prime Video makes its debut as a Masters broadcast partner, adding two extra hours of live First and Second Round coverage each day (1:00-3:00 p.m. ET) from inside Augusta National\u2019s iconic Butler Cabin. Hosted by Terry Gannon and complemented by CBS Sports talent, the window features morning and afternoon waves, player interviews, and special guests\u2014including six-time champion Jack Nicklaus on the 40th anniversary of his 1986 triumph.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Prime subscribers gain multiple viewing options across all four days: Featured Groups, Holes 15 & 16, and the groundbreaking new <\/span>Inside Amen Corner<\/span><\/span> feed. This analytics-driven experience (10:45 a.m.\u20136:00 p.m. ET Thursday-Friday; 11:45 a.m.\u20136:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday) showcases Nos. 11-13 with advanced stats, real-time ball-flight graphics, swing analysis, and bespoke camera angles. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The dedicated team includes host Justin Kutcher, major champion Geoff Ogilvy, PGA Tour winner Smylie Kaufman, caddie John Wood, and instructor Michael Breed.<\/span><\/span><\/span>Interactive tools enhance the experience: Rapid Recap (two-minute highlight reels), real-time leaderboards, and Key Moments on-demand clips. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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To set the stage, Prime Video launches the feature-length documentary <\/span>Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait<\/span><\/span>, chronicling the Northern Irish star\u2019s 14-year quest to complete the career Grand Slam with his emotional 2025 victory.<\/span><\/span><\/span>With CBS preserving the classic Sunday finish, ESPN providing wall-to-wall early-week access, and Prime Video delivering cutting-edge innovation and early live play, the 2026 Masters offers something for every golf fan. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Whether watching on traditional TV, streaming apps, or exploring interactive features, the week promises unforgettable drama, timeless tradition, and the crowning of the next champion in the Green Jacket. Tune in\u2014the first major of the year has never looked better.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A tradition unlike any other returns April 9-12 when the 90th Masters Tournament tees off at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. For the first time, fans will enjoy expanded multi-platform coverage across CBS Sports\/Paramount+, ESPN, and Prime Video, combining more than 200 hours of live action, innovative streaming options, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Whether […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5665,"featured_media":2519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[273,396,267,264,280,238],"tags":[75],"class_list":["post-2466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cbs-sports","category-disney","category-espn","category-news","category-prime-video","category-sports-media","tag-featured"],"modified_by":"TJ Rives","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5665"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2466"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2467,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2466\/revisions\/2467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}