THE Masters gets underway TODAY as Rory McIlroy looks to retain the green jacket.
It is the only major tournament that stays at the same venue, Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
McIlroy became the first European to complete the career grand slam last year when he finally clinched the iconic green jacket.
Tommy Fleetwood will also be in action this week as the Englishman looks to win his first major championship after he won on the PGA Tour for the first time last August at the Tour Championship.
World No1 Scottie Scheffler is looking for his third win at Augusta this year, with previous wins in 2022 and 2024 – the American won two majors last year at the PGA Championship and The Open.
Tiger Woods was also expected to make a sensational return on Magnolia Lane, where he has won five times previously – however the golfing legend was involved in a car crash near his home recently that wrecked his chances of a return.
The Masters is one of the most bookmarked weeks on the sporting calendar, and SunSport has all the details on how you can watch every shot from Augusta.
When is the Masters 2026?
- The Masters begins on Thursday, April 9 and will conclude on Sunday, April 12.
- Play begins at approximately 12.30pm BST on Thursday and Friday, with slightly later starts of 3.15pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia will host the iconic tournament.
Where to watch the Masters 2026?
- Sky Sports is the home of the Masters in the United Kingdom, with the broadcaster agreeing a new deal to show 20 per cent more live coverage this year.
- The tournament will also be streamed live on Now TV.
- Alternatively, you can follow all the action live with SunSport’s live blog across the four days of action.
Full Sky Sports schedule for the Masters 2026
Take a look at Sky Sports’ full schedule for this year’s tournament.
Monday, April 6
All times in BST and broadcast on Sky Sports Golf
- 5pm-7pm: On the Range LIVE
- 7pm-10pm: Live from The Masters
Tuesday, April 7
- 2pm-10pm: Live from The Masters
- On The Range live from 2pm on Sky Sports+
Wednesday, April 8
- 2pm-5pm: Live from The Masters
- 5pm-9pm: The Masters – Par 3 contest LIVE
- 9pm-10pm: The Masters preview LIVE
Thursday, April 9
- 2pm-12.30am: The Masters – First round LIVE
- 3.45pm-7pm: The Masters: Featured Holes/Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 1.30pm: On the Range (Sky Sports+)
- 1.45pm: Holes 4,5 and 6 (Sky Sports+)
- 2.15pm: Featured Groups (Sky Sports+)
- 3.45pm: Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 4.45pm: Holes 15 and 16 (Sky Sports+)
Friday, April 10
- 2pm-12.30am: The Masters – Second round LIVE
- 3.45pm-11pm: The Masters: Featured Holes/Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 1.30pm: On the Range (Sky Sports+)
- 1.45pm: Holes 4,5 and 6 (Sky Sports+)
- 2.15pm: Featured Groups (Sky Sports+)
- 3.45pm: Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 4.45pm: Holes 15 and 16 (Sky Sports+)
Saturday, April 11
- 9am-11am: Masters Breakfast
- 4.30pm-12.30am: The Masters: Third round LIVE
- 5pm-11pm: The Masters: Featured Holes/Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 3pm: On the Range (Sky Sports+)
- 3.15pm: Featured Groups (Sky Sports+)
- 3.30pm: Holes 4,5 and 6 (Sky Sports+)
- 4.45pm: Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 5.30pm: Holes 15 and 16 (Sky Sports+)
Sunday, April 12
- 9am-11am: Masters Breakfast
- 4.30pm-12.30am: The Masters: Final round LIVE
- 4.30pm-11pm: The Masters: Featured Holes/Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 3pm: On the Range (Sky Sports+)
- 3.15pm: Featured Groups (Sky Sports+)
- 3.30pm: Holes 4,5 and 6 (Sky Sports+)
- 4.45pm: Amen Corner (Sky Sports+)
- 5.30pm: Holes 15 and 16 (Sky Sports+)
