The most wonderful time of the golf season continues into the weekend as the beauty of April surrounds Augusta National Golf Club with some of the best weather featured at “a tradition unlike any other” in years. The 2026 Masters is off and running with another star-studded affair, and history is on the line over the final 36 holes as defending champion Rory McIlroy has opened up a six-shot lead, the largest ever entering the weekend at this prestigious tournament.
McIlroy is seeking to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods (2001-02) to win consecutive Masters and the fourth ever to achieve the feat, also joining Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Jack Nicklaus (1965-66). All he did was make that more of a likelihood after Round 2 as the last five (of six) golfers to lead by 5+ strokes at the 36-hole mark have ultimately donned the green jacket.
Five-time PGA Tour winner Sam Burns and 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed are the closest chasing pack, but considering the last 14 Masters champions have all been within four shots of the lead entering Round 3, it’s unlikely either catches McIlroy. Justin Rose, a three-time runner-up at the Masters, including last year in a playoff to McIlroy, will play alongside Reed in the penultimate pairing.
While attending the Masters is a dream for many, simply being able to watch golf on the grandest stage of them all is an incredible treat each year, and we here at CBS Sports are thrilled to bring you wall-to-wall coverage of the Masters throughout this week.
For the 71st consecutive year, CBS Sports offers extensive, week-long coverage across all its platforms with its traditional 18-hole broadcast beginning with the third round on Saturday and final-round action on Sunday. Paramount+ will feature two additional hours of coverage each on Saturday and Sunday before the primary broadcasts begin.
Jim Nantz, in his 41st straight year covering the Masters, serves as host for the 39th time. 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman joins Nantz as the lead analyst at the Masters for the fourth consecutive year. Nantz and Immelman link up with CBS Sports’ incredible golf team, including on-course reporter Dottie Pepper, Colt Knost, Frank Nobilo, Andrew Catalon and Amanda Balionis.
Beyond what you will see on television, Masters Live complementary coverage will feature full-day streaming live across Paramount+ and CBS Sports digital platforms. Masters coverage will cross four channels, including Featured Groups, Amen Corner, Holes 15 & 16 and Masters on the Range.
Enough talking about it. Here’s how you can watch as much Masters as possible throughout the week. Be sure to stick with CBS Sports for live coverage throughout and download the CBS Sports app to watch Masters Live on your mobile devices.
2026 Masters TV schedule, viewers guide
All times Eastern
Round 3 — Saturday, April 11
Round 3 start time: 9:30 a.m. [Tee times]
Masters Live stream
Desktop and mobile: Free on CBSSports.com, CBS Sports app
Connected devices: Available on Paramount+ (login required)
Early coverage: 12-2 p.m. on Paramount+
TV coverage: 2-7 p.m. on CBS
TV simulcast live stream: 2-7 p.m. on Paramount+, CBSSports.com~, CBS Sports app~
~ TV provider or Paramount+ Premium login required
Round 3 encore: 8 p.m. to midnight on CBS Sports Network
Round 4 — Sunday, April 12
Round 4 start time: 10 a.m.
Masters Live stream
Desktop and mobile: Free on CBSSports.com, CBS Sports app
Connected devices: Available on Paramount+ (login required)
Early coverage: 12-2 p.m. on Paramount+
TV coverage: 2-7 p.m. on CBS
TV simulcast live stream: 2-7 p.m. on Paramount+, CBSSports.com~, CBS Sports app~
~ TV provider or Paramount+ Premium login required
Round 4 encore: Sunday at 8 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
Additional Masters coverage
Masters on the Range
Monday 12-2 p.m., Tuesday 9-11 a.m., Wednesday 9-11 a.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
Saturday on CBS, Paramount+
- 12 p.m. — We Need to Talk at the Masters
- 1 p.m. — An Invitation to the Masters: Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
- 1:30 p.m. — An Invitation to the Masters: Latin America Amateur Championship
Sunday on CBS, Paramount+
- 12 p.m. — 1986: 40th anniversary reflection of Jack Nicklaus’ Masters win
- 1 p.m. — Jim Nantz Remembers Augusta: McIlroy’s Masterpiece
Further details from CBS Sports
Featured Groups: Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner, Billy Kratzert, Brian Crowell and Michael Breed will lead Featured Groups coverage.
Amen Corner: Grant Boone and Mark Immelman serve as announcers for live streaming coverage of the 11th, 12th and 13th holes.
Holes 15 & 16: Iona Stephen, Ned Michaels and Geoff Ogilvy provide commentary and analysis for live streaming coverage on the 15th and 16th holes.
Masters On the Range: Presented Monday through Sunday on Masters Live, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Digital, Masters on the Range will feature interviews with players, analysis of those in the field and breakdowns from the Tournament Practice Area at Augusta National leading up to and throughout the 2025 Masters. Kelly Tilghman, Michael Breed, Brian Crowell, Amanda Balionis and Iona Stephen will provide commentary throughout the week.
In addition to live golf action, Masters Live will present video highlights and Augusta National aerials, as well as historical footage and Interview Room commentary. Masters Live will be available on Paramount+ as well as CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app for mobile devices.
CBS Sports HQ, the free 24/7 streaming sports news network, will have nearly 50 hours of comprehensive live coverage beginning Monday, April 6. CBS Sports HQ will feature on-site previews and recaps after each round, live look-ins, leaderboard updates as well as interviews with Trevor Immelman following the third and final rounds. Additionally, Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner and Patrick McDonald will host CBS Sports’ weekly tournament preview show, which streams live on the Golf on CBS YouTube channel. CBS Sports HQ is available on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app for mobile and connected TV devices.
