Watch the US Open 2026 live broadcasts, as the tournament returns to the backdrop of some of its most infamous stages: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. It’s where Brooks Koepka won with a 1-over in 2018, and where Retief Goosen’s 4-under topped the charts in 2004 – after the seventh green had to be watered by hand mid-round.
The Long Island links-style course has drawn the ire of many greats, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, because it is exposed to winds and its greens are fast, firm and unforgiving. Seeing how many of the game’s big stars threw their toys out of the pram in the build-up to last month’s PGA Championship, we’d be surprised if we didn’t see a tantrum or two this weekend.
That said, tournament organizers have decided not to narrow the fairways as they usually do, which should particularly benefit the sometimes finicky big hitters McIlroy, Cameron Young and Bryson DeChambeau.
It will be Scottie Scheffler’s first attempt at a career Grand Slam, which has only been achieved by six other golfers, and the final round just so happens to fall on his 30th birthday.
JJ Spaun made a 64-foot birdie on the 18th to beat Robert MacIntyre to the U.S. Open title last year, while Koepka edged Tommy Fleetwood by a single stroke on the tournament’s final visit to Shinnecock. While all around him were losing their minds, Aaron Rai kept his composure to conquer the difficult setup of the PGA Championship. They will all be worth watching this weekend.
Read on to find out where to watch the US Open 2026 online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are. Plus start times for the first round.
Can you watch the US Open 2026 for free?
Coverage of the US Open is locked behind a paywall, but in the US there are free trials available that will let you tune in for free.
The tournament is broadcast on NBC and USA Network, both broadcast by YouTube TV (10-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) And Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial).
Alternatively, you can live stream the US Open 2026 on Peacock for almost nothing by taking advantage of Walmart Plus 30 Day Trial for $1.
In Australia, Kayo Sports has a 7-day free trial to watch the tournament.
Are you traveling abroad at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch the US Open for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch US Open 2026 live streams
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be in your home country, so you can unblock your usual service. The best VPN at the moment? We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and offers up to 75% off.
How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in the United States
Coverage of the 2026 US Open is shared between NBC, USA Network and Peacock in the United States. All NBC coverage is simulcast on Peacock.
Round 1 airs in the United States from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Peacock from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Round 2 airs on Peacock from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on NBC from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Round 3 is broadcast in the United States from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on NBC from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Round 4 airs in the United States from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on NBC from 12 p.m. All times ET.
Peacock also displays coverage of featured bands, as well as a multi-view feed.
THE Peacock Pricing starts at $10.99/month or $109.99/year for a plan offering live sports. However, you can access Peacock virtually free with a Walmart Plus 30 Day Trial for $1.
NBC and USA Network, meanwhile, are available through Sling – particularly the Blue plan, which starts at $45.99/month. It includes NBC, ABC and Fox in select locations, as well as FS1, USA Network, FX and more.
Alternatively, both channels are also broadcast by YouTube TV And Hulu + Live TVeach of which offers a free trial to new users.
If you are traveling outside the United States, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in the UK
In the United Kingdom, the 2026 US Open is broadcast on Aerial sportsvia the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf channels.
Sky Sports packages start from £35/month, or £20 if you’re already a Sky subscriber. You can also purchase a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
Outside the UK at the moment? To use NordVPN to access your favorite US Open coverage.
How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the 2026 US Open is televised on Fox Sports via Foxtel, with a live stream available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you’re currently outside Australia but want to watch your usual US Open coverage, you’ll need to get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in Canada
In Canada, the 2026 US Open is exclusive to TSN.
If you do not have cable, the TSN Plus the streaming service costs CA$29.99/month or CA$249.99/year. However, you can currently get three months for CA$59.99.
If you’re outside of Canada but still want to connect, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
US Open 2026 FAQ
What are the start times for the first round?
(All times BST)
1st departure
11:35 a.m. – James Nicholas, Taylor Montgomery, Caleb Surratt
11:46 a.m. – Ethan Fang*, Jayden Schaper, Jackson Suber
11:57 – Chase Kyes*, Matthew Jordan, Alejandro Tosti
12:08 – Carl Yuan, Brandon Wu, Jimmy Stanger
12:19 p.m. – Padraig Harrington, Miles Russell*, Cameron Smith
12:30 p.m. – Brooks Koepka, Cameron Young, Chris Gotterup
12:41 – Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler
12:52 – Patrick Reed, Andrew Novak, Kurt Kitayama
1:03 p.m. – Harris English, Adam Scott, Nick Taylor
1:14 p.m. – Mason Howell*, Scottie Scheffler, JJ Spaun
1:25 p.m. – Sahith Theegala, Jackson Koivun, Michael Kim
1:36 p.m. – JB Holmes, Filippo Celli, Jackson Ormond*
1:47 p.m. – Jake Peacock, Vaughn Harber*, Kaito Onishi
5:30 p.m. – Niklas Norgaard, Rocco Repetto Taylor, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
5:41 p.m. – Laurie Canter, John Parry, Bryan Lee*
5:52 p.m. – Chris Kirk, Max McGreevy, Jake Knapp
6:03 p.m. – Harry Hall, Michael Brennan, Andrew Putnam
6:14 p.m. – Davis Thompson, Preston Stout*, David Puig
6:25 p.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Corey Conners, Ryan Fox
6:36 p.m. – Ryan Gerard, Russell Henley, Ben Griffin
6:47 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele
6:58 p.m. – Nicolai Hojgaard, Nicolas Echavarria, Robert MacIntyre
7:09 p.m. – JT Poston, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel
7:20 p.m. – Arni Sveinsson*, Taihei Sato, Marcelo Rozo
7:31 p.m. – Nick Hardy, Cole Hammer, Jack Schoenberger
7:42 p.m. – Marek Fleming*, TK Kim, Giuseppe Puebla*
10th start
11:35 a.m. – Chandler Phillips, Harry Higgs, Hamilton Coleman*
11:46 a.m. – Nathan Kimsey, Jackson Herrington, Cooper Dossey
11:57 a.m. – Peter Uihlein, Eric Lee*, Sam Stevens
12:08 p.m. – Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Ben Silverman, Emiliano Grillo
12:19 p.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Keith Mitchell, Graeme McDowell
12:30 p.m. – Sungjae Im, Lucas Herbert, Kristoffer Reitan
12:41 – Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Si Woo Kim
12:52 – Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood
1:03 p.m. – Alex Noren, Maverick McNealy, Sepp Straka
1:14 p.m. – Max Greyserman, Brian Harman, Jacob Bridgeman
1:25 p.m. – Alex Fitzpatrick, Tom Kim, Benjamin James
1:36 p.m. – Brandon Holtz*, Ryuichi Oiwa, Dylan Wu
1:47 p.m. – Greyson Leach, Logan Reilly*, Robbie Higgins
5:30 p.m. – William Mouw, Ryder Cowan*, Hennie Du Plessis
5:41 p.m. – Adrien Saddier, Jackson Van Paris, Ugo Coussaud
5:52 p.m. – Neal Shipley, Matthias Schmid, Bud Cauley
6:03 p.m. – Pierceson Coody, Zac Blair, Kevin Roy
6:14 p.m. – Aaron Rai, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day
6:25 p.m. – Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick
6:36 p.m. – Dustin Johnson, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland
6:47 p.m. – Joaquin Niemann, Alex Smalley, Shane Lowry
6:58 p.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Carlos Ortiz, Min Woo Lee
7:09 p.m. – Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm
7:20 p.m. – Ben Kohles, Johnny Keefer, Matt McCarty
7:31 p.m. – Angel Hidalgo, Mateo Pulcini*, Spencer Tibbits
7:42 p.m. – Matthew Robles*, Jake Sollon, Manav Shah
Who are the recent US Open winners?
2025 –JJ Spaun
2024 –Bryson DeChambeau
2023 –Wyndham Clark
2022 –Matt Fitzpatrick
2021 –Jon Rahm
2020 –Bryson DeChambeau
2019 –Gary Woodland
2018 –Brooks Koepka
2017 –Brooks Koepka
2016 –Dustin Johnson
Can I follow the US Open 2026 on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters offers streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up to date with all the highlights from the 2026 US Open on the PGA’s official social channels on YouTube (@PGATour), Instagram (@PGATour), TikTok (@PGATour) and Facebook (@PGATour).
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