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The 2026 TOUR Championship caps the PGA TOUR season with 30 players competing for the FedExCup title and a $10 million bonus at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, TV coverage, and streaming options for every round from Thursday through Sunday, August 27–30.
Quick Guide: How to Watch the 2026 TOUR Championship Right Now
The 2026 TOUR Championship runs Wednesday through Sunday, August 26–30, with practice rounds and fan experiences beginning on day one and official competition rounds played Thursday to Sunday. Weekend live coverage airs on CBS, with the third round broadcast 3:00–7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 29, and the final round airing 1:30–6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Fans can watch those CBS windows over the air via antenna, through cable or satellite, or by streaming on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription. The 2026 Tour Championship will have both traditional cable and digital streaming options. Early-round lead-in coverage Thursday and Friday airs on ESPN from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, while ESPN+ offers extensive multi-feed streaming coverage throughout the tournament week, including PGA Tour Live–style feeds such as featured groups, a marquee group, and featured holes. Golf Channel offers four hours of live coverage for early rounds as well. For radio listeners, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio provides live play-by-play coverage of the tournament, and radio coverage includes play-by-play and updates available throughout the event.
Here is the platform summary: TV is on CBS for the weekend and ESPN for the Thursday–Friday lead-in window. Streaming runs on Paramount+ Premium and ESPN+. The course is East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia. Cord-cutters who subscribe to ESPN+ and Paramount+ Premium and who can access their local CBS station (via antenna or a live-TV streaming service) can watch every day of the TOUR Championship.
2026 TOUR Championship Dates, Location and What's at Stake
The FedExCup Playoffs consist of three tournaments. The TOUR Championship follows the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, and the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club near St. Louis. Fans who watched the 2026 BMW Championship on CBS, ESPN, and Golf Channel already know the stakes; now the story ends at East Lake.
The 2026 TOUR Championship takes place August 26–30, with the 2026 Tour Championship scheduled from August 27 to August 30 for competitive rounds. East Lake has hosted the event for decades as the PGA TOUR's season finale. The field is limited to 30 players who survived the playoffs. Under the format adopted in 2025, all 30 start at even par in straight 72-hole stroke play, and the week's winner is also crowned FedExCup champion.
Tickets for the 2026 TOUR Championship are on sale now. Fans can purchase grounds tickets to attend the 2026 Tour Championship in person, and tickets are available for the PGA TOUR's finale event through tourchampionship.com. Viewers who cannot visit in person can follow every round via TV and streaming.
TV Schedule: How to Watch the TOUR Championship Live on CBS and ESPN
Broadcast coverage for the tournament is split among ESPN, Golf Channel, and CBS. ESPN handles early-round windows; CBS Sports takes over for the decisive weekend action. The tournament's U.S. viewing options will typically be finalized closer to tournament week, so check local listings before Aug. 29.
- Thursday, Aug. 27 (Round 1): ESPN early coverage/lead-in from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.
- Friday, Aug. 28 (Round 2): ESPN early coverage/lead-in from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.
- Saturday, Aug. 29 (Round 3): CBS network broadcasts the third round from 3–7 p.m. ET.
- Sunday, Aug. 30 (Final Round): CBS airs the final round from 1:30–6 p.m. ET.
ESPN's Thursday–Friday windows serve as an on-ramp into all-day ESPN+ featured groups and holes. CBS then takes over for the marquee Saturday and Sunday network windows. CBS is available on most cable and satellite packages and free over the air via digital antenna. If you use a live-TV streaming service, confirm it carries both CBS and ESPN in your market. For context, CBS will provide 14 hours of live weekend play for the Masters earlier in the season; its TOUR Championship coverage follows a similar production standard. Check local listings for exact channel numbers, since weather delays or schedule adjustments can shift start times.
Streaming the TOUR Championship: ESPN+, Paramount+ and PGA TOUR Live–Style Feeds
Multiple streaming services carry broadcasts of the 2026 Tour Championship. Every round can be streamed live by pairing ESPN+ with Paramount+ Premium.
- Round 1 (Thu, Aug. 27): All-day featured groups, featured holes, and main-feed style coverage on ESPN+.
- Round 2 (Fri, Aug. 28): Same style all-day ESPN+ coverage, including marquee group and featured groups feeds.
- Round 3 (Sat, Aug. 29): ESPN+ continues all-day featured feeds before and alongside the CBS broadcast.
- Round 4 Final Round (Sun, Aug. 30): ESPN+ streams featured groups and holes through the conclusion of play.
ESPN+ provides eight-plus hours of featured coverage each day and functions as the digital home of PGA Tour Live–type feeds. Viewers can choose from:
- Main feed (course-wide action).
- Marquee group (a highlighted card of stars such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, or Tommy Fleetwood).
- Featured groups (additional pairings that may include Wyndham Clark, Min Woo Lee, Alex Fitzpatrick, or Sam Burns).
- Featured holes (par 3s or key scoring holes at East Lake).
Paramount+ streams the CBS broadcast windows on the weekend for premium subscribers. You can stream CBS coverage on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription; the Essential tier does not include live CBS sports. If you rely solely on streaming, pair ESPN+ and Paramount+ Premium with an over-the-air antenna for complete TOUR Championship coverage. Once a stream finishes loading, use the live seek bar to jump to current time if you join mid-round. If a modal window or overlay appears on behalf of an ad partner, press escape or close the modal dialog; end any pop-up by selecting cancel, then return to the live picture.
Watching on a Phone, Tablet or Other Mobile Device
Fans can follow the TOUR Championship from anywhere on a mobile device, whether at work, commuting, or walking the grounds at East Lake on a given day.
To watch on ESPN+, download the ESPN app on iOS or Android, sign in with an ESPN+ subscription, and navigate to the Golf or PGA TOUR section. Select the TOUR Championship main feed, marquee group, featured groups, or featured holes. Some feeds include chapters marking key moments if you start watching late.
To stream CBS coverage on mobile, install the Paramount+ app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, subscribe or log in to Paramount+ Premium, and choose Live TV to receive access to the local CBS channel during the third and final rounds. Use a stable Wi-Fi or strong 5G/LTE connection and headphones if watching in public. Smart TVs, streaming sticks, and game consoles also support both apps via the CBS Sports app or the ESPN app, so you can start on mobile and finish the final round on a bigger screen. In-venue spectators at East Lake can use their mobile device to follow featured groups they cannot see in person.
Following the FedExCup Storyline: From FedEx St. Jude and BMW Championship to East Lake
The TOUR Championship is the end of a season-long points race that began months earlier. Players accumulated FedExCup standings all season, then advanced through the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee (open to the top 70) and the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club near St. Louis (cut to 50), before the top 30 reached East Lake. The playoffs played out across three events, and each tee shot at East Lake carries weight on the leaderboard.
Fans who watched those earlier playoff events on CBS, ESPN, and ESPN+ will want to tune in for the conclusion. The ESPN+ marquee group and featured groups feeds are ideal for following specific contenders in the FedExCup standings as they battle through the final round. Track live leaderboards and scoring on the PGA TOUR's digital platforms while watching CBS or streaming; each birdie or bogey can shift millions in bonus money across the standings. Past champions like Tommy Fleetwood, who won at East Lake in 2025, show that any of the 30 players in the field can escape the pack and win the FedExCup.
The TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club is the final event of the 2026 PGA TOUR season. Coverage spans ESPN, ESPN+, CBS, and Paramount+ Premium from Thursday through Sunday in August. Set your schedule, confirm your subscriptions, and visit pgatour.com for the latest hours and field updates before the opening round on Aug. 27.
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