The 108th PGA Championship commences on May 14th, 2026, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. This marks the second major of the golf season, featuring a field of 156 players vying for the Wanamaker Trophy. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, the current world No. 1, enters the tournament seeking to replicate his victory from last year at Quail Hollow Club. Scheffler has experienced a series of strong performances recently, including three consecutive runner-up finishes at the Masters, RBC Heritage, and Cadillac Championship.
The tournament's primary broadcast rights are shared between ESPN and CBS, with significant early-round coverage and supplementary content available on ESPN+.This multi-platform approach includes live television broadcasts, streaming options, dedicated "Featured Groups" and "Featured Holes" channels, and radio coverage via SiriusXM.
Broadcast Breakdown
Throughout the four-day event, viewers can expect a staggered broadcast schedule designed to capture various facets of the competition.
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Thursday, May 14th (Round 1): Coverage begins with early streaming on ESPN+ from 6:45 AM ET. The main broadcast shifts to ESPN from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET, with an additional hour on ESPN2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.
Friday, May 15th (Round 2): Similar to Thursday, early coverage is on ESPN+ starting at 7:00 AM ET, followed by the main broadcast on ESPN from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET and concluding on ESPN2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.
Saturday, May 16th (Round 3): Early action will be streamed on ESPN+ from 8:00 AM ET. ESPN will carry the broadcast from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET, transitioning to CBS for the afternoon coverage from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET.
Sunday, May 17th (Final Round): The final day mirrors Saturday's structure, with ESPN+ providing early streams from 8:00 AM ET. ESPN broadcasts from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET, and CBS concludes the tournament coverage from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET.
Supplementary Content and International Viewing
Beyond the main telecasts, ESPN+ offers extensive streaming of featured groups and specific holes throughout the championship. Programs like "Live From the PGA Championship" are broadcast on the Golf Channel in the evenings. For viewers in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event are the primary broadcasters.
Key Participants and Course History
Besides Scheffler, the field includes notable contenders such as Rory McIlroy, who recently won the Masters, and players like Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, and Justin Rose, all aiming to leverage recent form. Aronimink Golf Club, the venue for this year's championship, has a history of hosting significant events, including the 1962 PGA Championship and the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
This year's event continues a broadcast strategy that emphasizes accessibility across multiple platforms, from linear television to digital streaming services. The schedule, spanning May 14-17, positions the PGA Championship as the second major event in a busy May golf calendar, which also includes the Cadillac Championship, Truist Championship, Myrtle Beach Classic, The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and the Charles Schwab Challenge.
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