BROADCAST SCHEDULE CONFIRMED ACROSS PLATFORMS
The 2026 RBC Heritage golf tournament, a designated 'signature event' on the PGA Tour, is underway at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The event's broadcast schedule is set, with coverage spread across Golf Channel, CBS, Paramount+, and streaming via ESPN+ and GolfChannel.com.
The tournament began on Thursday, April 16, and concludes on Sunday, April 19, with various broadcast windows. For the opening rounds on Thursday and Friday, Golf Channel will carry live TV coverage from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Streaming on GolfChannel.com mirrors this schedule. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ offers extensive coverage from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET daily, including main feeds, featured groups, and specific holes.
The weekend schedule expands to include CBS and Paramount+ for later afternoon coverage. On Saturday and Sunday, Golf Channel will broadcast from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, followed by CBS and Paramount+ from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Radio coverage is available via PGA Tour Radio and Sirius XM, with varying hours throughout the tournament.
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COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
While Rory McIlroy is noted to be taking the week off following his Masters victory, a substantial contingent of top PGA Tour players are participating. Notable contenders include Ludvig Åberg, who held an early lead after the first round with an 8-under 63, followed closely by Viktor Hovland and Harris English. Other prominent figures in the field aiming for victory include Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Russell Henley, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Chris Gotterup. Several players, including Fitzpatrick, Hovland, and English, are specifically mentioned as chasing their first wins of the season.
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The RBC Heritage is positioned as the fourth 'signature event' of the PGA Tour season, occurring immediately after the Masters Tournament. This classification suggests a higher caliber of field and prize money compared to standard tour events. The tournament itself is a no-cut event.
BROADER COVERAGE AND INTERNATIONAL VIEWING
For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports Golf and NOW are providing broadcast and streaming coverage, with some play also airing on Sky Sports Main Event. Kayo Sports is offering live streaming in Australia.
HISTORICAL AND CONTEXTUAL NOTES
The tournament is held at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, a course known for its picturesque, tree-lined fairways and coastal setting. Spectator access to the grounds is available from 7:00 am until the end of play from Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 19. Information regarding lost and found, bag check, and hospitality admission policies has also been provided.
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The event's timing, immediately following the year's first major championship, the Masters, often draws a strong field of players looking to capitalize on their recent momentum or rebound from performances at Augusta. This year, the field is noted to include multiple recent PGA Tour winners and established stars vying for a significant title.
