The 2026 PGA Championship is set to captivate golf fans worldwide, kicking off this week with a star-studded field of the top 156 players in the sport. The tournament, running from May 14 to May 17, will see defending champion Scottie Scheffler, 29, return to defend his Wanamaker Trophy title after his first major win last year.
Top Players to Watch at the 2026 PGA Championship
Among the elite field, Rory McIlroy stands out as a key contender. The Northern Irish golfer, fresh off back-to-back Masters titles, aims to claim his third PGA Championship and seventh major victory. Other notable players include:
- Cameron Young
- Jon Rahm
- Bryson DeChambeau
Venue: Aronimink Golf Club Returns After Six Decades
The tournament will be held at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, a historic venue last hosting the PGA Championship in the 1960s. While official tickets have sold out for all four days, verified resale options are available through SeatGeek.
How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship Live
With nearly five million viewers expected to tune in, here’s your guide to catching every moment of the action:
Thursday & Friday: First Two Rounds
Thursday, May 14
- Coverage begins at 7 a.m. EST on ESPN+ (subscription required).
- ESPN+ offers two tiers: ESPN+ ($13/month or $130/year) and ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month or $299.99/year), which includes additional sports content.
- The main broadcast shifts to ESPN at noon.
- Evening coverage moves to ESPN2 at 7 p.m.
- SiriusXM will stream live from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 15
- ESPN+ covers the action from 7 a.m. to noon.
- ESPN takes over from noon to 8 p.m.
Weekend: Saturday & Sunday Finals
Saturday, May 16
- ESPN+ begins streaming at 8 a.m.
- Coverage moves to ESPN from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- CBS takes over from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- SiriusXM streams live from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (subscription required; $25.99/month for all-access sports package).
- Paramount+ will also stream CBS’s afternoon coverage.
Sunday, May 17
- Same schedule as Saturday: ESPN+ (8 a.m.), ESPN (10 a.m.–1 p.m.), CBS (1 p.m.–7 p.m.).
- SiriusXM and Paramount+ will provide streaming options.
Pre-Championship Events
For early action, tune in to pre-championship conferences starting Monday, May 11. The full schedule is available on the PGA Championship’s official website.
"The 2026 PGA Championship promises to be a thrilling event, with the world’s best golfers competing for the Wanamaker Trophy at a historic venue."