Tees off: Thursday June 18 · Shinnecock Hills

How to watch the 2026 US Open Golf — every round, every option

The 126th U.S. Open Championship runs Thursday June 18 through Sunday June 21, 2026 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. NBC has the US TV rights — coverage is split across NBC (broadcast), USA Network (cable), and Peacock (streaming). Here's the round-by-round breakdown plus the cheapest way to watch every shot.

★ Quick answer

The 2026 US Open airs on NBC (broadcast, free OTA) for weekend final-round coverage, USA Network (cable) for weekday and early-weekend coverage, and Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo) streams everything live including Peacock-exclusive Featured Groups + Featured Holes.

Cheapest path: Peacock Premium for one month — $7.99 total. Cancel after Sunday. Catches every shot of every round live.

1Round-by-round TV schedule

All times Eastern. Tee times vary by leader board but live coverage windows are confirmed by NBC Sports. Saturday and Sunday have NBC broadcast windows when the cameras leave USA Network for over-the-air coverage.

Round 1

Thursday June 18 · Round 1 (cut Q1)

Field: Full 156 players, two-tee start (1st + 10th tees)
Tee times: Approximately 6:45 AM – 2:45 PM ET
Coverage type: Cable + streaming only — no broadcast TV today
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET USA Network USA
All day Peacock Premium + Featured Groups & Holes PCK
Round 2

Friday June 19 · Round 2 (cut day)

Field: Full 156 players, two-tee start. Cut after this round to low 60 + ties.
Tee times: Approximately 6:45 AM – 2:45 PM ET
Coverage type: Cable + streaming only
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET USA Network USA
All day Peacock Premium + Featured Groups & Holes PCK
Round 3 (weekend)
FREE OTA

Saturday June 20 · Round 3 (moving day)

Field: Cut survivors only (~70 players)
Tee times: Approximately 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET (one tee, traditional pairs)
Coverage type: USA Network early, then NBC takes over for the afternoon broadcast window — FREE with antenna
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET USA Network USA
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET NBC broadcast ✓ FREE w/ antenna NBC
All day Peacock Premium + Featured Groups & Holes PCK
Round 4 (final)
FREE OTA

Sunday June 21 · Final round (trophy day)

Field: Cut survivors. Final groups go off in the last hour.
Tee times: Approximately 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET (final pairings traditional)
Coverage type: USA Network early, then NBC broadcast for the trophy presentation — FREE with antenna
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET USA Network USA
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET NBC broadcast ✓ FREE w/ antenna NBC
All day Peacock Premium + Featured Groups & Holes PCK

2The venue — Shinnecock Hills

🏌️ Shinnecock Hills Golf Club · Southampton, NY

Founded: 1891 · One of the five founding clubs of the USGA

Designer: William Flynn (1931 routing) on the original Willie Davis (1891) site · Bill Coore + Ben Crenshaw restoration completed 2012

Style: True American links — wide fairways, native fescue rough, exposed coastal winds off the Atlantic. Plays much firmer and faster than parkland venues like Pinehurst or Oakmont.

U.S. Open history: 6th time hosting (1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018, 2026)

Recent winners here: 2018 Brooks Koepka (-1, became first since Curtis Strange to win consecutive US Opens) · 2004 Retief Goosen (-4) · 1995 Corey Pavin (E)

3The 4 ways to watch — ranked

Cheapest to most expensive. Pick one.

📡 Antenna only (free) $0/mo + ~$30 antenna

Catches Saturday + Sunday afternoon NBC broadcast windows. Misses all of Thursday + Friday and the early-Saturday/early-Sunday USA Network coverage.
  • Best for: Casual viewers who only want the leader-board moments on the weekend
  • Misses: Rounds 1 + 2 entirely · ~3 hours of weekend early-morning coverage on USA Network
Shop antennas →
Affiliate link · Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) for indoor · NOTE: also pairs with Peacock to catch everything for under $40 total

📺 Sling Blue $45.99/mo

USA Network + NBC where Sling carries it. NBC broadcast is missing in many markets — verify with Sling's Channel Locator by ZIP before signing up.
  • Best for: Fans who already wanted Sling Blue for other live TV
  • First month often half-off ($23)
Try Sling →

▶️ YouTube TV $82.99/mo

NBC + USA Network + Peacock add-on. Carries local NBC in every US market. 14-day free trial covers the entire tournament.
  • Best for: Households that already want live TV for the rest of the year
  • 14-day free trial → if you start it June 17, you can watch the entire US Open free, then cancel
Try YouTube TV →
14-day free trial · 4K Plus add-on $10/mo extra

Rick's take, 28 years installing AV systems:

Three options matter. Peacock at $8 for the month catches everything — including Peacock-exclusive Featured Groups, which other services can't show you. That's the answer for 90% of viewers.

If you already own an antenna, the Saturday + Sunday afternoon final-round broadcast on NBC is free over the air — perfect if you just want trophy-day coverage. Pair it with Peacock for $8 and you have every minute of every round.

YouTube TV's 14-day free trial timed to start June 17 also covers the entire tournament free if you remember to cancel by July 1 — but you're managing a cancellation reminder.

4Common questions

What channel is the 2026 US Open Golf on?

NBC (broadcast, free over the air) and USA Network (cable). Peacock Premium streams every round, including Peacock-exclusive Featured Groups and Featured Holes coverage.

Can I watch the US Open Golf for free?

Yes, partially. NBC broadcast covers Saturday Round 3 and Sunday Round 4 — both free over the air with an antenna. Thursday and Friday rounds and early-weekend coverage are on USA Network (cable) — those require Peacock ($7.99/mo), a live-TV service, or cable. Peacock + an antenna covers everything for under $8.

What is the cheapest way to watch the 2026 US Open?

Peacock Premium at $7.99 for the month. It streams every round live, including USA Network and NBC simulcasts plus Peacock-exclusive Featured Groups and Featured Holes. Cancel after the tournament.

Where is the 2026 US Open being played?

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Sixth time hosting (1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018, 2026). 2018 was won here by Brooks Koepka — his second straight US Open title.

What time does the 2026 US Open start each day?

Tee times typically run 6:45 AM ET (early groups) through 2:45 PM ET (final groups) Thursday and Friday. Weekend rounds tee off in afternoon waves. Live TV coverage starts at 6:30 AM ET on USA Network/Peacock Thursday + Friday; NBC takes over for weekend afternoon broadcasts.

Does Peacock have the 2026 US Open?

Yes. Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo) streams every minute of the 2026 US Open live, including the USA Network feed for early rounds, the NBC feed for weekend rounds, and Peacock-exclusive Featured Groups (one camera crew following 4 players group-to-group all day) and Featured Holes (multi-angle coverage on 2-3 marquee holes).

Will Tiger Woods play the 2026 US Open?

Tiger has not announced a 2026 US Open commitment as of June 9. He typically uses majors as his primary competitive appearances given his limited post-surgery schedule. Final field confirmation typically arrives the week before play.

How long does the US Open last?

Four days — Thursday June 18 through Sunday June 21. Rounds 1 and 2 use the full 156-player field. A cut to the low 60 + ties happens after Round 2. Rounds 3 and 4 are the made-cut field. If there's a tie after 72 holes, a 2-hole aggregate playoff is held immediately Sunday.

5Keep going

Watch — US Open Golf highlights

Highlights from recent editions on the official broadcast partners' YouTube channels. Click any thumbnail to play right here on the page.

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Last year — Oakmont 2025
Watch 2025 US Open final round highlights
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Shinnecock memory
2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills — Koepka
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Last verified June 9, 2026 against NBC Sports + USGA official broadcast schedules. Tee-time windows are approximate and confirmed daily by the USGA. Streaming-service prices verified at signup pages. Rights and pricing shift quarterly — we re-check every major championship window.