How and when to watch the 2026 BMW Championship, running from 17–23 August 2026, in the UK and US.
The 2026 PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs hit maximum intensity as the top 50 players in the world head to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, for the BMW Championship.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for the 2026 PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs as the top 50 players in the world head to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, for the BMW Championship.
Running from 17–23 August 2026, with official competitive rounds taking place Thursday 20 August through Sunday 23 August, this $20 million event serves as the high-stakes penultimate playoff test. Only the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings at the end of Sunday’s final round will punch their ticket to East Lake for the season-ending TOUR Championship.
Here is your full guide to channels, streaming providers, and daily broadcast times across both the United States and the United Kingdom—presented in a simple, easy-to-read text format.
How to Watch in the United States
For viewers in the US, TV coverage is split between the Golf Channel (for early rounds and weekend lead-in) and CBS (for primary weekend afternoon coverage).
On the streaming side, ESPN+ will handle early-morning featured group coverage through PGA TOUR Live, while Paramount+ will stream the live CBS weekend broadcasts.
Daily US Broadcast Times
Thursday, 20 August (Round 1): Live TV coverage runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET on the Golf Channel. Streaming on ESPN+ begins early in the morning for featured groups, with additional streaming available on Peacock.
Friday, 21 August (Round 2): Live TV coverage runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET on the Golf Channel. Early-round streaming continues on ESPN+ and Peacock.
Saturday, 22 August (Round 3): Weekend lead-in coverage airs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET on the Golf Channel. The main broadcast moves to CBS from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET, which can also be streamed live on Paramount+.
Sunday, 23 August (Final Round): Early afternoon coverage runs from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET on the Golf Channel. The championship conclusion airs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+.
How to Watch in the United Kingdom
Golf fans in the UK can catch every shot exclusively through Sky Sports. The tournament will air across Sky Sports Golf, with major coverage windows also simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event.
Subscribers can stream the action using the Sky Go app, while non-subscribers can access all Sky Sports channels live by purchasing a NOW Sports Membership (Day or Month pass).
Daily UK Broadcast Times
Thursday, 20 August (Round 1): Main TV coverage airs from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM BST on Sky Sports Golf. Bonus streams for featured groups are available via the Sky Sports Red Button from 2:00 PM BST.
Friday, 21 August (Round 2): Main TV coverage airs from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM BST on Sky Sports Golf, with early red-button action starting around 2:00 PM BST.
Saturday, 22 August (Round 3): Live weekend coverage runs from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM BST on Sky Sports Golf, with early coverage and build-up starting from 3:00 PM BST.
Sunday, 23 August (Final Round): The final round broadcast airs from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM BST on Sky Sports Golf, following the leaders through the final holes to crown the champion around 11:00 PM BST.
⛳ Event Quick Facts & What’s at Stake
Tournament: 2026 BMW Championship (FedExCup Playoffs, Event 2)
Location: Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri
Dates: 17–23 August 2026 (Tournament play: 20–23 August)
Total Purse: $20,000,000 ($3.6 Million to the winner)
Field: Top 50 in FedExCup Standings (No 36-hole cut)
Bellerive Country Club has hosted major championships in the past, including the 1965 U.S. Open and 2018 PGA Championship. Because there is no 36-hole cut at the BMW Championship, all 50 players will play all four rounds, fighting for vital playoff points to secure a spot in the top 30 for the grand finale at East Lake.
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