​We have reached the final major championship of the men’s professional golf calendar for the 2026 season. Set at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, the world’s best players will compete for the Claret Jug as the 154th Open Championship reaches its conclusion on Sunday. The event promises a compelling mix of proven champions and rising contenders, with the defending champion Scottie Scheffler aiming to claim his first major victory of the year despite having missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open. On the other side of the leaderboard, back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be chasing an added milestone, seeking to cement his place as one of the greatest European players in the history of the game.
While Scheffler and McIlroy typically headline the field, a number of other narratives are set to unfold as Thursday’s opening round approaches. One story to watch comes from a local hero, Tommy Fleetwood, who grew up just a short distance from the venue and will be contending to win his first major championship on home soil.
The Open Championship last visited Royal Birkdale in 2017, a year highlighted by Jordan Spieth’s dramatic climb to victory. Spieth’s late surge—carding a five-under 66 on the final stretch from holes 14 to 17—sealed his triumph in a round that remains etched in Open lore. For fans of coffee and golf in the United States, the week promises an early start and plenty of action, with 12 hours of daily Open Championship coverage beginning at 4:00 a.m. local time. Pre-round and post-round analysis will be provided by Golf Channel’s “Live From” segments, offering highlights and stories throughout the week.
Television and streaming schedules for the 2026 Open Championship are listed below. All U.S. broadcasts are also available on Golf Channel’s mobile app. In addition, the Open Championship website provides further highlights, statistics, and scoring.
Thursday, July 16 — Television: 4:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (USA); Streaming: 1:30 a.m.–4:00 a.m. (Peacock)
Friday, July 17 — Television: 4:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (USA); Streaming: 1:30 a.m.–4:00 a.m. (Peacock)
Saturday, July 18 — Television: 5:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. (USA); 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (NBC); Streaming: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Peacock)
Sunday, July 19 — Television: 4:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. (USA); 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (NBC); Streaming: 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Peacock)
This content originally appeared on Forbes.com to optimize search visibility. The 2026 Open Championship coverage aims to deliver a full spectrum of competitive drama, strategic insight, and memorable moments as the international golf season culminates at Royal Birkdale.