​The Sporting News presents a guide to watching the 2026 Scottish Open, including channels, live streams, TV schedules, and tee times for the PGA Tour event. This report highlights the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, where the 2026 Scottish Open is set to take place on a demanding 7,282-yard, par-70 course with a total purse of $9 million. Defending champion Chris Gotterup returns to defend his title, aiming to become the first player to successfully defend the Scottish Open. Last year, Gotterup edged Rory McIlroy by two strokes, closing with a 4-under 66. His season has been stellar in 2026, including a recent victory at the John Deere Classic, his third win of the year.
The field features a host of elite players, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, Russell Henley, Si Woo Kim, Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, J.J. Spaun, and Xander Schauffele. Here is how to watch the Scottish Open, with full TV schedules and streaming options for the event.
Television channels and live streams will cover the tournament. Coverage will begin early in the morning on ESPN+, followed by the Golf Channel’s primary broadcast. On the weekend, the Golf Channel will carry the late-morning lead-in, while CBS will take over for the prime afternoon windows as the leaders near the finish. All Golf Channel and CBS coverage can be streamed live through DIRECTV. Weekend rounds on CBS will also be available to stream on Paramount+ via the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Take advantage of DIRECTV for streaming access to live coverage, including the ability to watch beyond traditional broadcasts. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the weekend CBS coverage as part of their plan.
Sample schedule (ET) for the tournament broadcast:
– Thursday, July 9: 3:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on ESPN+, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Golf Channel and DIRECTV
– Friday, July 10: 3:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on ESPN+, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Golf Channel and DIRECTV
– Saturday, July 11: 3:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on ESPN+, 10:00 a.m.–noon on Golf Channel, DIRECTV; Noon–3:00 p.m. on CBS, DIRECTV, Paramount+
– Sunday, July 12: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on ESPN+, 10:00 a.m.–noon on Golf Channel, DIRECTV; Noon–3:00 p.m. on CBS, DIRECTV, Paramount+
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