The 154th British Open: How to watch the Open Championship golf tournament, Round 1 tee times, TV channel, streaming schedule, and more

By Liz Kocan — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​The 154th Open Championship begins this Thursday, July 16, and runs through Sunday, July 19, 2026. The golf tournament takes place at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. The Royal Birkdale is hosting the competition for the 11th time, but the course will feel new to competitors, with modifications made to every hole this year. 156 golfers, including defending champion Scottie Scheffler, will be competing; here’s a ranking of all of them.To watch all the action at this week’s Open, you can catch daily live streaming coverage on Peacock. The Golf Channel will broadcast daily highlights, and coverage will also air on NBC, USA, and NBCSN. Here’s what you need to know about the complete golf tournament schedule, streaming info, and Round 1 and 2 tee times.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWatch NBC, USA, Gold Channel, and moreYouTube TV Watch NBC, USA, the Golf Channel and moreDirecTV Stream the U.S. Open on PeacockPeacockDates: July 16-19TV channel: NBC, USA, Golf ChannelStreaming: Peacock, DirecTV, YouTube TV, and moreThe Open runs from July 16-19, 2026.The 154th Open will be broadcast across NBCSN, USA, and NBC. Daily coverage will also be broadcast on the Golf Channel.To watch the Golf Channel, USA, NBCSN, and NBC, subscribe to YouTube TV or DirecTV. Daily coverage will also stream on Peacock.Stream daily coverage of The Open on PeacockPeacockFor $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock Premium subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including the 154th Open. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreationand The Office, every Bravo show and much more.For $17/month, you can upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.$10.99/month at PeacockWatch NBC, USA, Golf Channel and moreYouTube TV YouTube TV gets you all the channels you need to watch The Open, including NBC, USA and Golf Channel.Right now, you can get a great deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99/month for your first five months, then $82.99/month thereafter, and you can try it all for free for 21 days.One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn’t ideal if you’re trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second. Try free at YouTube TVWatch NBCSN, NBC, USA and moreDirecTV DirecTV’s Choice tier (currently $30 off your first month, $64.99) gets you access to every channel you need to watch the 2026 U.S. Open including NBC, NBCSN, USA and Golf Channel. DirecTV Choice (and most other DirecTV plans) also come with free ESPN Unlimited, which gets you access to every ESPN channel, an amazing value and a must for watching tons of sports all year round. DirecTV offers a free trial on any tier, so you can try it all out at low risk. If you’re interested in trying a live TV streaming servic  

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