​What channel is the British Open on today? TV coverage, live streams for 2026 Open Championship Round 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 154th Open Championship returns to the historic Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, which hosts golf’s oldest major for the 11th time.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDefending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the elite 156-player field at the challenging 7,223-yard, par-70 links course following his victory last year at Royal Portrush.Highlighting the early groupings, Scheffler will tee off alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton, while 2017 Birkdale champion Jordan Spieth plays with local favorite Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm.Two-time major winner Rory McIlroy also enters as a top contender, grouped with defending PGA champion Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick. USA Network and NBCSN will handle early television coverage starting at 1:30 a.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, with NBC broadcasting the final weekend rounds.Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 British Open, including the schedule, channels, live streams and more.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDates: Thursday, July 16-  Sunday, July 19TV channels: NBC | USA Network | NBCSNLive streams: DIRECTV | Peacock | NBCSports.comCoverage of the 2026 British Open will air live on NBC, USA Network, and NBCSN, featuring comprehensive commentary and coverage throughout the tournament rounds. Mike Tirico will host with play-by-play broadcasters Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon and Steve Sands. Kevin Kisner, Brad Faxon, Paul McGinley and Curt Byrum serve as analysts, with Jim “Bones” Mackay, Smylie Kaufman and John Wood reporting from the course.The USA Network and NBCSN will carry portions of the primary broadcast, while NBC will broadcast main network coverage during the weekend rounds.The primary television broadcast sections will be available to stream live via DIRECTV, while certain early morning tournament slots for the opening rounds will also be available on Peacock. Fans can also stream digital coverage online at NBCSports.com and via the NBC Sports app.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith DIRECTV, you can enjoy a risk-free 5-day free trial to stream live sports, news, and entertainment. Catch NBC, USA Network, and over 200 channels of premium programming without long-term cable commitments. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)The 2026 British Open will be held at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.Play begins on Thursday, July 16, and the tournament concludes on Sunday, July 19.DateTime (ET)TV channelLive streamThur., July 161:30–4 a.m.NBCSNDIRECTV, Peacock4 a.m.–3:30 p.m.USA NetworkDIRECTV, PeacockFri., July 171:30–4 a.m.NBCSNDIRECTV, Peacock4 a.m.–3:30 p.m.USA NetworkDIRECTV, PeacockSat., July 185 a.m.–7 a.m.USA NetworkDIRECTV, Peacock7 a.m.–3 p.m.NBCDIRECTV, PeacockSun., July 19