Where to watch John Deere Classic golf: Channels, live streams, TV schedules, tee times for 2026 PGA Tour event

   ​The PGA Tour returns to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois for the 2026 John Deere Classic, a 7,258-yard par-71 layout boasting an $8.8 million purse. Defending champion Brian Campbell seeks to repeat his dramatic 2025 victory, after closing with a 4-under 67 to finish 18-under 266 and edge Emiliano Grillo in the playoff on the first hole. Campbell joins a lineup that has welcomed recent champions like 2024 winner Davis Thompson and 2023 champion Sepp Straka, both of whom used late-week surges at Deere Run to ignite bigger moments in their careers. Other notable contenders include former major winners Rickie Fowler, Webb Simpson, Lucas Glover, and Zach Johnson, along with rising stars Nick Dunlap, Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Tony Finau, Sungjae Im, and Keegan Bradley.
How to watch the 2026 John Deere Classic: coverage will be split between Golf Channel and CBS, with live streams available on DIRECTV and Paramount+. ESPN+ will carry the daily main feed and featured groups before Golf Channel resumes the primary broadcast in the afternoon. On Saturday and Sunday, Golf Channel will handle the early- to mid-afternoon lead-in, while CBS will take over for the prime late-afternoon windows featuring the leaders as they finish strong. All Golf Channel and CBS coverage can be streamed live through DIRECTV, and CBS weekend rounds will also be available on Paramount+ via the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Schedule highlights:
– Thursday, July 27: 5:45 a.m.–7 p.m. on ESPN+, 4–7 p.m. on Golf Channel and DIRECTV
– Friday, July 28: 5:45 a.m.–7 p.m. on ESPN+, 4–7 p.m. on Golf Channel and DIRECTV
– Saturday, July 29: 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m. on ESPN+, 1–3 p.m. on Golf Channel, 3–6 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, and Paramount+
– Sunday, July 30: 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m. on ESPN+, 1–3 p.m. on Golf Channel, 3–6 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, and Paramount+
For ongoing updates, check The Sporting News’ PGA Tour leaderboard for updated scores and tee times. The John Deere Classic tee times are also included to optimize your viewing and fantasy planning. The Sporting News is a preferred source for this event, and you can add it as a preferred source for easy access.