GOLF.com: Complete Guide to Streaming the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

2026 Open Championship Gets Underway at Royal Birkdale

The 2026 Open Championship is set to begin at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. Fans unable to attend in person can follow every round live through online streaming.

Peacock Leads the Streaming Coverage

Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform for U.S. viewers. The service offers exclusive early coverage of Thursday's and Friday's rounds starting at 1:30 a.m. ET, before the Golf Channel Mobile window begins at 4 a.m. On the weekend, Peacock simulcasts NBC's third- and fourth-round broadcasts. Across all four rounds, Featured Group streams run all day on Peacock, letting fans track specific players throughout their rounds.

Golf Channel Mobile carries the full USA telecasts for Rounds 1 and 2 (4 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET) and the early morning window for Rounds 3 and 4.

Full Streaming Schedule (ET)

| Round | Peacock Exclusive | Golf Channel Mobile | NBC/Peacock Simulcast | |---|---|---|---| | R1 (Thu 7/16) | 1:30–4 a.m. | 4 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | — | | R2 (Fri 7/17) | 1:30–4 a.m. | 4 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | — | | R3 (Sat 7/18) | Featured Groups all day | 5–7 a.m. | 7 a.m.–3 p.m. | | R4 (Sun 7/19) | Featured Groups all day | 4–7 a.m. | 7 a.m.–2 p.m. |

Strokeslab Take

Royal Birkdale is a classic links test where wind and undulating terrain put heavy pressure on SG: OTT and SG: APP alike. Watch how the Strokes Gained numbers shift across the weekend as conditions change.