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The third major of the year has arrived as the world’s best golfers take on the famously challenging course at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, New York, for the 2026 U.S. Open. American J.J. Spaun returns as the defending champion, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will look to complete his career Grand Slam.
You can watch U.S. Open 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The 2026 U.S. Open takes place from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21
► Thursday start time: 6:35 a.m. ET / 3:35 a.m. PT / 11:35 p.m. BST / 8:35 p.m. AEST
• U.S. — NBC, USA, Peacock
• U.K. — Sky Sports
• AUS — Kayo Sports (7-day FREE trial)
• Watch anywhere — try Surfshark
One year ago, Spaun claimed his first major with a score of just one-under as the best golfers on the planet struggled to deal with the thick rough at Oakmont Country Club. This year could be equally challenging as the last time the U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills, Brooks Koepka claimed victory with a score of one-over par.
The 2018 champion will be hoping for a repeat performance but there are question marks over his fitness after he withdrew from the Canadian Open with a hand injury. Tommy Fleetwood was the runner-up eight years ago and he heads into this year’s tournament looking to finally win his maiden major.
The Englishman is in good form but will expect fierce competition, especially from countryman Matt Fitzpatrick who has three PGA Tour wins to his name this year, and finished second at last week’s Canadian Open. England’s Aaron Rai will also arrive full of confidence after his memorable victory at the PGA Championship last month.
Unsurprisingly, though, it is Scheffler who will have the favorite tag in New York. The 29-year-old has been the picture of consistency on the PGA Tour but has struggled in the opening round of majors this year, something he will be desperate to address.
Other contenders include two-time reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, 2021 U.S. Open champion John Rahm and Xander Schauffele, who had top-10 finishes at both the Masters and the PGA Championship this year.
Below is a complete guide on where to watch 2026 U.S. Open live streams, together with U.S. broadcast schedules and international TV channels.
Can I watch PGA Championship 2026 for free?
In theory, you can watch the whole U.S. Open for free with Fubo (7-day free trial) in the States. There's also Kayo Sports' 7-day free trial in Australia.
Overseas? Use a VPN to access your usual service from anywhere in the world, with full instructions how to do so below.
Watch U.S. Open 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the golf on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 2026 U.S. Open live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. One of our favorites is Surfshark – we explain why in our Surfshark review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Surfshark is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Aussie service, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual streaming service and watch U.S. Open 2026 golf.
How to watch U.S. Open 2026 in the U.S.
U.S. TV coverage of the U.S. Open is split between NBC and the USA Network, with the Peacock streaming service showing every minute online. The TV splits are as follows (times in ET):
- Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (USA); 5-8 p.m. (NBCSN, Peacock)
- Friday: 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (NBCSN, Peacock); 1:30-7:30 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (USA); 12-8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
- Sunday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (USA); 12-7 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
If you already have these channels as part of your cable TV package, then you're all set.
If not, try a cord-cutting TV service such as our favorite Sling TV. Its Blue plan starts from $45.99/month and includes both channels (with NBC available in select markets). And there's a half-price discount for new users, too.
Fubo (7-day free trial) is another cord-cutting streaming service through which you'll be able to watch the US Open. Subscriptions start at $73.99/month though so if you're looking for a bargain head to Sling TV.
Anyone outside of the States who wants to watch their home golf coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream all the US Open action safely.
How to watch U.S. Open 2026 golf in Canada
The U.S. Open is being broadcast on TSN channels in Canada, which means you can also watch golf live streams on the TSN Plus streaming platform costing $8/month or $80/year.
If you're outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch U.S. Open live streams using a VPN, such as SurfShark.
Where to watch U.S. Open 2026 live in the U.K.
Sky Sports' Main Event and Golf channels are the exclusive place to watch golf including the 2026 U.S. Open in the U.K. Prices start from £22/month.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the golf on mobile devices via the Sky Go streaming service, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Don't fancy being locked into a long, expensive contract? You could consider a more flexible Now Sports Membership. Day passes cost £14.99, or a rolling monthly subscription is £34.99.
To access your usual streaming service from outside the U.K, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.
Watch U.S. Open 2026 live streams in Australia
The live action from the 2026 U.S. Open is being shown on Fox Sports 503 on TV in Australia.
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? Specialist streaming service Kayo Sports will also be showing U.S. Open 2026 golf live streams with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from $30/month. There's also a 7-day FREE trial (or your first month for $1) for anybody who hasn't used the service before.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like SurfShark to watch all the action on your Foxtel or Kayo account as if you were back home.
How to watch U.S. Open 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Kiwis can access U.S. Open 2026 live streams via Sky Sport Now. This costs from $59.99/month or $549.99/year, with a daily price of $29.99 also available.
Those looking to watch the golf major on TV, this tournament will be shown on Sky Sport 1.
If you're traveling outside New Zealand right now, you can still follow every shot by using a reputable VPN service, such as SurfShark.
U.S. Open Round 1 tee times
All times in ET
Tee No. 1
6:35 a.m. – James Nicholas, Taylor Montgomery, Caleb Surratt
6:46 a.m. – (a) Ethan Fang, Jayden Schaper, Jackson Suber
6:57 a.m. – (a) Chase Kyes, Matthew Jordan, Alejandro Tosti
7:08 a.m. – Carl Yuan, Brandon Wu, Jimmy Stanger
7:19 a.m. – Padraig Harrington, (a) Miles Russell, Cameron Smith
7:30 a.m. – Brooks Koepka, Cameron Young, Chris Gotterup
7:41 a.m. – Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler
7:52 a.m. – Patrick Reed, Andrew Novak, Kurt Kitayama
8:03 a.m. – Harris English, Adam Scott, Nick Taylor
8:14 a.m. – (a) Mason Howell, Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun
8:25 a.m. – Sahith Theegala, (a) Jackson Koivun, Michael Kim
8:36 a.m. – J.B. Holmes, Filippo Celli, (a) Jackson Ormond
8:47 a.m. – Jake Peacock, (a) Vaughn Harber, Kaito Onishi
12:30 p.m. – Niklas Nørgaard, Rocco Repetto Taylor, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
12:41 p.m. – Laurie Canter, John Parry, (a) Bryan Lee
12:52 p.m. – Chris Kirk, Max McGreevy, Jake Knapp
1:03 p.m. – Harry Hall, Michael Brennan, Andrew Putnam
1:14 p.m. – Davis Thompson, (a) Preston Stout, David Puig
1:25 p.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Corey Conners, Ryan Fox
1:36 p.m. – Ryan Gerard, Russell Henley, Ben Griffin
1:47 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele
1:58 p.m. – Nicolai Højgaard, Nico Echavarria, Robert MacIntyre
2:09 p.m. – J.T. Poston, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel
2:20 p.m. – (a) Arni Sveinsson, Taihei Sato, Marcelo Rozo
2:31 p.m. – Nick Hardy, Cole Hammer, Jack Schoenberger
2:42 p.m. – (a) Marek Fleming, T.K. Kim, (a) Giuseppe Puebla
Tee No. 10
6:35 a.m. – Chandler Phillips, Harry Higgs, (a) Hamilton Coleman
6:46 a.m. – Nathan Kimsey, (a) Jackson Herrington, Cooper Dossey
6:57 a.m. – Peter Uihlein, (a) Eric Lee, Sam Stevens
7:08 a.m. – Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Ben Silverman, Emiliano Grillo
7:19 a.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Keith Mitchell, Graeme McDowell
7:30 a.m. – Sungjae Im, Lucas Herbert, Kristoffer Reitan
7:41 a.m. – Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Si Woo Kim
7:52 a.m. – Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood
8:03 a.m. – Alex Noren, Maverick McNealy, Sepp Straka
8:14 a.m. – Max Greyserman, Brian Harman, Jacob Bridgeman
8:25 a.m. – Alex Fitzpatrick, Tom Kim, Ben James
8:36 a.m. – (a) Brandon Holtz, Ryuichi Oiwa, Dylan Wu
8:47 a.m. – Greyson Leach, (a) Logan Reilly, Robbie Higgins
12:30 p.m. – William Mouw, (a) Ryder Cowan, Hennie du Plessis
12:41 p.m. – Adrien Saddier, Jackson Van Paris, Ugo Coussaud
12:52 p.m. – Neal Shipley, Matti Schmid, Bud Cauley
1:03 p.m. – Pierceson Coody, Zac Blair, Kevin Roy
1:14 p.m. – Aaron Rai, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day
1:25 p.m. – Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick
1:36 p.m. – Dustin Johnson, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland
1:47 p.m. – Joaquin Niemann, Alex Smalley, Shane Lowry
1:58 p.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Carlos Ortiz, Min Woo Lee
2:09 p.m. – Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm
2:20 p.m. – Ben Kohles, Johnny Keefer, Matt McCarty
2:31 p.m. – Angel Hidalgo, (a) Mateo Pulcini, Spencer Tibbits
2:42 p.m. – (a) Matthew Robles, Jake Sollon, Manav Shah
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