The 2026 U.S. Open is just a day away before the opening round tees off at the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Shinnecock Hills has challenged the game’s greatest players during the five previous times it hosted the U.S. Open, thanks to its demanding course design. This year, 156 of the world’s top golfers will battle for the championship trophy.
The star-studded field features Brooks Koepka, who etched his name in history as the first back-to-back U.S. Open champion since Curtis Strange in 1988 and 1989, securing titles in 2017 and 2018. Despite recently withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury, Koepka said he will compete at Shinnecock Hills. Joining him are Masters champion Rory McIlroy and PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai, both looking to add another major championship to their resume.
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All eyes, however, will be on Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one and the tournament favorite, as he chases a career Grand Slam. Scheffler has endured an 11-event winless stretch, the third-longest drought of his professional career, ahead of the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open coverage begins Thursday, with live broadcasts on NBC, USA Network, NBCSN and the Golf Channel throughout the tournament. For fans seeking even more access, streaming options will be available on Peacock, and extensive featured group coverage will stream live on the USGA App and USOpen.com.
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How to watch the 2026 U.S. Open
Coverage of the U.S. Open begins Thursday, June 18, offering golf fans multiple ways to watch the tournament.
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NBC, USA Network, NBCSN, and the Golf Channel will provide live broadcasts throughout the week. Peacock will offer streaming coverage, while the USGA App and USOpen.com will feature live streams of key groups.
Thursday, June 18: First Round
Broadcast schedule according to USOpen.com:
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USA Network: 6:30 a.m. -5 p.m. ET
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NBCSN/Peacock: 5-8 p.m. ET
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Featured Groups (usopen.com, USGA App, Peacock): 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2 p.m.
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open, 8-10 p.m.
Friday, June 19: Second Round
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Peacock: 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET
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NBCSN: 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET
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Featured Groups (usopen.com, USGA App, Peacock): 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2 p.m.
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 20: Third Round
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
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USA Network: 10 a.m.-noon ET
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NBC, Peacock: noon-8 p.m. ET
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Featured Groups (usopen.com, USGA App, Peacock): TBD
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open, 8-10 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 21: Final Round
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open, 7-9 a.m. ET
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USA Network: 9 a.m.-noon ET
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NBC, Peacock: noon-7 p.m. ET
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Featured Groups (usopen.com, USGA App, Peacock): TBD
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Golf Channel: Live From the U.S. Open: 7-9 p.m. ET
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, how to watch golf’s third major
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