Masters 2026: Tee Times And How To Watch Today's Round

The 2026 Masters Tournament enters its third round today at Augusta National Golf Club, with tee times beginning at 10:15 AM ET. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for start times as the weekend competition intensifies, with several top contenders within striking distance of the lead.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 2:05 PM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Åberg, who sits just three strokes back. Tournament leader Rory McIlroy, seeking his first green jacket, starts at 2:15 PM ET with Xander Schauffele in the final pairing.

CBS will broadcast live coverage from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET, with early round streaming available on ESPN+ and Masters.com starting at 10:00 AM ET. The tournament is drawing heightened interest this year after Friday's dramatic second round saw four lead changes.

Augusta National officials moved tee times up by 30 minutes due to potential afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast. Golf fans are particularly invested this year as McIlroy attempts to complete the career Grand Slam and Scheffler aims for his third Masters victory in five years.

Local ticket holders began lining up at the gates before dawn, with merchandise sales reportedly breaking records on Friday. The tournament's economic impact on Augusta, Georgia typically exceeds $120 million annually.

Today's round could prove decisive, as 78% of Masters winners since 1990 were leading or tied after 54 holes. With perfect scoring conditions expected before the weather turns, players will look to make their move early in the day.