The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament begins with the first round on April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club. Cue the azaleas, dogwoods and the soft tones of commentators around Amen Corner.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy, who ended his quest by winning his first green jacket, is one of the big names, along with Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schaffele — but spoiler alert, no Tiger Woods.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to get ready for the Masters, including how to watch, live-tracker updates and links to the AJC’s coverage before and during one of golf’s most-heralded tournaments.
Masters 2026 schedule
Practice rounds
April 6 (Monday): Players arrive and do practice rounds
April 7 (Tuesday): Practice rounds, Champions dinner
April 8 (Wednesday): Practice rounds, Par 3 Contest
Tournament rounds
April 9-12 (Thursday–Sunday): The Masters Tournament
Here are the times for the Masters course and events.
Masters tee times
Tee times for Thursday’s opening round have been released. Click the link below for updated tee times.
How to watch the Masters
If you weren’t lucky enough to bet at Augusta National in person, you can tune in through various TV and streaming options.
| Date | Event | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| April 8 (Wednesday) | Par 3 Contest | ESPN app and Disney+ (noon - 4 p.m.) ESPN (2-4 p.m.) |
| April 9 (Thursday) | Round 1 | Amazon Prime Video (1–3 p.m.) ESPN (3–7:30 p.m.) |
| April 10 (Friday) | Round 2 | Amazon Prime Video (1–3 p.m.) ESPN (3–7:30 p.m.) |
| April 11 (Saturday) | Round 3 | Paramount+ (12–2 p.m.) CBS / Paramount+ (2–7 p.m.) |
| April 12 (Sunday) | Final Round | Paramount+ (12–2 p.m.) CBS / Paramount+ (2–7 p.m.) |
Throughout
- Masters live video, which includes coverage of featured groups on Amen Corner (holes 11-13) and other notable holes.
Leaderboard
Check out the official Masters leaderboard.
2026 Masters odds and betting favorites
Scottie Scheffler is favored to win his third green jacket in five years at +550 by BetMGM and FanDuel. DraftKings lists the two-time winner as a +405 favorite.
Odds drop off after Scheffler into a second class of contenders. Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are listed around +1000 to win.
Check out more on the Masters betting odds.
If you believe in South Georgia’s Mason Howell’s chances, he’s at +6600.
What to buy and eat at the Masters
The scramble for Masters gnomes has reached “Hunger Games” levels. If you want one, get there early. They’re sold exclusively in the Masters Golf Shop and are limited to one per person. Rumors aggregated by a Golf Digest article suggest the wildly popular gnomes could be discontinued after this year (so get one, if you can)!
Beyond the gnome, the shop is packed with can’t-miss keepsakes, from classic logo hats to limited-edition gear that only shows up during Masters week
On the food side, tradition runs just as deep. Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner menu offers a peek into the tournament’s most exclusive meal, while the iconic pimento cheese sandwich continues to divide opinion (our Ken Sugiura is firmly not a fan). Here’s his ranking for every Masters sandwich.
Want to bring the Masters home?
Try making the tournament’s signature bites and sips yourself, from pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches to the classic azalea cocktail. Or skip the prep and find the flavors locally, with Atlanta-area restaurants that serve up their own takes on Masters-inspired dishes.
Parking and rideshare
- Parking is free and on a first-come, first-served basis
- Patron parking lots open at 6 a.m. each day, and they close nightly. Organizers ask that patrons not arrive prior to that time.
- The rideshare dropoff point is 2800 Washington Road, Augusta, GA, 30909.
Masters rules: what you can and can’t bring
Find other valuable planning tools and tips, maps, items that are allowed/prohibited and information on mobility and gate entrances.
Who’s playing: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy?
Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away from golf to focus on rehabilitation. McIlroy and other past champions will participate.
Past winners and payout
McIlroy is the defending champion, winning with an 11-under-par 277, with a playoff win over Justin Rose.
Here are some of the other recent champions and the winning payout)
2025: Rory McIlroy ($4.2 million)
2024: Scottie Scheffler ($3.6 million)
2023: Jon Rahm ($3.24 million)
2022: Scottie Scheffler ($2.7 million)
2021: Hideki Matsuyama ($2.07 million)
2020: Dustin Johnson ($2.07 million)
2019: Tiger Woods (fifth title) ($2.07 million)
2018: Patrick Reed ($1.98 million)
2017: Sergio Garcia ($1.98 million)
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