Looking for where to watch BMW Championship 2026? You’re in the right place. The second FedEx Cup Playoff event wraps up Sunday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, and the coverage is spread across ESPN+, Golf Channel, CBS and Paramount+.
Wyndham Clark carried a five-shot lead into the final round. Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay sat closest. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and world No. 1, was further back but still very much in the conversation. Only the top 30 advance to next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake. Every shot matters.
Here’s the complete, up-to-date 2026 BMW Championship TV schedule and every way to stream it.
2026 BMW Championship TV Schedule (All Times Eastern)
Thursday, August 20 – First Round
- 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: ESPN
- 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Golf Channel
- 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.: PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM
Friday, August 21 – Second Round
- 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: ESPN
- 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Golf Channel
- 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.: PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM
Saturday, August 22 – Third Round
- 9:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Golf Channel
- 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: CBS / Paramount+
- 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM
Sunday, August 23 – Final Round
- 9:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Golf Channel
- 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: CBS / Paramount+
- 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM
How to Watch the 2026 BMW Championship Live Stream
ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live) This is the deepest coverage available. Multiple feeds run all day — main tournament feed, marquee group, featured groups, and a featured-hole/Betcast stream. Coverage starts earliest and runs longest every day. If you only subscribe to one service for the playoffs, this is the one.
Golf Channel Traditional cable or the Golf Channel app/website (login required with your TV provider). Also available through most live-TV streaming services that carry the channel (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, etc.).
CBS and Paramount+ Weekend coverage moves to CBS for the back half of the afternoon. Stream it live on Paramount+, the CBS Sports app, or CBSSports.com with a TV-provider login. Over-the-air antenna works for the free CBS signal in most markets.
Other options Many fans use Fubo, YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream to get both Golf Channel and CBS in one package. ESPN coverage on Thursday and Friday mornings also appears in the ESPN app for those with the right subscription tier.
Why the Coverage Split Matters This Week
The 2026 BMW Championship channel lineup follows the standard playoff pattern. Early rounds lean on ESPN and Golf Channel so the networks can still clear room for other sports. Weekend afternoons shift to CBS, which has carried the bulk of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in recent years.
That means if you only have cable and no streaming apps, you still get the decisive holes on Sunday. If you have ESPN+ you never miss a shot from the first group of the morning until the trophy presentation.
Radio remains a solid backup. PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM (channel 92 or the app) carries full-day commentary and interviews that the TV broadcasts sometimes skip.
What to Expect on the Final Round Broadcast
Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman handle the CBS booth. Golf Channel’s crew includes the usual mix of on-course reporters and tower analysts. ESPN+ gives you the pure golf-nerd experience — uninterrupted featured groups and the ability to jump between holes without commercial breaks every six minutes.
Bellerive is a demanding par-70 at 7,448 yards. The broadcast should show plenty of long-iron approaches and pressure putts on the back nine, especially with the top-30 cut hanging over half the field.
Quick Tips for Watching Today
- Start early on ESPN+ if you want the first groups and the bubble players fighting for their season.
- Flip to Golf Channel around midday for the linear TV start.
- Settle in on CBS by 2 p.m. for the leaders and the final stretch.
- Keep the ESPN app open in another window or on a second device for featured-group coverage while the main broadcast focuses on the top of the leaderboard.
The 2026 BMW Championship streaming options give fans more ways to watch than ever. Whether you’re on the couch with cable, streaming on a tablet, or listening in the car, the final round is fully covered.
Clark has the lead. McIlroy and Cantlay are chasing. Scheffler is never out of it. The top 30 are still being decided. Turn it on and enjoy the finish.
FAQ
Where can I watch the BMW Championship 2026 final round today? PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ starts at 9:15 a.m. ET. Golf Channel has early coverage beginning around noon/1 p.m., then CBS takes over from 2 p.m. until the end. Paramount+ streams the CBS broadcast.
Is there a free way to watch BMW Championship 2026? Over-the-air antenna gets you the CBS portion for free in most markets. Some trials of Paramount+ or live-TV services occasionally offer short free windows, but full coverage usually requires a subscription or cable login.
What channel is the BMW Championship 2026 on? Golf Channel and CBS are the primary linear channels on the weekend. ESPN carries early-round windows Thursday and Friday. ESPN+ carries the most complete live stream every day.
Does Paramount+ carry the full BMW Championship 2026? Paramount+ carries the CBS weekend windows (roughly 2–6 p.m. or 3–6 p.m. ET). It does not include the full ESPN+ PGA Tour Live feeds or the Golf Channel portions.
