The Masters 2026 tournament is set to begin this week, marking the start of golf’s premier event of the year. Renowned golfers such as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are anticipated to compete fiercely at Augusta National in Georgia.
The competition will span four days, with a total of 92 players vying for victory, including notable English players like Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose. McIlroy, the defending champion from the previous year, will strive to maintain his title after achieving his first career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters. Should he succeed, he would emulate Tiger Woods as the last player to secure consecutive titles.
McIlroy faces stiff competition from world number one, Scottie Scheffler, who is determined to secure his third Green Jacket in five years after finishing fourth in the 2025 championship.
As the countdown to The Masters 2026 kick-off approaches, here is a comprehensive guide to keeping up with all the tournament action. Fans can indulge in three days of pre-Masters coverage starting from Monday, April 6, which includes practice sessions and the Masters Par-3 contest on Wednesday, April 8. The official commencement of The Masters 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, with live coverage beginning at 2 pm BST.
For the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday, coverage will commence at a later time of 4:30 pm. The exclusive broadcaster for The Masters in the UK is Sky Sports Golf, offering various viewing options to fans. Sky’s Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle present access to 135 channels, including nine from Sky Sports, along with additional services like HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu.
Sky offers discounted sports channel packages for new subscribers, such as the £44 Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle, encompassing a wide array of entertainment options. Existing Sky customers can also enhance their package with Sky Sports for an introductory price of £20. Additionally, Virgin Media provides a Sport bundle with Sky Sports channels for £52.99 per month, offering a comprehensive package with 200 channels, including nine from Sky Sports, Netflix, and high-speed broadband services.
For a more premium experience, the Max Volt bundle from Virgin Media at £76.99 per month offers an extensive selection of over 230 channels, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, coupled with ultra-fast broadband and an O2 SIM card with unlimited data, minutes, and texts. Both Sky and Virgin Media inform customers of potential price adjustments during the contract period, ensuring transparency in their pricing policies.
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