The Players Championship 2026 live stream: how to watch PGA Tour golf online, Round 1 tee times

• The Players Championship 2026: Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15
• US streams: ESPN+ or Sling TV
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• Round 1 starts Thursday at 7.30am ET / 11.30am BST

This week's Players Championship 2026 live streams from TPC Sawgrass, Florida, feature the biggest PGA tournament so far this season and arguably golf's most iconic hole, the watery 17th. Golf's unofficial fifth major, it will include Rory McIlroy seeking to defend his crown, with world number one Scottie Scheffler drawn in a stellar group with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas.

McIlory overcame JJ Spaun in a nerve-jangling playoff 12 months ago that also set the Ulsterman on his way to winning the Masters and complete his major set. World number one Scheffler will be determined to get his hands back on the trophy ...