The 2026 U.S. Open is set to commence on Thursday, June 18at the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting start to the tournament, featuring some of the world’s top players. Here’s your comprehensive guide to watching the first round, including TV coveragestreaming detailsand tee times.
The opening day of the 126th U.S. Open promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with players like Rory McIlroy aiming to add another major to his collection. McIlroy, who won the 2026 Mastersis hoping to replicate his success from 2014 when he won two majors in a single season. The challenging conditions at Shinnecock Hills, known for its treacherous greens and brutal windswill test the skills of every competitor.
How to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open First Round
The first round of the 2026 U.S. Open will be broadcast on USA and NBCSNwith coverage beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. The telecast will switch to NBCSN at 5 p.m. ETand a live simulcast will be available on Peacock. Additionally, Peacockand the USGA app will provide featured group coverage starting at 7:29 a.m. ET.
TV Coverage Schedule
For those preferring to watch on television, here’s the schedule for the first round:
- USA6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
- NBCSN5 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET
Streaming Options
If you plan to stream the first round, you have several options:
- PeacockU.S. Open Round 1 Coverage from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET and Featured Groups from 7:29 a.m. – finish
- Featured Groups from 7:29 a.m. – finish
- USGA AppFeatured Groups from 7:29 a.m. – finish
2026 U.S. Open Round 1 Tee Times
The first round tee times are set, with players teeing off from both the first and tenth tees. Here are some notable groupings and times:
Tee No. 1
- 7:52 a.m. ETRory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood
- 9:30 a.m. ETBrooks Koepka, Cameron Young, Chris Gotterup
- 3:47 p.m. ETJustin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele
- 4:20 p.m. ETJon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose
Tee No. 10
- 9:52 a.m. ETRory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood
- 3:25 p.m. ETBryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 3:47 p.m. ETDustin Johnson, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland
- 4:09 p.m. ETJ.T. Poston, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel
For the complete list of tee times, refer to the official U.S. Open website or the USGA app.
The 2026 U.S. Open is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with the world’s best golfers competing on one of the most challenging courses in the country. Whether you’re watching on TV or streaming online, you won’t want to miss a moment of the action.
