Formerly one of golf's majors, the US Amateur Championship is now a significant step on the road to greatness, with recent past winners including Viktor Hovland, Bryson DeChambeau and Matt Fitzpatrick. The 312-player field will be cut to 64 today – and No.1 Preston Stout, No.5 Luke Poulter and reigning champion Mason Howell are on the outside looking in. We have all the info on how to watch US Amateur Championship 2026 online and on TV.
US Amateur Championship 2026: Key Information
• Dates: August 10-16, 2026
• Venues: Merion Golf Club East Course (stroke play, match play), Ardmore, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Country Club (stroke play), Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, USA
• TV Channels: NBC, Peacock (US)
• Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
The action begins with a pair of 18-hole rounds in the stroke-play format, after which the top 64 make the cut for the match-play contest on the East Course at Merion Golf Club. If necessary, a playoff will be held to get the draw to exactly 64 players.
At the midway point of the preliminary competition, No.72 Finn Koelle and No.464 William Lisle share the lead at 5-under, with Max Herendeen and Drake Harvey on their tail, and No.4 Miles Russell part of a 10-way tie on 3-under.
47 of the top 50 players in the World Amateur Golf rankings, but we're in danger of losing several big names early on. Stout, at T215 on 5-over, tees off at 1.03pm ET / 6.03pm BST; Poulter, at T77 on 1-over, tees off at 2.09pm ET / 7.09pm BST; Howell, at T181 on 4-over, tees off at 7.24pm ET / 12.24am BST.
Four rounds of knockout ties follow, culminating with Sunday's 36-hole final, a straight showdown for the Havemeyer Trophy. It's a gruelling schedule, but spare a thought for Kihei Akina, who made the cut at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina, only to finish bottom of the weekend pile.
It was straight onto a plane for the 20-year-old, who'll be in competition for 11 straight days if he makes the final this weekend. He's at T28 on 1-under, and tees off at 7.13pm ET / 12.13am BST.
In this guide, Golf Monthly brings you all the details on how to watch US Amateur Championship 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world. Scroll down for the Round 1 tee times.
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 for free?
Yes. Although the tournament is behind a paywall, free trials will let you watch the US Amateur Championship without paying a penny.
YouTube TV (10-days), Fubo (5 days) and DirecTV Stream (5-days) each carry NBC.
While it's not technically free, you can also get 30 days of Peacock for $1 by signing up to Walmart Plus.
Abroad for the US Amateur Championship? Unlock your free streams and trials with NordVPN (75% off).
Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 from anywhere
Away from home during the US Amateur Championship? Most streaming platforms are geo-restricted, meaning they don’t usually work abroad. A VPN can change your virtual location, allowing you to access your usual golf streaming services wherever you are in the world.
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Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in the US
In the US this week, TV coverage for the US Amateur Championship is spread across NBC and Peacock.
If you haven't got NBC on cable, a cord-cutting service is your best option. Our favourites include YouTube TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream and Fubo.
You can find the full TV schedule below.
US Broadcasting Schedule
All times EDT
Date |
Round |
US Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
Mon (Aug 10) |
Stroke Play Round 1 |
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Tue (Aug 11) |
Stroke Play Round 2 |
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Wed (Aug 12) |
Match Play Round 1 |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Thu (Aug 13) |
Match Play Round 2 |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Fri (Aug 14) |
Match Play Quarter-Finals |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Sat (Aug 15) |
Match Play Semi-Finals |
Peacock 3pm–4pm ET; NBC 4pm–6pm |
Sun (Aug 16) |
Match Play Final |
Peacock 3pm–4pm ET; NBC 4pm–6pm |
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in the UK?
The US Amateur Championship hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner in the UK.
A VPN will help you tune in if you're spending time in the UK from the US. NordVPN is our recommended provider.
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in Australia?
The US Amateur Championship has slipped through the cracks in Australia.
Visiting Australia from North America? Use NordVPN to watch the tournament.
Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in Canada
The US Amateur Championship is being shown live on TSN in Canada.
TSN+ prices start at CA$8/month, rising to CA$80 for a full annual plan.
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