The 2026 US Open gets underway on June 18, marking the third major championship of the PGA Tour season. The tournament will run through June 21 and features many of the world's leading golfers competing at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
This year marks the sixth time in the tournament's 126-year history that the championship is being held at Shinnecock Hills.
How to watch in India
Golf fans in India can stream the 2026 US Open on FanCode, which holds the exclusive broadcast rights in the country for the US Open, the Masters Tournament and the PGA Championship. The platform also provides coverage of PGA Tour events and other major international golf competitions.
Viewing information
The tournament will be broadcast on USA Network and NBC in the United States. Viewers can also watch coverage through streaming services that carry the two channels.
The championship concludes on June 21, when one of golf's most prestigious titles will be decided.
McIlroy seeks second major of the year
Among the leading contenders is Rory McIlroy, who is aiming to secure his second major title of 2026 following his victory at the Masters Tournament in May.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will also be in focus as he pursues his first US Open crown. A victory would complete the career Grand Slam for Scheffler, with the US Open being the only major championship he has yet to win.
The field also includes Brooks Koepka, who won the tournament the last time it was staged at Shinnecock Hills in 2018.
Tournament returns to historic Long Island venue
The 126th edition of the US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, located on the eastern end of Long Island. The venue most recently hosted the championship in 2018, when Koepka successfully defended his title.
Recent champions
J. J. Spaun enters the tournament as the defending champion after claiming his first major title in 2025.
Recent winners also include Bryson DeChambeau, who captured the championship in 2024 for his second US Open title after winning in 2020, and Wyndham Clark, who lifted the trophy in 2023.
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