J.J. Spaun will be looking to pull off another surprise win this weekend as he aims for back-to-back victories in the US Open. Since Spaun’s shock victory at Oakmont 12 months ago, the LA-born star has played in the Ryder Cup and won the 2026 Valero Texas Open. He nevertheless remains an outside bet for a title defense despite some solid recent performance.
The third of the year’s majors, and the 126th edition of “Golf’s Toughest Test,” this year takes place at the unforgiving Shinnecock Hills course on Long Island, New York, with its exposed coastal winds and firm, fast greens set to challenge the world’s best.
Current No. 1 Scottie Scheffler unsurprisingly comes into the weekend’s action as the big favorite with the bookies, closely followed by reigning Masters champ Rory McIlroy.
J.J. Spaun overcame a flooded golf course and a spirited challenge from Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre to win last year’s US Open by two strokes.
What is the US TV schedule for the US Open 2026?
Linear TV coverage of the tournament in the US is split between USA Network and NBC. The tournament’s first round on Thursday, along with early TV coverage over the weekend, is on USA Network, while NBC will air the second, third and final rounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Here’s the full TV schedule (all times ET):
Thursday
- USA Network: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
- NBCSN: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- NBC: 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
- USA Network: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- NBC: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday
- USA Network: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- NBC: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Meanwhile, Peacock is the tournament’s official livestreaming partner and is offering featured group feeds. There are additional streaming options available via USOpen.com, the NBC Sports app and the USGA app.
Here’s the full streaming schedule (all times ET):
Thursday
- US Open All-Access: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Peacock)
- US Open round 1 coverage: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Peacock)
- Featured groups: 7:30 a.m. to finish (USOpen.com, USGA App)
Friday
- US Open All-Access: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Peacock)
- US Open round 2 coverage: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Peacock)
- Featured groups: 7:30 a.m. to finish (Peacock, USOpen.com, USGA App)
Saturday
- US Open All-Access: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Peacock)
- US Open round 3 coverage: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Peacock)
- Featured groups: TBD (Peacock, USOpen.com, USGA App)
Sunday
- US Open All-Access: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Peacock)
- US Open round 4 coverage: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Peacock)
- Featured groups: TBD (Peacock, USOpen.com, USGA App)
How to watch the US Open 2026 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the golf action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use for accessing region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions to ensure you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $120 a year for its most popular plan (Advanced), but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $90, you’ll get three months free. That’s the equivalent of $6 a month.
Livestream the US Open 2026 in the US
NBC will provide the key linear TV coverage in the US, including the tournament’s later stages. That coverage will also be available to watch via streaming service Peacock.
Peacock currently costs $11 per month for the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan and $17 per month for the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan.
A big chunk of the tournament’s action will be shown live on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes USA Network, making it a great option for fans wanting to watch the early stages of the US Open. It’s $40 a month and features over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1.
Stream the US Open 2026 in Canada
Live coverage of all four days of the 2026 US Open will be available to watch in Canada via TSN, with coverage spanning the sports network’s TSN2, TSN3 and TSN5 linear channels. You’ll also be able to stream all the action via the network’s online platform TSN Plus.
TSN Plus full streaming package boasts exclusive coverage of NFL games, F1, Nascar and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$25 a month.
Livestream the US Open 2026 in the UK
Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service.
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the US Open 2026 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day’s play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament.
Livestream the US Open 2026 in Australia
The US Open can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for the Kayo Sports streaming service.
A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$30 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$46 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts.
Better still, if you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial.
Quick tips for streaming the US Open 2026 using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the tournament after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
