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The 2026 U.S. Open tees off this week as PGA Tour players head to Shinnecock Hills on New York’s Long Island for the third major championship of the season.
Shinnecock Hills returns as a US Open host for the first time since 2018, when Brooks Koepka captured his second consecutive US Open victory. The historic course has staged five previous U.S. Opens and is known for producing winning scores that sit much closer to par than typical PGA Tour events.
The spotlight will naturally fall on World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who has yet to finish outside the top 25 this season and has recorded four top-three finishes in his last six starts. Rory McIlroy arrives after adding another Masters victory earlier this season, while PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai showed he can handle major pressure with a composed breakthrough at Aronimink. Cameron Young has also emerged as a consistent threat this year with two victories, six top-10 finishes and a tie for third at the Masters, adding further depth to a field already stacked with major champions and in-form contenders.
Want to watch the U.S. Open live? Here’s how to stream the events live for free online.
Coverage of the 2026 US Open will air across NBC, USA Network and Peacock beginning Thursday, June 18, with wall-to-wall tournament coverage spanning all four rounds. For fans without cable, there are several ways to stream the championship online and follow featured groups and live action from Shinnecock Hills.
Directv’s MySports Genre Pack carries both NBC and USA Network in most markets, making it one of the most straightforward ways to watch the full broadcast coverage of the U.S. Open. New users can take advantage of a 5-day free trial. For a limited time, the MySports Genre Pack is $49.99 for your first two months and includes ESPN Unlimited, Golf Channel, MLB Network and more.
Peacock will stream all NBC coverage, including live tournament action, featured groups, and additional analysis throughout the week. The premium plan offers live sports starting at $10.99/month, making it the most affordable standalone option for watching the major championship without cable.
Sling‘s Orange + Blue plan includes USA Network and NBC in select markets. While Sling does not offer a free trial, their plans are relatively affordable, with Sling Orange starting at $45.99/month and Sling Orange + Blue starting at $60.99/month.
The 2026 U.S. Open tees off Thursday, June 18 and ends on Sunday, June 21. Here’s the full streaming schedule:
Round 1 (Thursday, June 18)6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: USA Network5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Peacock, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN)
Round 2 (Friday, June 19)6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Peacock, NBCSN1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: NBC, Peacock
Round 3 (Saturday, June 20)10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: USA Network12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: NBC, Peacock
Final Round (Sunday, June 21)9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: USA Network12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: NBC, Peacock