What is notoriously one of the toughest tests in golf might be a little easier this week if weather forecasts for the 2026 Open Championship are any indication. With pleasant conditions and little to no rain expected through Sunday, the British Open will likely play drastically differently than it did the last time it came to Royal Birkdale.
Back in 2017, Jordan Spieth won a waterlogged rendition of The Open. This year’s version, the 154th in the tournament’s lauded history, features 156 PGA Tour stars, LIV Golf players, members of various other worldwide tours and amateurs seeking their moment in the sun.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won last year’s tournament but has scuffled this season, even missing the cut at last week’s Scottish Open, won by Tom Kim. Reigning Masters victor Rory McIlroy and PGA champion Aaron Rai could give the UK another Open winner, while Tommy Fleetwood and Chris Gotterup highlight the group seeking their first major title.
Watch British Open live on Peacock
Here’s everything you need to know about the British Open, including TV schedule and streaming information:
How to watch The Open on TV
All times Eastern:
Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2026 British Open will broadcast via streaming on Peacock starting at 1:30 a.m. before the TV broadcast kicks in on USA Network at 4 a.m. July 16-17. Rounds 3 and 4 will start on USA at 5 a.m. July 18 and 4 a.m. July 19 before switching to NBC at 7 a.m. both days.
How to watch British Open on streaming
Featured group and hole streaming is available on Peacock throughout each round. The main TV broadcast can be streamed via Sling, which carries USA Network, and Fubo, which carries NBC.
Open Championship tee times
The first group tees off at 1:35 a.m. ET in the first round. Here’s a look at some of the featured groups and when they’ll tee off in Round 1. All times Eastern.
British Open favorites, predictions and odds
Rory McIlroy: “Since winning the Open in 2015, McIloy has finished among the top 10 in seven of 10 starts. He tied for fourth at Royal Birkdale in 2017 and tied for seventh last year at Royal Portrush.” – Garry Smits, Florida Times-Union
ODDS: Here are the golfers with the best odds to win the tournament, according to BetMGM.
Open Championship venue: Where is The Open played?
For the 11th time, the Open Championship will take place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, about 17 miles north of Liverpool. Established in 1889 and settling into its current course in 1897, Royal Birkdale last hosted the Open in 2017 when Jordan Spieth won. It also has hosted six AIG Women’s Opens and two Ryder Cups.
Who won the 2025 British Open?
Scottie Scheffler ran away with last year’s Open Championship, winning by four strokes over Harris English. In winning his fourth major title and first British Open, Scheffler shot 17 under par at Royal Portrush. It was his second major win of the year after taking the Wanamaker Trophy at the PGA Championship.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Open Championship tee times for Round 1, how to watch The Open 2026
Reporting by Dan Rorabaugh, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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