{"id":45486,"date":"2026-04-06T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:44:15","slug":"masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Masters 2026: Latest news and analysis, how to watch and more coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/#News_from_the_Masters\" >News from the Masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/#Master_Tier_Latest_news_and_analysis_how_to_watch_and_more_coverage\" >Master Tier: Latest news and analysis, how to watch, and more coverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/#Rory_McIlroy_and_the_Northern_Ireland_town_thats_part_of_his_story\" >Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that&#8217;s part of his story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/#From_2025_%E2%80%98This_is_the_best_day_of_my_golfing_career_Rory_McIlroy_finally_gets_his_green_jacket\" >From 2025: &#8216;This is the best day of my golfing career&#8217;: Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/masters-2026-latest-news-and-analysis-how-to-watch-and-more-coverage\/#From_2025_The_best_moments_of_the_final_round\" >From 2025: The best moments of the final round<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>AUGUSTA, Ga. &#8212; Masters Week is approaching.<\/p>\n<p>Will 2025 champion Rory McIlroy be able to win his second straight title? Will world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler win his third green jacket? Or will Bryson DeChambeau break out with his first win at Augusta National?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll cover the 2026 Masters from start to finish, from rankings to how to watch and the latest news.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s this week&#8217;s complete ESPN TV schedule: Watch here:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><br \/>&#8211;Tuesday Masters: Noon-2pm ET (ESPN App)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><br \/>&#8211;Wednesday Masters: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET (ESPN app)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Par 3 Contest: Noon-2pm ET (ESPN App, Disney+)<br \/>&#8211;Masters &#8220;SportsCenter&#8221;: Noon-1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Welcome to the Masters: 1:00-2:00 PM ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Par 3 Contest: 2-4 p.m. ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Preview Show on &#8220;SportsCenter&#8221;: 4-5 p.m. ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Par 3 Contest (Encore Presentation): 10pm-12am ET (ESPN2)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday and Friday<\/strong><br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Holes 4, 5, 6: 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Group: 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Welcome to the Masters: 10am-12pm ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Amen Corner Live: Noon-7pm ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Holes 15 and 16: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Masters &#8220;Sports Center&#8221;: Noon-3:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)<br \/>&#8211;Round 1 (Thursday) and Round 2 (Friday): 3:00-7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)<br \/>&#8211;Encore Presentations: Round 1 (Thursday) and Round 2 (Friday): 8:00-11:00 PM ET (ESPN2)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday and Sunday<\/strong><br \/>&#8211;Encore Presentations: Round 2 (Saturday) and Round 3 (Sunday): 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. ET (ESPN2)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Group: 10:15 a.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN app)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Holes 4, 5, 6: 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Amen Corner Live: 11:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Masters Featured Holes 15 and 16: 12:30pm-6:30pm ET (ESPN App)<br \/>&#8211;Round 3 (Saturday) and Final Round (Sunday): 5:00-7:00 PM ET (ESPN Deportes)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News_from_the_Masters\"><\/span>News from the Masters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maria Jose Marin wins the Augusta National Women&#8217;s Amateur. <strong>read<\/strong><br \/>Rory McIlroy: For the first time, I focused on &#8220;enjoying&#8221; the Masters. <strong>read<\/strong><br \/>Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters due to family health issues. <strong>read<\/strong><br \/>2025: McIlroy wins the Masters in a playoff to win the Career Grand Slam. <strong>read<\/strong><br \/>2025: Rise even if you lose: To win big, you must endure &#8220;heartache.&#8221; <strong>read<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/i\/mlb\/infographics\/greyline.png\" width=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_Tier_Latest_news_and_analysis_how_to_watch_and_more_coverage\"><\/span>Master Tier: Latest news and analysis, how to watch, and more coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0328%2Fpga_masters%2Dtier%2Drankings_16x9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0328%2Fpga_masters%2Dtier%2Drankings_16x9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0328%2Fpga_masters%2Dtier%2Drankings_16x9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0328%2Fpga_masters%2Dtier%2Drankings_16x9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scotty Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We will provide a detailed introduction to the Masters field, from championship candidates to players aiming to participate. <strong>read<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rory_McIlroy_and_the_Northern_Ireland_town_thats_part_of_his_story\"><\/span>Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that&#8217;s part of his story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through all of McIlroy&#8217;s ups and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Hollywood has been with him. <strong>read<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_2025_%E2%80%98This_is_the_best_day_of_my_golfing_career_Rory_McIlroy_finally_gets_his_green_jacket\"><\/span>From 2025: &#8216;This is the best day of my golfing career&#8217;: Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0403%2Fr1638029_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0403%2Fr1638029_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0403%2Fr1638029_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0403%2Fr1638029_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>There was a lot of nerves, but in the end McIlroy won the Masters, completing a career Grand Slam by wearing the winner&#8217;s jacket. <strong>read<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_2025_The_best_moments_of_the_final_round\"><\/span>From 2025: The best moments of the final round<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check out all the highlights from the incredible final round of the 2025 Masters, which ended with Rory McIlroy in the green jacket. <strong>read<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,44665753\" data-cerebro-id=\"67fc9a86fd092c19d66a0c83\" data-title=\"Rory McIlroy discusses lifted 'burden' from Masters win\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\"><picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0414%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0414%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0414%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview%2Fdm_250414_sc_rory_mcilroy_interview.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"44665753\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>2:12<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Rory McIlroy talks about alleviating the &#8220;burden&#8221; of winning the Masters<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Rory McIlroy spoke to Marty Smith about the pressure he&#8217;s felt throughout his career and the burden that winning the Masters released.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2\/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AUGUSTA, Ga. &#8212; Masters Week is approaching. 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