Golf fans will be happy to know that the 103rd PGA Championship is finally here. The best golfers in the world will compete live from Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Collin Morikawa will be defending his PGA Championship at the second major championship to be held at Ocean Course. This is the first major at the venue since the 2012 PGA Championship was won by Rory Rory McIlroy. McIlroy is also the favorite to win the PGA Championship and regain his title.
The 2020 event did not have any spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, this year’s tournament will be a return to normalcy as there will be 10,000 spectators allowed each day during the four-day event. Cord cutters can find out how to watch all of the 2021 PGA Championship below.
What time and day will each round be played?
The four-day event will take place with one round happening each day. Rounds 1 and 2 will be from 7:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. ET on May 20 and 21; rounds 3 and 4 will be from 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET on May 22 and 23.
What networks are covering the 2021 PGA Championship and how will it be broken up?
This year, CBS, and ESPN are teaming up to bring the most comprehensive hole-to-hole coverage of the four-day event. ESPN will broadcast each day of the event with supplemental coverage available on ESPN+, while CBS will air the later parts of rounds 3 and 4 for a combined 46 hours of coverage.
Full Coverage Breakdown
- Round 1: Thursday, May 20
- 7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- 1:00—7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Round 2: Friday, May 21
- 7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- 1:00—7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Round 3: Saturday, May 22
- 8:00—10:00 a.m., ESPN+
- 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m., ESPN
- 1:00—7:00 p.m., CBS
- Round 4: Sunday, May 23
- 8:00—10:00 a.m., ESPN+
- 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m., ESPN
- 1:00—7:00 p.m., CBS
Featured Groups and Featured Holes on ESPN+ Times
ESPN+ will be airing Featured Groups and Featured Holes throughout the event so fans can watch every single moment from every whole and never miss a shot.
- Round 1: Thursday, May 20
- Featured Group #1: 7:00 a.m—7:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Groups #2-4: 8:00 a.m—7:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Holes #16-18: 8:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET
- Round 2: Friday, May 21
- Featured Group #1: 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Group #2-4: 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Holes #16-18 8:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET
- Round 3: Saturday, May 22
- Featured Group #1-2: 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Group #3-4 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Holes #15-17: 12:00—7:00 p.m. ET
- Round 4: Sunday, May 23
- Featured Group #1-2: 8:00 a.m—1:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Group #3-4: 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ET
- Featured Holes #15-17: 12:00—7:00 p.m. ET
Which streaming providers are airing the 2021 PGA Championship
The best part of cord cutting is that you can cancel at any time, as there aren’t any long term commitments like cable or satellite. Oftentimes, streaming providers offer free trials so you can test the service out during an event like the 2021 PGA Championship before your account is charged.
Below you can check and see if your streaming provider offers the 2021 PGA Championship.
Youtube TV
For $64.99/mo., YouTube TV offers a complete package to watch all of the action live from Kiawah Island. ESPN, and CBS are included along with 80 other channels, plus DVR, so you can record your favorite moments.
Sling TV
Starting at $35/mo., subscribers of Sling Orange can watch all of the PGA Championship coverage on ESPN. Unfortunately, Sling TV does not currently offer CBS, but with an antenna, you can watch the final 2 rounds.
Hulu + Live TV
For as low as $64.99, Hulu + Live TV is the perfect place to watch the 2021 PGA Championship as it includes CBS, ESPN, plus more than 60 other channels. The streaming platform also includes DVR and a one-week free trial.
fuboTV
The world’s largest sports-oriented streaming service fuboTV includes ESPN and CBS in its Family plan for only $64.99/mo. With over 110 channels, DVR, and a free one-week trial, fuboTV is one of the best values out there.
AT&T TV
For $69.99/mo., the Entertainment package provided by AT&T TV includes ESPN and CBS. On top of 20 hours of DVR, long with over 60 channels, so there’s something for everyone.
Paramount+
Starting at $5.99/mo., Paramount+ lets you stream all of the PGA Championship content airing on CBS and CBS affiliated networks including special access to select holes. With a 7-day free trial, you won’t miss the final 2 rounds and you can watch all of the available content in the expansive library of CBS.
ESPN+
For only $5.99/mo., or $59.99 annually, ESPN+ gives you unique access to the PGA Championship as there will be coverage from select holes over the course of the tournament. ESPN+ subscribers will also have access to all of the PGA Championship content available on the ESPN networks, plus much more like exclusive shows and other events.
Other ways to watch
Cord cutters who are not subscribers to a live TV streaming provider can also watch some of the tournament on their local CBS affiliate. By using a digital antenna or an online service like Locast, you can watch the final 2 rounds on CBS for no additional charge.
PGA Coaching Live Presented by Cadillac will be available on the PGA’s official website throughout the event to give fans access to informative breakdowns from the best coaches the sport has to offer.