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The Masters Tournament, usually referred to as the Masters, is one of the four men's major championships in professional golf. It is scheduled for the first full week of April and is the first major golf tournament of the year. The Masters is always held at the same location, the Augusta National Golf Club, a private course in Augusta, Georgia. The tournament has been televised by several channels, including BBC, Sky Sports, ESPN, and CBS. In 2023, ESPN aired the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday, while CBS broadcast the third and final rounds on Saturday and Sunday. For online streaming, viewers could watch the tournament on ESPN+, Masters.com, and the Masters App.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 10-13 April 2025 |
| Location | Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia |
| Broadcasters | ESPN, CBS, Sky Sports, BBC, ESPN Deportes, SuperSport, Canal Plus, Fubo, NBC, FOX, USA Network, FS1, Golf Channel, FS2, DP World Tour Channel, FOX Business, GolfPass, Paramount+ |
| Streaming platforms | Masters.com, Masters App, ESPN+, Sky Sports |
| Highlights | Par 3 Contest, Green Jacket Ceremony, Amen Corner Live |
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What You'll Learn
Watch on TV via ESPN, CBS, and more
Watching the Masters Golf Tournament on TV is a great way to catch all the action. The tournament is aired across two primary channels: ESPN and CBS. If you're in the US, you can tune in to either of these channels to watch the tournament live. Spanish-speaking viewers in the US can watch on ESPN Deportes, while viewers in Latin America can watch on this channel as their primary broadcaster. In the UK, Canada, and Australia, viewers can tune in to Sky Sports, TSN, and Fox Sports, respectively.
ESPN will cover the early action, including the Par 3 Contest and the first and second rounds. Coverage on ESPN typically begins at 3 pm and ends at 7:30 pm ET. You can also watch the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, April 9, from 12 pm to 4 pm ET on ESPN.
For the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday, CBS takes over, with coverage beginning at 2 pm and ending at 7 pm ET. CBS has exclusive over-the-air broadcast rights for the third and final rounds.
For those with traditional cable or satellite TV, DIRECTV is a good option. Its Masters Mix channels offer multiple views of Augusta, including dedicated feeds for specific holes. Hulu + Live TV is another option, giving you access to CBS, ESPN, and ESPN+ for the Masters Tournament.
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Stream online via Masters.com, Masters App, etc
Streaming the Masters Golf Tournament online is easy. Masters.com will carry the live broadcast for all four days of the tournament for free. The website is also the only place to view golfers in the morning before coverage on ESPN or CBS begins. The Masters website also has an online leaderboard that you can use to keep track of live scores, which populates as the players' scorecards are updated.
You can also stream the tournament through the Masters App. On the morning of Thursday, April 10, for example, the app carried Honorary Starters from 7:30 a.m., Masters On the Range from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Mornings at the Masters from 9-9:45 a.m., and more.
If you want to watch the tournament through a streaming service, DirecTV Stream is a great option. DirecTV Stream has CBS and ESPN in its Entertainment package, which offers over 75 live channels in total. DirecTV Stream also comes with a five-day free trial. Fubo is another live TV streaming service that carries CBS and ESPN. Fubo offers a seven-day free trial and costs $79.99 per month after the trial ends.
ESPN+ and Paramount+ are also streaming options. ESPN+ costs $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year, while Paramount+ costs $12.99 per month for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, which offers live access to CBS.
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View on Sky Sports in HD and 3D
Sky Sports viewers can watch the Masters Golf Tournament in high definition and 3D. Sky Sports acquired the rights to share coverage of the Masters in 2011, ending the BBC's 25-year domination of the championship's coverage. Sky Sports was the first to broadcast the tournament in 3D, giving viewers a unique view of the stunning Augusta National course. Sky Sports also broadcast the tournament in HD, offering viewers a high-quality viewing experience.
To view the Masters in HD on Sky Sports, viewers needed a Sky Sports subscription and a television that supported HD. In addition to the standard definition feed, Sky Sports provided an HD feed of the tournament, which viewers could access by tuning to the correct channel. For viewers who wanted an even more immersive experience, Sky Sports also offered a 3D feed of the tournament. To access the 3D feed, viewers needed a 3D-capable television and compatible 3D glasses.
The 3D coverage of the Masters gave viewers a unique perspective on the tournament, allowing them to see the contours of the course and the action in a whole new way. Sky Sports' coverage of the Masters in 3D was made possible by the host broadcasters at Augusta National, who provided Sky Sports with the necessary infrastructure and resources to deliver high-quality 3D coverage.
In addition to the 3D coverage, Sky Sports also offered extensive coverage of the Masters in HD. Sky Sports screened all four days of the tournament live and in HD, giving viewers the opportunity to watch every shot and follow their favorite players throughout the entire event. Sky Sports also provided exclusive live coverage of the Par-3 contest, as well as an extra hour of live coverage during the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.
To enhance the viewing experience even further, Sky Sports offered several additional features and options for viewers. For example, Sky Sports+ gave fans the chance to follow streams of featured groups at different events, as well as live coverage of selected holes. Sky Sports' Ultra HD pack provided even higher-quality visuals for those with compatible televisions. With so many options available, viewers could choose the viewing experience that best suited their preferences and equipment.
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Watch on YouTube and Paramount+
You can watch the Masters Golf Tournament on YouTube TV with a 7-day free trial, after which it costs $73 per month. YouTube TV will give you access to all rounds on ESPN and CBS.
If you only want to watch Rounds 1 and 2 on ESPN, you can subscribe to Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus subscribers will also gain extra, exclusive access to The Masters coverage from 12 PM to 2 PM ET on Saturday and Sunday.
You can also take advantage of Paramount Plus' 7-day free trial and cancel before the week is up. One user reported that when they tried to cancel their subscription on day 6, Paramount Plus offered them a free month.
If you have cable TV, you can watch the entire U.S. Masters Tournament on ESPN and CBS.
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Listen on BBC Radio
The BBC has a long history with The Masters, broadcasting coverage every year since 1967. However, since 2020, it has only been able to offer highlights of the tournament. In 2023, the BBC walked away from the deal to continue showing highlights, reportedly due to cost-cutting measures.
Despite this, the BBC will broadcast live coverage of all four rounds of The Masters across its radio platforms throughout the 2025 tournament. Fans can listen to live coverage of the action throughout the four-day event on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website, or the BBC Sounds app.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz, and 990 kHz, or via most TV packages. Online radio coverage, including BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, will be available on the BBC Sounds app or via the BBC Sport website. This is the easiest way to tune in to listen, with coverage available on a host of devices, from laptops and computers to smartphones and tablets.
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Frequently asked questions
The Masters Tournament is televised on ESPN and CBS. ESPN airs the Par-3 Contest and the first two rounds, while CBS takes over for the third and final rounds.
You can stream the Masters Tournament online via ESPN+, Masters.com, and the Masters app. Paramount+ also offers streaming coverage for certain rounds.
The Masters Tournament is scheduled for the first full week of April each year.
The Masters Tournament is always held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
