Guide to watching round two of The Masters 2026 for free: Timing and streaming options

April 10, 2026

The 2026 Masters is now in its second round at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy is looking to join the elite group of golfers who have won back-to-back Masters titles. He started strong with a score of 67 (-5) in the opening round and is currently tied for the lead. Sam Burns is also at the top of the leaderboard after Thursday.

As of now, McIlroy is viewed as the frontrunner to win, while Scottie Scheffler, sitting in a tie for sixth, trails by three strokes.

Today’s schedule is packed with golf action. Here’s what you need to know:

When: April 10th at 7:40 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Where: Augusta National Golf Course, Augusta, Georgia
Channel: ESPN (coverage begins at 3 PM ET)
Streaming: Available on DIRECTV (with a free trial) and Prime Video

Some big names had a rough start, like Jon Rahm who finished the first round at +6, and Bryson DeChambeau, who ended up at +4 after an unfortunate incident in a bunker on the 11th hole.

If you’re keen on catching the Masters this year, there are several streaming options available. Be sure to check the details below for the set times and channels.

When is the Masters 2026?

The tournament runs from April 10th to April 12th.

How to watch the Masters for free

You can watch the Masters through multiple networks and streaming services. If you’re a cable-cutter, try combining DIRECTV and Prime Video, both offering free trials.

The DIRECTV choice plan starts at $59.99 for the first month (with a 5-day free trial) and gives access to ESPN, where you can watch coverage starting 3 PM ET. They also offer streaming of selected featured groups throughout the day.

Prime Video provides early group coverage today, plus a two-hour broadcast beginning at 1:00 PM ET. If you haven’t signed up for Amazon Prime yet, you can try Prime Video for free for your first 30 days.

Masters 2026 April 10 TV Schedule

Masters 2026 Streaming Schedule for April 10th

Besides the afternoon and evening broadcasts, several streaming services will be covering the morning sessions. All times are in Eastern Time.

Masters on the Range: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Paramount+)
Featured groups: 9:15 AM – 7:30 PM (Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DIRECTV)
Featured holes (4, 5, 6): 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM (ESPN app)
Featured holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12, 13): 10:45 AM – 6 PM (Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DIRECTV)
Featured holes (15 and 16): 11:45 AM – 7 PM (Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DIRECTV)