How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship with DISH Network
Major championship season is in full swing for 2026. The world's finest golfers have descended upon the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, for the 108th edition of the PGA Championship. Running from Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, this iconic tournament promises high-stakes drama as the field of both PGA and LIV golfers battles for the historic Wanamaker Trophy.
If you are a DISH Network subscriber looking to catch every drive, chip, and putt from home or on the go, here is your comprehensive guide to the TV schedule, channel numbers, key storylines, and tournament odds. Not a DISH subscriber? Follow this link to find the best offer and subscribe to DISH today!
The 2026 PGA Championship Broadcast Schedule on DISH
DISH Network provides full coverage of the tournament's primary television broadcasting partners—ESPN and CBS. You can easily navigate the four days of action using your standard DISH package.
ESPN (Channel 140): Home of the main broadcast coverage for the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday, alongside early morning coverage over the weekend.
ESPN2 (Channel 143): Features supplemental late-afternoon tournament coverage during the opening round.
CBS (Local Channels): Takes over for prime-time weekend broadcasts, delivering the final stretch of the third and fourth rounds.
Day-by-Day Viewing Guide (All Times Eastern)
Thursday, May 14 (Round 1): 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on ESPN (Channel 140); 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on ESPN2 (Channel 143)
Friday, May 15 (Round 2): 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on ESPN (Channel 140)
Saturday, May 16 (Round 3): 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on ESPN (Channel 140); 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on CBS (Local Channel)
Sunday, May 17 (Final Round): 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on ESPN (Channel 140); 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on CBS (Local Channel)
Additionally, Golf Channel will be live at Aronimink Golf Club with daily coverage and analysis.
Watch on the Go: DISH subscribers can stream the action live away from the living room. By downloading the DISH Anywhere app on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, you can securely stream ESPN, ESPN2, and your local CBS affiliate with a valid Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
Blockbuster Storylines to Follow
This year's major unfolds against a backdrop of historic pursuits and structural shifting across the professional golf landscape:
Battle at the Top: Defending champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is looking to repeat his dominant performance from last year. However, his primary obstacle is World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who is riding an absolute wave of confidence following his historic second Masters title in April. If Rory can win here, it would be a major step toward the rarest of PGA accomplishments: the Calendar-Year Grand Slam.
The Unstoppable Challenger: Cameron Young has established himself as a fierce contender to golf's "Big Two". Young enters the week on a generational heater after securing signature victories at both The Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship.
LIV Golf's Final Stand: In a shocking development, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it will end its multi-billion-dollar funding of LIV Golf at the close of the 2026 season. This leaves LIV's top stars, including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, facing severe scrutiny and intense pressure to perform during their remaining major appearances.
The Career Grand Slam: Jordan Spieth steps up for his tenth attempt to claim the elusive fourth leg of golf's career Grand Slam, a feat only six other players in history have ever accomplished – including Rory McIlroy, who earned his last year.
Course Identity & Weather Forecast
Aronimink Golf Club is a legendary Donald Ross parkland layout designed in 1928. The course underwent an extensive restoration by Gil Hanse in 2016-17 that expanded the greens and more than doubled the total bunker count to a punishing 174 hazards.
However, Mother Nature is poised to alter the tournament layout defenses. Steady rains ahead of tournament play mean soft, damp course conditions for the early rounds. Receptive greens will heavily favor the field's longest hitters, allowing "bombers" to fly fairway hazards and launch aggressive approach shots directly at the pins. Conversely, missing the fairways will present harsh penalties in a thick, wet, and highly "juicy" rough.
2026 PGA Championship Betting Odds
A distinct tier list of top betting favorites has settled ahead of the opening round. Here are DraftKings odds as of the morning of May 14:
Scottie Scheffler (+360): Enters the week as the betting favorite to successfully defend the Wanamaker Trophy.
Xander Schauffele (+1000): While his overarching resume points to him being a massive threat, his chances this week are shaped by a fascinating mix of elite ball-striking, a recent dip in form, and his own candidly lowered confidence.
Rory McIlroy (+1125): Sitting firmly near the top of the odds board as he aims for his third career PGA Championship win.
Cameron Young (+1550): Considered a massive liability for oddsmakers as his elite ball-striking numbers continue to skyrocket.
Jon Rahm (+1750) & Bryson DeChambeau (+2600): The premier LIV competitors looking to rewrite the narrative after quiet outings at Augusta.
Sleepers Worth Watching
Russell Henley (+4200): A highly patient, methodical short-game artisan coming straight off an impressive T3 finish at the Masters.
Sepp Straka (+9800): Currently sitting top-15 on tour in strokes gained approach and owns strong regional history after capturing last year's Truist Championship at the nearby Philadelphia Cricket Club.
