Golf’s elite are heading into the conclusive 18 holes of the 2026 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, an exceptionally important tournament preceding the major championships. This premier event of the Tour consistently offers excitement due to the distinctive challenges presented by TPC Sawgrass, and its history boasts an impressive roster of champions, including the current top-ranked golfers globally.
Speculation mounts regarding who will ascend to victory. The tournament’s decisive round unfolds on Sunday, and enthusiasts can track all developments with real-time leaderboard updates and extensive coverage throughout the day for the 2026 Players Championship.
Rory McIlroy, who claimed his second Players title last year, began this event as the reigning victor. However, hindered by back spasms, he is striving to compete amidst a highly competitive group of players. Collin Morikawa faced an even greater misfortune, sustaining a back injury during a practice swing on the second hole of his Thursday round. Morikawa promptly departed the course and pulled out of The Players tournament.
Similar to McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler possesses two Players Championship victories, having achieved consecutive wins at TPC Sawgrass in 2023 and 2024. Both golfers aim to emulate Jack Nicklaus, the sole three-time champion of The Players; however, neither is genuinely positioned for a win as they head into Sunday’s concluding round. Scheffler improved his performance with a round of 67 on Saturday, yet he remains nine positions adrift of Ludvig Åberg, who leads after 54 holes.
Among the primary contenders pursuing Åberg are Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland, and Matt Fitzpatrick, each requiring exceptionally low scores to close the gap and vie for the title. Given that numerous athletes appear to be hitting their stride—even as uncertainties surround Scheffler and McIlroy—the 2026 Players tournament is poised for a captivating culmination.
Below are the details on how to view the entire competition unfolding this week at TPC Sawgrass, where the PGA Tour’s top talent competes for the largest prize pool in golf. For information on the distribution of the $25 million, consult the 2026 Players Championship prize money breakdown.
Broadcast Schedule for the 2026 Players Championship
All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time
Final Round – Sunday, March 15
Commencement of Final Round: 7:30 a.m.
Television Broadcast: 1-6 p.m. via NBC
Simultaneous Online Broadcast: 1-6 p.m. accessible on Peacock
Digital Streaming Options: From 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on PGA Tour Live
- Highlighted Holes (Specifically Nos. 3, 12, 16, 17)
- Key Groupings
Audio Broadcast: 1-7 p.m. through PGA Tour Radio
