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Royal Birkdale Hosts 2026 Open Championship
16 Jul
Summary
- Royal Birkdale hosts the 2026 Open Championship, its 11th time.
- Jordan Speith won his last Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
- Coverage is available via USA Network and live streams on Peacock and DirecTV.
The prestigious Open Championship has returned to England, with Royal Birkdale serving as the host for the 11th time. This historic course last welcomed the tournament in 2017, when Jordan Speith secured his first Open title. This year's event features compelling storylines, including Scottie Scheffler's defense of his British Open title and Rory McIlroy's pursuit of a second Claret Jug.
Tommy Fleetwood, competing in his home country, is also a notable contender seeking his first major championship. The field includes recent major winners McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and Wyndham Clark, all aiming for their second major of the season. Viewers can tune into the USA Network for coverage, with live streams available on DirecTV and Peacock. Broadcasts begin early, with Peacock streaming the initial portion of the first round on Thursday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. ET, followed by USA Network until 3:30 p.m. ET.
