Golf enthusiasts preparing for next month's Masters Tournament at Augusta National are set to receive the most comprehensive broadcast coverage in the event's storied history. A groundbreaking new partnership with Prime Video promises to deliver an unprecedented, statistics-driven viewing experience, particularly focused on the iconic Amen Corner.
Enhanced Broadcast Schedule and Digital Partnerships
The 2026 Masters, scheduled for 9-12 April, will feature an expanded broadcast lineup that integrates traditional television with innovative streaming options. Prime Video will stream two hours of live coverage from 1pm to 3pm Eastern Time on both Thursday and Friday, seamlessly transitioning into ESPN's broadcast of the opening two rounds. ESPN, which began televising the weekend rounds in 2008, will also introduce a new two-hour pre-game show titled "Welcome to the Masters" airing from 10am to noon Eastern Time before play begins on Thursday and Friday.
Exclusive Amen Corner Coverage
The most significant enhancement comes through Prime Video's exclusive "Inside Amen Corner" feed, which will operate from 10:45am to 6pm Eastern Time on Thursday and Friday, and from 11:45am to 6pm Eastern Time over the weekend. This dedicated stream will provide golf fans with an in-depth, statistics-enhanced perspective on navigating three of Augusta National's most celebrated and challenging holes: the par-4 11th, the par-3 12th spanning Rae's Creek, and the par-5 13th. Further details about this innovative coverage are expected to be announced next week.
Documentary Content and Traditional Broadcasts
The collaboration between Augusta National and Prime Video has already produced a documentary titled "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait," which premieres on 30 March. This follows Rory McIlroy's historic first Masters victory last year. Meanwhile, CBS will continue its seven-decade tradition of broadcasting the weekend rounds, with two hours of lead-in programming available on Paramount+. NBC plans to air a mini-documentary on Sunday, 5 April, titled "Photographer No. 24," focusing on baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.'s experience as an official photographer during last year's tournament.
Digital Platform Enhancements
The Masters' official digital platforms will maintain their comprehensive live coverage options, including:
- Featured groups throughout the tournament
- Holes 4 through 6
- Amen Corner
- Holes 15 and 16
- On The Range practice sessions
"Range Tracker" returns for its second year, providing both live and recorded data for every shot from the practice range. A new addition for 2026 is the "Masters Vault Search," which will allow fans to access specific tournament clips from over fifty years of Sunday broadcasts, creating an unprecedented historical archive for golf enthusiasts.
This expanded coverage represents a significant evolution in how golf fans will experience The Masters, combining traditional broadcast excellence with cutting-edge digital innovation and exclusive streaming content that promises to bring viewers closer to the action than ever before.
