2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship Thursday TV Coverage: How to Watch Round 1

The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, kicks off Thursday morning with the first round at TPC Southwind. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the first playoff event with a comfortable lead in the FedEx Cup standings. While he doesn't necessarily need a win to advance to the next two playoff events, Scheffler is motivated to perform well, especially given his relatively low win total this season.

Key Details for Round 1:

• Event: 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, first FedEx Cup Playoff event.
• Venue: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee.
• Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 (First Round).
• Top Player: Scottie Scheffler, current FedEx Cup leader.
• Broadcast: ESPN, Golf Channel, and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+.

How to Watch on Thursday:

Fans can follow the first round action through various broadcast and streaming options:

• TV Coverage:
  • ESPN: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET.
  • Golf Channel: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET.
• Online Streaming:
  • PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: Exclusive early coverage begins at 7:45 a.m. ET, featuring featured groups and holes. ESPN's TV broadcast will also be simulcast.
  • "Marquee Group: Quiet Please" stream on ESPN+: An announcer-free viewing option.
  • Golf Channel App: A simulcast of Golf Channel's TV coverage.

Scheffler's Motivation:

Despite his strong position in the FedEx Cup standings, Scottie Scheffler has extra motivation this week. While he is secure in his playoff status, this season has seen him achieve only one PGA Tour victory, despite five runner-up or tied-for-runner-up finishes. A win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship would not only solidify his Player of the Year campaign but also add a crucial victory to his 2026 record.

Round 1 Tee Times (ET):

Early tee times are scheduled for the opening groups:

• 8:10 a.m.: Jackson Koivun
• 8:20 a.m.: Sam Stevens, Pierceson Coody
• 8:30 a.m.: Harris English, Maverick McNealy
• 8:40 a.m.: Alex Noren, Eric Cole
• 8:50 a.m.: Nico Echavarria, Ryo Hisatsune
• 9:00 a.m.: Michael Thorbjornsen, Sepp Straka
• 9:10 a.m.: Tommy Fleetwood, Jordan Spieth
• 9:20 a.m.: Tom Kim, Ludvig Åberg
• 9:30 a.m.: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler

Complete Round 1 tee times are available, allowing fans to plan their viewing of favorite players. The tournament is set to be a thrilling start to the FedEx Cup Playoffs.