2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship: TV schedule, streaming, how to watch, tee times

The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, begins this week at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn. The tournament will feature the top players from the PGA Tour, all vying for a spot in the next rounds of the playoffs and the coveted FedEx Cup trophy.

Tournament Highlights:

• Status: First event of the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs.
• Venue: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tenn.
• Dates: Thursday-Sunday, August 13-16, 2026.
• Purse: $20 million ($3.6 million winner's share).
• Field: Top 70 players in the PGA Tour season.

TV Coverage and Streaming:

TV coverage will be provided by CBS, Golf Channel, and ESPN. Online streaming is available via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+. Paramount+ will simulcast CBS's coverage.

TV Schedule (ET):

• Thursday, August 13: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (ESPN); 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Friday, August 14: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (ESPN); 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Saturday, August 15: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Golf Channel); 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (CBS)
• Sunday, August 16: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. (Golf Channel); 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (CBS)

Online Streaming:

PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ offers exclusive early coverage starting at 7:45 a.m. ET all four days of the tournament, along with featured group and hole coverage. CBS coverage can be streamed on Paramount+. Golf Channel telecasts are available on Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel app.

Star-Studded Field and Bubble Watch:

This year's tournament promises to be particularly intense. Among the participants is season leader Scottie Scheffler, aiming for his second FedEx Cup title, and Rory McIlroy, who skipped the first playoff event last season. However, much of the focus will be on players on the bubble of the top 50 FedEx Cup standings. Jordan Spieth, starting the week at 54th, needs a strong performance to keep his season alive.

First Round Tee Times:

First-round tee times will be announced later.

Tournament Basics:

• What: 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship
• Where: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tenn.
• When: August 13-16, 2026
• Purse: $20 million ($3.6 million to the winner)

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is a landmark event on the PGA Tour schedule, marking the beginning of the crucial playoff stretch. Players who perform well here will gain momentum heading into the subsequent playoff events: the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.