The Masters 2026 is set to kick off this week, showcasing golf’s top players vying for victory in the first major tournament of the year at Augusta National in Georgia. Notable contenders like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are expected to compete against a field of 92 players, including English golfers Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.
McIlroy, the defending champion from the previous year, is aiming to secure back-to-back titles after achieving his first career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters. To achieve this milestone, he will need to outperform Scheffler, the world number one, who is determined to claim his third Green Jacket in five years.
Preceding the tournament, fans can enjoy three days of pre-Masters coverage starting on April 6, featuring practice days and the Masters Par-3 contest on April 8. The official start of The Masters 2026 is on Thursday, with first-round coverage commencing at 2pm BST. Subsequent rounds on Saturday and Sunday will begin at 4.30pm.
Viewers can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Golf in the UK. Sky offers various packages for both new and existing customers, including the Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle at £44 per month, providing access to 135 channels, including nine from Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu. For existing Sky subscribers, Sky Sports can be added for an introductory offer of £20.
Alternatively, Virgin Media offers the Sky Sports channels in its Sport bundle, priced at £52.99 monthly, which includes 200 channels, nine from Sky Sports, Netflix, and high-speed fibre broadband. The Max Volt bundle from Virgin Media, priced at £76.99, offers over 230 channels, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, Netflix, ultra-fast fibre broadband, and an O2 SIM with unlimited data, minutes, and texts.
Both Sky and Virgin may implement price adjustments during the contract period. Sky indicates that prices ‘may change,’ while Virgin has confirmed a £4 increase starting in April 2027. It’s important to note these potential price changes when considering these subscription options.