Once a major, the US Amateur is now a significant step on the road to greatness, with recent winners including Viktor Hovland, Bryson DeChambeau and Matt Fitzpatrick. After six gruelling days, No.23 Jay Leng Jr. and No.90 Jack Whaley meet in a marathon 36-hole final with the Havemeyer Trophy on the line. The final tees off at 9am EDT, and live coverage runs from 3pm-6pm. We have all the info on how to watch US Amateur Championship 2026 online and on TV.
US Amateur Championship 2026: Key Information
• Dates: August 10-16, 2026
• Venues: Merion Golf Club East Course (stroke play, match play), Ardmore, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Country Club (stroke play), Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, USA
• TV Channels: NBC, Peacock (US)
• Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
Leng Jr., who's coming off a 2-and-1 victory over No.56 Logan Reilly, has carded the most eye-catching results of the week, having also despatched No.3 Tyler Watts and No.19 Jack Turner. The Stanford starlet has confessed he's beginning to feel the strain, but one last push could see him emulate Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods and become only the 10th player to win the Western Amateur and the US Amateur during the same season.
Whaley saw off multiple comebacks to eliminate No.534 Carter Loflin, with the Doncaster youngster revealing afterwards that he'd been beset by nerves. The Florida State University senior is on the verge of becoming the first Seminole to win this, the 126th edition of the US Amateur, but if he's to get over the line he's going to have to improve his approach to the 18th, which has caused him no end of trouble this week.
Regardless of who comes out on top at Merion today, by reaching the final both Leng Jr. and Whaley have secured their places in next year's US Open and British Open, with invitations to The Masters likely on the way too.
In this guide, Golf Monthly brings you all the details on how to watch US Amateur Championship 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world.
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 for free?
Yes. Although the tournament is behind a paywall, free trials will let you watch the US Amateur Championship without paying a penny.
YouTube TV (10-days), Fubo (5 days) and DirecTV Stream (5-days) each carry NBC.
While it's not technically free, you can also get 30 days of Peacock for $1 by signing up to Walmart Plus.
Abroad for the US Amateur Championship? Unlock your free streams and trials with NordVPN (75% off).
Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 from anywhere
Away from home during the US Amateur Championship? Most streaming platforms are geo-restricted, meaning they don’t usually work abroad. A VPN can change your virtual location, allowing you to access your usual golf streaming services wherever you are in the world.
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Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in the US
In the US this week, TV coverage for the US Amateur Championship is spread across NBC and Peacock.
If you haven't got NBC on cable, a cord-cutting service is your best option. Our favourites include YouTube TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream and Fubo.
You can find the full TV schedule below.
US Broadcasting Schedule
All times EDT
Date |
Round |
US Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
Mon (Aug 10) |
Stroke Play Round 1 |
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Tue (Aug 11) |
Stroke Play Round 2 |
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Wed (Aug 12) |
Match Play Round 1 |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Thu (Aug 13) |
Match Play Round 2 |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Fri (Aug 14) |
Match Play Quarter-Finals |
Peacock 3pm–6pm |
Sat (Aug 15) |
Match Play Semi-Finals |
Peacock 3pm–4pm ET; NBC 4pm–6pm |
Sun (Aug 16) |
Match Play Final |
Peacock 3pm–4pm ET; NBC 4pm–6pm |
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in the UK?
The US Amateur Championship hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner in the UK.
A VPN will help you tune in if you're spending time in the UK from the US. NordVPN is our recommended provider.
Can you watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in Australia?
The US Amateur Championship has slipped through the cracks in Australia.
Visiting Australia from North America? Use NordVPN to watch the tournament.
Watch US Amateur Championship 2026 in Canada
The US Amateur Championship is being shown live on TSN in Canada.
TSN+ prices start at CA$8/month, rising to CA$80 for a full annual plan.
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