THE 2026 MASTERS: All you need to know

The 90th Masters tournament returns to Augusta National, bringing with it all the tradition, pressure and drama that define golf’s most iconic major.

Rory McIlroy arrives as the defending champion after completing the elusive career grand slam in 2025, while challengers like Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele and others look to wrestle away the Green Jacket.

DATE: 9-12 April

VENUE: Augusta National Golf Club

BROADCAST DETAILS

* Stream the action LIVE on DStv *

On the Range - Monday 6 April

SS Golf | 6-8pm

On the Range - Tuesday 7 April

SS Golf | 3-6pm

Par 3 - Wednesday 8 April

SS Golf | 8-10pm

Day 1 - Thursday 9 April

Early Coverage | SS Grandstand - 14:45-21:00

Main Feed | SS Golf & SS Grandstand | 21:00-02:00

Day 2 - Friday 10 April

Early Coverage | SS Golf - 14:45-18:00

Main Feed | SS Golf - 18:00-02:00 | SS Grandstand – 23:00-02:00

Day 3 - Saturday 11 April

Early Coverage | SS Golf - 16:15-18:00

Main Feed | SS Golf - 18:00-01:00 | SS Grandstand - 20:30-01:00

Day 4 - Sunday 12 April

Early Coverage | SS Golf - 16:15-18:00

Main Feed | SS Golf - 18:00-01:00

MCILROY’S TITLE DEFENCE

Returning as Masters champion for the first time, McIlroy seeks consecutive wins — a feat rarely achieved at Augusta. With his form peaking, expect high drama each time he steps onto Amen Corner.

THE LIV VERSUS PGA NARRATIVE

With players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in form, Augusta becomes neutral ground where rival tours clash for major supremacy.

EMERGING CONTENDERS

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Patrick ReIed and Jordan Spieth all bring compelling cases for contention. Expect shifting leaderboards and moving‑day fireworks.