The 2021 Masters at Augusta National is finally here, and everything is setting up for a thrilling 85th edition of the event. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament all week long.
How to watch the Masters
The Masters doesn’t need any extra juice to get fans to watch each April, but this year’s Masters has too many quality storylines to count. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson is only five months removed from claiming his first green jacket, and second major title, at last year’s postponed edition. He hasn’t blown away the competition since, but his winning memories are so fresh he has to be considered among the favorites, as he is.
View from the top: Every hole at Augusta National, explained by a different Masters champion
But DJ and crew will face a different course than they did in November. Early reports from the pros claim the fairways and greens are fiery and fast this week, putting a greater emphasis on the putting and approach game. Bryson DeChambeau hopes he can navigate those conditions expertly as he did at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
Another former Masters champion to keep an eye on is Jordan Spieth. Spieth bookended his 2015 victory with T2 finishes in 2014 and 2016, and even during his recent struggles he’s put on a good show at Augusta. But now Spieth’s swing issues are largely behind him, as evidenced by his victory last week at the Texas Open.
There will be a limited number of spectators at Augusta National this year to catch the action in person, but even when the course is packed with patrons all week, the vast majority of fans tune in from home. Fortunately, there have never been more ways to watch the Masters from wherever you choose.
You can find out exactly how to watch the Masters below.
Masters basics
What: 2021 Masters
Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
When: Thursday-Sunday, April 8-11
Purse: TBA
Last year’s champion: Dustin Johnson
How to watch the Masters on TV
You can watch the 2021 Masters on CBS and ESPN. ESPN will air the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday with four-and-a-half hours of coverage. CBS takes over for the third and final rounds on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Check out the full TV schedule below.
Thursday, April 8: 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, April 9: 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, April 10: 3-7 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, April 11: 2-7 p.m. (CBS)
How to watch the Masters online, streaming
You can stream the 2021 Masters online in various ways via ESPN+, Masters.com and the Masters app. Options include featured group and hole coverage every day of the tournament, simulcasts of all TV broadcasts and more. ESPN+ will also air two hours Masters practice round coverage on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s the full streaming schedule for the 2021 Masters:
TUESDAY, APRIL 6
Practice Round: 12-2 p.m. (ESPN+)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
Practice Round: 12-2 p.m. (ESPN+)
THURSDAY, APRIL 8
Featured Groups: All day (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 9:25 a.m.-6:45 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 11:45 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
Featured Groups: All day (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 9:25 a.m.-6:45 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 11:45 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
SATURDAY APRIL 10
Featured Groups: All day (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 12:30-6:30 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
SUNDAY APRIL 11
Featured Groups: All day (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 12:30-6:30 p.m. (ESPN+, Masters.com)
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2021 Masters tee times: Round 1 (ET)
Tee No. 1
8:00 a.m. – Michael Thompson, Hudson Swafford
8:12 a.m. – Sandy Lyle, Matt Jones, Dylan Frittelli
8:24 a.m. – Ian Woosnam, Jim Herman, Stewart Cink
8:36 a.m. – Sebastian Munoz, Henrik Stenson, Robert Streb
8:48 a.m. – Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Joe Long (A)
9:00 a.m. – Brian Harman, Ian Poulter, Brendon Todd
9:12 a.m. – Charl Schwartzel, Si Woo Kim, Corey Conners
9:24 a.m. – Danny Willett, Joaquin Niemann, Kevin Kisner
9:36 a.m. – Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Cameron Champ
9:48 a.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Harris English, Abraham Ancer
10:06 a.m. – Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland
10:18 a.m. – Sergio Garcia, Webb Simpson, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
10:30 a.m. – Dustin Johnson, Lee Westwood, Tyler Strafaci (A)
10:42 a.m. – Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy
10:54 a.m. – Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey
11:06 a.m. – Vijay Singh, Martin Laird
11:18 a.m. – Larry Mize, Jimmy Walker, Brian Gay
11:30 a.m. – Carlos Ortiz, Mackenzie Hughes, Bernd Wiesberger
11:42 a.m. – Mike Weir, C. T. Pan, Robert MacIntyre
11:54 a.m. – Jose Maria Olazabal, Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin
12:12 p.m. – Victor Perez, Jason Kokrak, Marc Leishman
12:24 p.m. – Fred Couples, Francesco Molinari, Charles Osborne (A)
12:36 p.m. – Zach Johnson, Kevin Na, Gary Woodland
12:48 p.m. – Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar
1:00 p.m. – Billy Horschel, Tyrrell Hatton, Ryan Palmer
1:12 p.m. – Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler
1:24 p.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Sungjae Im, Matthew Fitzpatrick
1:36 p.m. – Adam Scott, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa
1:48 p.m. – Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Thomas
2:00 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa
2021 Masters tee times: Round 2 (ET)
Tee No. 1
8:00 a.m. – Vijay Singh, Martin Laird
8:12 a.m. – Larry Mize, Jimmy Walker, Brian Gay
8:24 a.m. – Carlos Ortiz, Mackenzie Hughes, Bernd Wiesberger
8:36 a.m. – Mike Weir, C. T. Pan, Robert MacIntyre
8:48 a.m. – Jose Maria Olazabal, Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin
9:00 a.m. – Victor Perez, Jason Kokrak, Marc Leishman
9:12 a.m. – Fred Couples, Francesco Molinari, Charles Osborne (A)
9:24 a.m. – Zach Johnson, Kevin Na, Gary Woodland
9:36 a.m. – Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar
9:48 a.m. – Billy Horschel, Tyrrell Hatton, Ryan Palmer
10:06 a.m. – Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler
10:18 a.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Sungjae Im, Matthew Fitzpatrick
10:30 a.m. – Adam Scott, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa
10:42 a.m. – Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Thomas
10:54 a.m. – Jordan Spieth, Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa
11:06 a.m. – Michael Thompson, Hudson Swafford
11:18 a.m. – Sandy Lyle, Matt Jones, Dylan Frittelli
11:30 a.m. – Ian Woosnam, Jim Herman, Stewart Cink
11:42 a.m. – Sebastian Munoz, Henrik Stenson, Robert Streb
11:54 a.m. – Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Joe Long (A)
12:12 p.m. – Brian Harman, Ian Poulter, Brendon Todd
12:24 p.m. – Charl Schwartzel, Si Woo Kim, Corey Conners
12:36 p.m. – Danny Willett, Joaquin Niemann, Kevin Kisner
12:48 p.m. – Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Cameron Champ
1:00 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Harris English, Abraham Ancer
1:12 p.m. – Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland
1:24 p.m. – Sergio Garcia, Webb Simpson, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
1:36 p.m. – Dustin Johnson, Lee Westwood, Tyler Strafaci (A)
1:48 p.m. – Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy
2:00 p.m. – Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey
