What channel is the Players Championship on? How to watch the 2023 Players at TPC Sawgrass on TV

The 2023 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass has arrived, with top players like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm battling for the biggest winner’s check in golf. But what channel is the Players on this week? Here’s everything you need to know to watch the action on TV.

What channel is the Players on?

Conveniently for golf fans hoping to watch the Players Championship on TV or online, there will be extensive coverage available in any form you wish to watch.

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As far as TV goes, Golf Channel and NBC will handle the action, with PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ providing the majority of the streaming coverage

Golf Channel will carry the first and second rounds on Thursday and Friday, with six-hour telecasts beginning at 12 p.m. ET.

NBC then takes over the the third and final rounds on Saturday and Sunday, with their coverage kicking off at 1 p.m. ET both days.

PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive coverage all four days in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage. You can stream simulcasts of the TV broadcasts via Peacock, NBCSports.com and ESPN+.

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Check out the full Players Championship TV schedule for the week below.

2023 Players Championship TV schedule (ET)

Thursday, March 9: 12-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Friday, March 10:
12-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Saturday, March 11:
1-6 p.m. ET (NBC)
Sunday, March 12: 1-6 p.m. ET (NBC)

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