Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026: Viewing options for the PGA on ESPN
The top competitors on the PGA Tour are set to gather at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Twenty-three of the leading 25 golfers globally will participate in this prestigious event. Among them, No. 7 Russell Henley aims to claim victory for the second consecutive year after achieving a one-shot win over Collin Morikawa in 2025.
A total of 72 players will compete for a share of the $20 million prize pool at Bay Hill, which features a $4 million payout for the champion.
Here are important details regarding the 2026 event:
When is the Arnold Palmer Invitational?
The tournament takes place from Thursday to Sunday.
How can fans watch?
Fans can follow all the action via the ESPN App and the ESPN streaming platform.
What is the schedule?
*All times are in Eastern and may change
March 5
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the first round begins.
2 p.m.: Afternoon coverage starts.
March 6
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the second round begins.
2 p.m.: Afternoon coverage starts.
March 7
9 a.m.: Coverage of the third round begins.
12:30 p.m.: Afternoon coverage starts.
March 8
9 a.m.: Coverage of the final round begins.
12:30 p.m.: Afternoon coverage starts.
Coverage will include the main feed, featured holes, and highlighted groups.
Which top players will be playing in the event?
▪︎ Scottie Scheffler
▪︎ Rory McIlroy
▪︎ Tommy Fleetwood
▪︎ Justin Rose
▪︎ Collin Morikawa
How can fans access more golf content from ESPN?
Visit the ESPN golf hub page for the latest updates, highlights, statistics, scores, schedules, rankings, and more.
