Viewing options for the 2026 PGA Valspar Championship on ESPN
This week, the PGA Tour heads to Palm Harbor, Florida, for the Valspar Championship. The event will take place on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club and marks the first of three tournaments leading up to the season’s first major, the Masters.
Viktor Hovland, the defending champion of the Valspar, leads a competitive field this week, all vying for a portion of the $9.1 million prize pool. The champion will receive over $1.6 million. Hovland finished the final round of the 2025 Valspar Championship with a 4-under 67, securing a narrow victory by one shot against Justin Thomas.
Here are important details regarding the 2026 event:
When is the Valspar Championship?
The tournament takes place from Thursday to Sunday.
How can fans watch?
Viewers can follow all the action via the ESPN App and the ESPN streaming hub.
What is the schedule?
*All times are in Eastern and may change
March 19
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the first round begins.
March 20
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the second round begins.
March 21
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the third round begins.
March 22
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of the final round begins.
Coverage will feature the main feed, highlighted holes, and featured groups.
Which top players will be participating in the event?
▪︎ Xander Schauffele
▪︎ J.J. Spaun
▪︎ Justin Thomas
▪︎ Matt Fitzpatrick
▪︎ Ben Griffin
How can fans access more golf content from ESPN?
Visit the ESPN golf hub page for the latest updates, analysis, statistics, scores, schedules, rankings, and more.
