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You can watch the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open (WM Phoenix Open) on ESPN+, Golf Channel, CBS, and via several live TV streaming apps, plus the ESPN app’s streaming hub for PGA Tour Live feeds.

Quick Scoop

  • Main dates: Thursday, Feb 5 – Sunday, Feb 8, 2026.
  • Location: TPC Scottsdale, Arizona (aka “The People’s Open”).
  • Core platforms (US-focused):
    • ESPN+ / PGA Tour Live for full-round streaming and featured groups.
* **Golf Channel** for early TV coverage.

* **CBS** for weekend afternoon TV coverage and the finish.

* **Peacock** streams Golf Channel’s coverage if you prefer app-based viewing.

Where to Watch Live

1. Streaming (Best overall access)

  • ESPN+ / PGA Tour Live
    • Streams from early morning through late afternoon each day (multiple feeds: Main Feed, Featured Groups, Featured Holes, Betcast).
* Example window (Eastern Time):
  * Thu, Feb 5: about 9:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  * Fri, Feb 6: about 9:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  * Sat, Feb 7: roughly 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  * Sun, Feb 8: roughly 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Peacock
    • Streams the same Golf Channel broadcasts on all four days once TV coverage starts.
  • Live TV streaming services (if they carry Golf Channel + CBS in your area):
    • YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, etc. can be used instead of cable/satellite.

2. Traditional TV (Cable/Satellite)

All times Eastern.

  • Thursday, Feb 5
    • Golf Channel: approx. 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb 6
    • Golf Channel: approx. 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb 7
    • Golf Channel: about 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
    • CBS: about 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb 8
    • Golf Channel: about 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
    • CBS: about 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Regional restrictions can still apply, so local listings or your provider’s guide are worth checking.

Step‑by‑Step: How to Start Watching

  1. Pick your main platform
    • Want wall‑to‑wall coverage, early tee times, featured holes (like 16)? Choose ESPN+ / PGA Tour Live inside the ESPN app.
 * Prefer to flip on TV and watch a more “curated” broadcast? Use **Golf Channel on weekdays** , **Golf Channel + CBS on weekend**.
  1. Set up your access
    • Subscribe to ESPN+ (if you don’t already), then log into the ESPN app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or streaming stick.
 * Make sure your cable/streaming package includes Golf Channel and CBS; if not, consider a trial of YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo.
  1. On tournament days
    • Open ESPN+ in the ESPN app and select PGA Tour Live / Waste Management Phoenix Open for early coverage and featured groups.
 * When TV windows start, you can either stay in ESPN+ main feed or switch to Golf Channel or CBS to follow the traditional broadcast.
  1. If you’re outside the US
    • Rights vary by country; local sports networks or regional versions of ESPN often simulcast parts of the event.
 * A legitimate local provider (or their app) is usually the most reliable way to watch.

Mini Forum‑Style Angle

“Where do I watch this thing online?”

Old forum threads show people often scrambling for links or using low‑quality unofficial streams. Today, official streams via ESPN+ and legitimate live TV apps are generally more stable, legal, and higher quality than those older, ad‑heavy sites.

Short TL;DR

  • Use ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live) in the ESPN app for full coverage and featured groups.
  • Watch Golf Channel (Thu–Sun early slots) and CBS (Sat–Sun afternoons) on cable or a live TV streaming service.
  • Peacock can stream the Golf Channel portion if you prefer app‑only viewing.

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