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what channel is the waste management open ...

The Waste Management Open (now officially the WM Phoenix Open) is on Golf Channel for early rounds and CBS for weekend coverage , with streaming on ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live) and often Paramount+ for CBS feeds.

Quick Scoop

  • Main TV channels (U.S.)
    • Thursday–Friday: Golf Channel carries the primary live coverage in the afternoon/evening (Eastern Time).
* Saturday–Sunday: Coverage shifts to CBS for the main broadcast windows.
  • Streaming options
    • ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live) : Featured groups, featured holes (including the stadium 16th), and additional live coverage all week.
* **Paramount+** : Streams the CBS broadcast window in many markets (requires an active subscription).
* Limited free highlights often show up on network sites or YouTube, but full live rounds require paid TV/streaming access.

Why it might vary slightly

Broadcast rights and exact tee-time windows can shift a bit year to year, especially around other big sports events, but the pattern of Golf Channel early / CBS on the weekend / ESPN+ for streaming has stayed consistent into 2026.

If you’re tuning in this week, set your TV to Golf Channel in the afternoon for Round 1 and 2 , then CBS on the weekend , and fire up ESPN+ if you want wall‑to‑wall and featured‑group coverage.

TL;DR:
Golf Channel (Thu–Fri), CBS (Sat–Sun), streaming on ESPN+ and often Paramount+.

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