2026 John Deere Classic PGA Tour TV and streaming schedule: How to watch on Golf Channel, CBS, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
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2026 John Deere Classic PGA Tour TV and streaming schedule: How to watch on Golf Channel, CBS, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+

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The 2026 John Deere Classic is the 27th event of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule, with TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, hosting the latest event on the PGA Tour calendar.

The event starts with a field of 144 players playing for an $8.8 million purse that will determine the latest PGA Tour winner.

The 2026 John Deere Classic field cut will be made after two rounds to the top 65 and ties for the closing two rounds on the weekend. Every player who makes the cut can complete the tournament.

John Deere Classic TV schedule is packed with hours of coverage, with CBS and Golf Channel airing the championship Thursday through Sunday with live golf action from the Quad Cities.

Golf Channel airs coverage on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Golf Channel coverage is from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with early weekend coverage from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

CBS will air coverage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, showing the event until the completion of each day's play, starting at 3 p.m on Saturday and Sunday. This coverage is also available through Paramount+.

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PGA Tour Live is on ESPN+ as well, which is also available in the new ESPN app for customers who have access to ESPN Unlimited. PGA Tour Live coverage precedes TV coverage and extends through the TV window. There are multiple channels available, including Featured Holes, Featured Groups and the Main Feed.

2026 John Deere Classic viewing schedule, times, channels

All times are Eastern

  • Thursday, July 2: PGA Tour Live from 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. on ESPN+, TV coverage from 4-7 p.m. on Golf Channel
  • Friday, July 3: PGA Tour Live from 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. on ESPN+, TV coverage from 4-7 p.m. on Golf Channel
  • Saturday, July 4: PGA Tour Live from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on ESPN+, TV coverage from 1-3 p.m. on Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. on CBS
  • Sunday, July 5: PGA Tour Live from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on ESPN+, TV coverage from 1-3 p.m. on Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. on CBS

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