The Complete Guide to Lpga Golf broadcasts today
The fastest way to see exactly which LPGA event is airing today is to open the LPGA Official App or go to LPGA.com/schedule. Most tournament rounds follow a predictable TV pattern: Thursday and Friday on Golf Channel, Saturday and Sunday on NBC, CBS, or ABC, with streaming simulcasts on Peacock, ESPN+, and the LPGA app. Below you’ll find the specific broadcast channels, streaming options, time‑zone adjustments, and what to do when a feed seems to have vanished.
How Today’s LPGA Broadcast Typically Works
The LPGA season runs from January through November, with about 30 events. The broadcast partner rotates by event, but there are two main buckets: standard tournaments and major championships.
Standard tournaments
Thursday and Friday rounds air on Golf Channel, typically 12:00–3:00 pm ET (windows shift slightly by event). Saturday and Sunday coverage begins on Golf Channel from 12:00–3:00 pm ET, then switches to NBC from 3:00–6:00 pm ET. Some events use CBS or ABC instead of NBC, especially if they carry a network‑specific sponsor.
Major championships (five per year)
- Chevron Championship (April): Golf Channel / NBC
- U.S. Women’s Open (May‑June): NBC, USA Network, Peacock
- KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June): Golf Channel / NBC
- Amundi Evian Championship (July): Golf Channel / NBC
- AIG Women’s Open (August): NBC, Golf Channel, Peacock (often early‑morning windows due to UK time)
During majors, you may see extended coverage on NBC early in the morning or late afternoon. The LPGA app always lists the exact network for each round, including any tape‑delay windows for events held in Asia or Australia.
Step‑by‑Step: Find Today’s Broadcast
Step 1: Open the LPGA Official App or LPGA.com/schedule.
The app is free on iOS and Android. The schedule defaults to the current week. If a tournament is active, you’ll see a row for today’s date with the broadcast channel, start time (Eastern), and streaming links.
Step 2: Check if today is a tournament day.
If the schedule shows “No events scheduled,” it’s an off‑week. No live LPGA golf airs today, though Golf Channel may replay past rounds or other women’s golf content (e.g., Epson Tour or amateur events). Some tournaments have Monday finishes due to weather; the app always reflects the updated broadcast plan.
Step 3: Tune to the listed channel.
- Cable or satellite: Go to Golf Channel, NBC, CBS, or ABC at the stated time.
- Streaming: Open Peacock for Golf Channel/NBC simulcasts (requires Peacock Premium, $5.99/month with ads).
- Open ESPN+ for featured groups and early‑round live streams (major events only).
- Open the LPGA app for free live feeds of featured holes or non‑televised events (e.g., early rounds of the Chevron Championship may stream free on the app).
Step 4: Search within the streaming app.
- On Peacock: tap “Sports” then “Golf” or search “LPGA.”
- On ESPN+: search “LPGA” and look for “Featured Groups” or “Main Feed.”
- On the LPGA app: the live feed appears on the home screen during broadcast windows. If it says “Off Air,” the broadcast hasn’t started yet.
Example from the 2024 Mizuho Americas Open:
- Thursday: Golf Channel 3:00–6:00 pm ET (delayed from morning rounds)
- Friday: Golf Channel 3:00–6:00 pm ET
- Saturday: Golf Channel 12:00–3:00 pm ET, then CBS 3:00–6:00 pm ET
- Sunday: CBS 3:00–6:00 pm ET
If you tuned to Golf Channel at 3:30 pm Saturday, you’d miss the switch to CBS. The app prints both windows clearly.
Confirming You’re Watching the Right Broadcast
Open the LPGA app’s live scoring tab. Compare the player names and hole numbers on screen to the live leaderboard. A mismatch of more than 15 minutes means you’re on a tape‑delayed feed—common for early‑morning Asian events that air in U.S. prime time (e.g., the Honda LPGA Thailand, which plays overnight Eastern time and gets replayed on Golf Channel at 2:00 pm ET).
Check the “Live” vs. “Taped” label in the LPGA app. If it says “Taped Delayed,” the broadcast is not happening in real time. Also, look for on‑screen weather or daylight cues: if it’s dark outside at a tournament in Texas but the feed shows bright sun, it’s a replay.
When a Broadcast Seems Missing
Common causes and fixes
| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| Regional blackout | If you’re within 75 miles of the tournament venue, Peacock or YouTube TV may block the feed. Switch to over‑the‑air antenna (NBC, CBS, ABC) or your cable box. |
| Wrong subscription tier | Peacock free tier does not include Golf Channel simulcasts. You need Peacock Premium. ESPN+ requires a separate $10.99/month subscription (or part of the Disney bundle). |
| Weather delay | Broadcast windows can shift by 1–3 hours. The LPGA app posts “Weather Delay” announcements. Refresh the app and check “Announcements.” |
| Channel changed mid‑round | Some tournaments use NBC for final round but USA Network for early coverage. |
Example: the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open used USA Network for Thursday/Friday before moving to NBC on Saturday. The app always lists the current channel, not a generic week plan. |
| No live golf today | If the app shows no event, you cannot force a feed. Golf Channel may air an encore of a past round or a documentary, but no live LPGA golf. |
Escalation step
If you’ve verified the app says a tournament is scheduled, you have the right subscription, and you still see a blank screen, wait 15 minutes and check again. Coverage windows sometimes start 30 minutes late due to earlier programming. If nothing appears after one hour, tweet @LPGA or visit the tournament’s official social media page for a sudden schedule change (e.g., cancellation or move to a secondary channel).
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