ESPN expands live coverage of PGA Tour playoffs this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
ESPN will broadcast live coverage of the PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs starting Thursday. This marks the first time the network airs playoff action, following a successful trial in January. The network will enhance its broadcasts with extra cameras and audio features. Player pairings will follow the regular season's model, allowing top players to compete together. Weekend coverage will shift to CBS, marking a rotation in network broadcasts every other year until 2030, while Golf Channel continues its traditional coverage schedule.
- •ESPN broadcasts two hours of playoff coverage Thursday and Friday
- •Michael Eaves will host the live coverage
- •Top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy paired together
- •CBS takes over weekend broadcasts for playoffs this year
- •Golf Channel maintains traditional afternoon coverage during events
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Boosting Coverage of PGA Tour Playoffs
"The move comes after a trial run in January.
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