NBC plans full coverage of U.S. Open's second round on Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

NBC plans full coverage of U.S. Open's second round on Friday

Summary

NBC will provide extensive coverage of the U.S. Open's second round on Friday, June 16, airing from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET. This year, the broadcast will not switch to Peacock for the final hour, allowing viewers to watch star golfers compete into the evening. NBC aims to take advantage of higher viewership during late coverage, traditionally held for less prominent players. The first round will still be partially streamed on Peacock. Tee times and groupings for the tournament have yet to be announced.

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By the Numbers

•NBC covers U.S. Open second round from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET.
•Final hour of coverage will remain on NBC, not Peacock.
•Star golfers will compete later than usual on Friday.
•Peacock will air late-day coverage on Thursday's first round.
•Tee times and pairings for the tournament are still pending.

Latest Updates

2:30 PMYahoo Sports — NBC extends Friday U.S. Open coverage through conclusion of second round

What they're saying

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NBC’s coverage of the U.S. Open will look just a bit different this year as the network tries to take advantage of the late hours of Friday’s second round. According to a report by Josh Carpenter in Sports Business Journal, “the NBC broadcast network will carry coverage through its conclusion on Friday” rather than shifting…
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