The 2026 Masters Par-3 Contest is a unique and fun tradition held annually on the Wednesday before the Masters Tournament begins. Watch the 2026 Masters Par-3 Contest live stream.
The 2026 Masters takes place from April 9-12 at Augusta National and the Par-3 Contest is an important part of the build up to the year’s first major.
The contest takes place on a dedicated nine-hole, par-27 course at Augusta National Golf Club, separate from the main tournament course.
The holes range from 90 to 155 yards, offering plenty of opportunities for hole-in-ones.
The event is open to all current Masters contestants and former Masters champions. Participation is optional, and players often bring family members who act as caddies.
Since its inception in 1960, no player has won both the Par-3 Contest and the Masters in the same year. Padraig Harrington holds the record for most wins with three titles.
There have been around 100 holes-in-one in the contest’s history, with highlights such as back-to-back aces by Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas in 2016 and Seamus Power achieving consecutive holes-in-one in 2023.
You can watch a live stream and watch all of the drama unfold from the Par-3 Contest at Augusta, as well as full streaming of all four days of the Masters.
Where to watch 2026 The Masters Par-3 Contest Live Stream & Broadcast Details
Main Broadcasters:
- United States & Canada – ESPN+, CBS, & Golf Channel
- United Kingdom – Sky Sports & BBC
Other Countries:
- Australia – Fox Sports & Nine Network
- Belgium/Netherlands – Ziggo Sport
- Czech Republic / Hungary / Romania – Golf Channel CZ
- China – iQiyi
- France – Golf Channel FR
- Germany/Austria/Switzerland – XYZ Sports
- Hong Kong – Now TV
- Iceland – Stod2
- India – Golf.tv
- Ireland – RTE & Eir Sports
- Japan – WOWOW
- Korea – JTBC Golf
- Latin America – Golf.tv
- Malaysia – Astro
- Middle East – Golf.tv
- New Zealand – Sky TV
- Portugal – Sport TV
- Scandinavia – TV3 Sport
- Singapore – Star Hub
- South Africa – Super Sport
- Spain – Movistar Plus
- Taiwan – Sport Cast
- Thailand – Golf Channel
The Masters Golf Format & Schedule
The Par-3 Contest is widely regarded as a fun prelude to the competitive Masters Tournament.
The Masters is then played over four rounds / 72 holes at Augusta National Golf Club with a cut after the opening two rounds.
- Par-3 Contest – Wednesday, April 8
- Day 1 – Thursday, April 9
- Day 2 – Friday, April 10
- Day 3 – Saturday, April 11
- Day 4 – Sunday, April 12
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