- ESPN’s primary linear channel culminates its FedExCup Playoffs coverage Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
- Michael Eaves will host ESPN’s coverage from East Lake alongside Andy North & Marty Smith
- Justin Rose & Adam Scott among marquee groups featured during Thursday’s ESPN window
- PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App streams all four rounds across four feeds, featuring every shot from Scottie Scheffler on Thursday
- PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast presented by DraftKings returns for the finale with live betting analysis, previews & more
The PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs reach their conclusion this week at the TOUR Championship at historic East Lake Golf Club with everything on the line. Capping ESPN’s first-ever linear presentation of the Playoffs, the network returns for the season finale with a two-hour window Thursday, Aug. 27, and Friday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET.
Beyond the linear windows, PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App puts fans in control across all four rounds, carrying four simultaneous feeds — including a main feed — to close out more than 100 hours of coverage spanning the three-event postseason. ESPN App coverage from East Lake begins Thursday at 11 a.m.
Second round PGA TOUR LIVE featured groups across ESPN and the ESPN App will be determined when Friday tee times are announced following the conclusion of the first round.
Justin Rose & Adam Scott among marquee groups on ESPN as the finale gets underway
ESPN’s early-round coverage on its primary linear channel airs Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. — the final duo of six two-hour ESPN windows across the FedExCup Playoffs — spotlighting a quartet of marquee groups.
- 11:12 a.m. | Former FedExCup champion Justin Rose joins Masters champion Adam Scott.
- 11:24 a.m. | Multi-time TOUR winner Robert MacIntyre paired with former FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland.
- 12:30 p.m. | Three-time TOUR winner Akshay Bhatia alongside Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama.
- 12:54 p.m. | World No. 2 and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy alongside two-time major champion and Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele.
Fans can also catch a sample of PGA TOUR LIVE @ESPN on X during a live simulcast on Thursday at approximately 11:24 a.m. ET.
Every shot from the World No. 1 & FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler on the ESPN App
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App puts the full field within reach, with Marquee Group and Featured Groups streams tracking the biggest names from the opening tee shot. World No. 1 and FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler — paired with major winner Matt Fitzpatrick — headlines the ESPN App’s first round coverage with comedian Katt Williams on the call from the course walking every hole with the duo on Thursday.
Michael Eaves, Andy North & Marty Smith close out ESPN’s Playoffs coverage at East Lake
Michael Eaves caps his run as host of the network’s linear Playoffs coverage this week, guiding fans through the FedExCup finale. Andy North and Marty Smith will also add to the coverage this week, reporting from the action on the course and getting insight directly from top players, respectively.
Across every ESPN window, the presentation is elevated by enhanced production elements, including extra cameras and drones, enhanced player audio, and 3D hole and course modeling from PGA TOUR Studios.
PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast
The PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast presented by DraftKings returns for the season finale. The first all-day, watch-and-bet experience for golf fans, Betcast blends live betting analysis, matchup previews, tournament features and betting-focused discussion, all on the ESPN App. For more, visit ESPN Press Room.
Featured Hole
Featured Hole coverage on the ESPN App brings fans every shot from East Lake’s par-4 17th during Thursday’s first round.
Full PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App coverage – Thursday
**PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App will follow a similar schedule Friday through Sunday, determined when pairings and tee times are announced.
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App
Throughout the PGA TOUR season, PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App gives fans access to more than 4,300 live and exclusive hours covering 34 tournaments, including all eight of the TOUR’s Signature Events in 2026. PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App is part of the PGA TOUR’s nine-year domestic media rights portfolio announced in March 2020.