Golf Channel Streaming Options
5 streaming options available
Authorized official broadcast providers. Regional carriage and subscription plans may vary by territory.
Streaming Plans & Pricing for Golf Channel
DIRECTV Stream
Entertainment + Choice package or higher
- Requires Choice package or higher (+$14.99/mo on top of base plan)
- 90+ live linear channels
- Includes local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC broadcast feeds
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
Fubo
Fubo Pro
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 190+ linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN
- 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage
- 10 concurrent streams at home and 2 screens on-the-go
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) + Sports Add-on
- Requires Sports Add-on (+$9.99/mo on top of base plan)
- 95+ live linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC
- Includes Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ digital sports library
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
YouTube TV
Spanish Plan
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 30+ Spanish-language networks including Univision, Telemundo, and UniMás
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and TUDN
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
Sling TV
Sling Select + Sports Extra (Blue)
- Requires Sports Extra (Blue) (+$11.00/mo on top of base plan)
- 10+ live linear channels
- Includes FS1, FOX News, FX, and NFL Network
- 3 simultaneous transmission screens
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Golf Channel Streaming Guide: Verdict, Cost & Best Options
The Verdict
If you follow professional golf every week, you cannot get by with just a TV antenna for weekend CBS and NBC broadcasts. Golf Channel is the exclusive television home for Thursday and Friday rounds of every PGA Tour event, plus early-weekend lead-in hours, the LPGA Tour, the DP World Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and nightly studio coverage on Golf Central. The biggest trap for cord-cutters is assuming that Peacock ($7.99/month) includes Golf Channel because both are part of the NBC Sports family. It does not: Peacock blocks the 24/7 Golf Channel feed and only simulcasts select weekend NBC windows. To get the live 24/7 Golf Channel without cable, the cheapest option is Sling Blue ($46/month) plus the Blue Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) for $57/month total. If you also need local CBS and NBC stations for Saturday and Sunday final rounds, YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and Fubo ($79.99/month) all include Golf Channel in their standard base packages.
Best For
- Golf fans watching live Thursday and Friday opening rounds of every PGA Tour event and the FedExCup Playoffs
- Followers of the LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships
- Viewers tuning in for Golf Central and multi-hour Live From studio shows at the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open
- Cord-cutters who want Golf Channel plus local CBS and NBC weekend coverage in one app on YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV
Pricing Reality
Golf Channel is a pay-TV cable network, so you cannot pick it up with a free indoor digital antenna, and a standalone Peacock subscription ($7.99 to $13.99/month) does not include the 24/7 Golf Channel feed. The lowest-priced way to stream the live 24/7 Golf Channel without cable is Sling TV: pairing Sling Blue ($46/month) with the Blue Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) costs $57 per month total. Be careful when signing up for Sling, because standalone Sling Orange ($46/month) does not carry Golf Channel even if you buy Orange Sports Extra. Keep in mind that Sling Blue also lacks local CBS stations, which you need for Saturday and Sunday afternoon PGA Tour final rounds. If you want Golf Channel plus your local CBS and NBC stations in one base package with no sports add-on fees, Fubo ($79.99/month plus regional sports fees), YouTube TV ($82.99/month), and Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month with Disney+ and ESPN+ included) all carry Golf Channel in their standard lineups. On DIRECTV Stream, Golf Channel is excluded from the base Entertainment plan ($86.99/month) and requires stepping up to the Choice tier ($108.99/month).
What We Like
- Included in the standard base plans on YouTube TV ($82.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/mo), and Fubo ($79.99/mo) with no add-on required
- Cheapest live streaming option available on Sling Blue ($46/mo) + Sports Extra ($11/mo) for $57/month total
- Exclusive TV home for live Thursday and Friday rounds of the PGA Tour, plus the LPGA Tour and DP World Tour
- Your Hulu + Live TV subscription also includes ESPN+, which unlocks morning PGA Tour Live featured groups before Golf Channel goes on the air
Things to Consider
- Peacock ($7.99 to $13.99/mo) does NOT include the 24/7 live Golf Channel television feed
- Excluded from standalone Sling Orange ($46/mo) and requires an $11/mo add-on on Sling Blue
- DIRECTV Stream locks Golf Channel out of its base plan and requires the $108.99+/month Choice package
- Sling Blue ($57/mo with Sports Extra) does not include local CBS stations for Saturday and Sunday PGA Tour final rounds
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How to Stream Golf Channel: Live TV & Schedule FAQ
Does a Peacock subscription include the live Golf Channel?
No. While Peacock ($7.99 to $13.99/month) streams select live golf coverage (such as NBC weekend simulcasts, U.S. Open and Open Championship featured groups, and select DP World Tour and LPGA windows), it does not include the live 24/7 Golf Channel television network. To watch Thursday and Friday PGA Tour main broadcasts or Golf Central, you need a live TV service like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or Sling Blue with Sports Extra.
What is the cheapest way to watch Golf Channel live without cable?
The cheapest way to stream the 24/7 Golf Channel is Sling TV by pairing Sling Blue ($46/month) with the Blue Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) for $57 per month total. Note that standalone Sling Orange ($46/month) does not include Golf Channel.
Which live TV streaming services include Golf Channel in their base plan?
YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and Fubo ($79.99/month) all include Golf Channel in their standard base packages with no extra sports add-on required. Those three services also include your local CBS and NBC stations for Saturday and Sunday final rounds.
What is the difference between Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+?
PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ ($11.99/month, or included free with Hulu + Live TV) streams early-morning featured groups and featured holes starting at 7:30 AM ET on Thursday through Sunday. Golf Channel is the 24/7 television network that takes over for the main afternoon telecast on Thursday and Friday (usually 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET) before handing weekend afternoon coverage off to CBS or NBC.
Can you watch Golf Channel for free with an indoor TV antenna?
No. An indoor digital antenna will pick up your local CBS and NBC stations for free (allowing you to watch Saturday and Sunday afternoon PGA Tour final rounds and the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open), but Golf Channel itself is a cable-only network that requires a paid streaming subscription.
Where Golf Channel is Available
Licensed Broadcast TerritoryOfficial distribution for Golf Channel is licensed within United States. Check the full directory of verified television networks and legal cord-cutting options available in this territory.