Where to watch Masters free: Live stream the 2024 US golf tournament from anywhere
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The Masters Tournament is officially here and the competition for the elusive green jacket is underway. We’ll show you everything you need to know about where to watch the Masters, including a free live stream option that we can help you watch from anywhere, even if you initially hit a geo-restriction.
The tournament kicked off earlier this week with practice rounds, but competition officially starts on Thursday with the first round. Returning champ Jon Rahm will play today, as will Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods, among others. Woods returns to the iconic Augusta National Golf Course for a whopping 26th time, following his ankle surgery last year. Woods has previously won the elite competition five times, with the last win in 2019.
We’ve laid out all of your watch options for the Masters tournament, including the Masters website’s free live stream option. Keep reading to learn all of your watch options and the expected tee times for some of the most-anticipated players. And if you fancy heading down and attending yourself, there are still daily passes available, as shown in our guide on where to buy US Masters tickets.
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Where to watch Masters in the US
There are a few US-based watch options, which vary depending on the day. The cheapest version is the free live stream offered through the Masters website, which should show most of the tournament. This will be where you want to tune in for morning coverage around 8 a.m., including streams of the Amen Corner and no.’s 4, 5, 6, 15, and 16. According to the website’s listing, the afternoon coverage we lay out below will be simulcast on the Masters website. CBS Sports and ESPN+ (starting at $10.99 a month) should also have morning coverage if you’d prefer to go that route.
Rounds 1 and 2 coverage will also air on ESPN on Thursday and Friday afternoon. Rounds 3 and 4 will also be available on CBS on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. ESPN and CBS coverage will run from 3-7 p.m. ET on most days (Sunday’s final round will begin at 2 p.m. ET).
For cord-cutters, this means a couple of things. If you’d rather just make one purchase for the tournament, Hulu + Live TV will be your answer. The live TV package starts at $76.99 a month and will give you access to both ESPN and CBS. Plus, the bundle includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu’s on-demand catalog. This will cover you for all four days of the tournament.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu’s on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Adding live TV drives up the price significantly, but it’s a rolling one-month contract that you’re free to cancel at any time. As live TV services go, though, this is one of the best.
A cheaper option to watch the weekend’s afternoon coverage, like the final round on Sunday, will come in the form of Paramount+. If you select the Paramount+ with Showtime tier for $11.99 a month, you can access a CBS live stream, which will carry the Masters on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Paramount+ has a free one-week trial for new users.
Paramount Plus with Showtime Monthly Plan (ad-free)
Paramount Plus offers a huge library of on-demand content from Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and MTV. The Premium Plan also includes Showtime and live CBS streaming. It costs $12 a month or $120 a year
How to watch Masters for free online from anywhere
If you’re not in the US at the moment but still want to access the free live stream, then you can try out a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs alter your device’s virtual location so that you can use websites and apps that have limited availability in certain regions. Plus, they’re great ways to boost your online privacy.
Our go-to is ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option with a hassle-free money-back guarantee lasting 30 days. If you’re interested in reading more, you can check out our ExpressVPN review, where we detail everything you need to know about the service. See below to learn how to use it.
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How to watch Masters with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t have one.
- Install it on the device you’re using to watch the Masters.
- Turn it on and set it to the US.
- Go to the Masters website when the tournament starts.
- Enjoy the Masters coverage for free.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on ‘how to watch’ guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.
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