NEWSLETTER
THE PLAYERS Championship 2024: Stars Align at TPC Sawgrass for a Million-Dollar Showdown
The stage is set and the pristine greens of TPC Sawgrass await. THE PLAYERS Championship brings together the world’s best golfers for a week of high-stakes competition and a chance to claim a life-changing multi-million dollar purse.
This year’s edition promises to be an especially captivating spectacle. Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his title fresh off a win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He aims to etch his name deeper into Players Championship history by becoming the first-ever back-to-back champ. However, a hungry pack of challengers awaits, including World No. 2 Rory McIlroy seeking his first victory at the iconic course, and a surging Wyndham Clark.
Beyond individual glory, THE PLAYERS Championship holds immense significance as it’s considered the “unofficial fifth major” due to its prestigious field, demanding course, and hefty purse. Witnessing the world’s elite navigate the strategic layout of TPC Sawgrass, including the infamous “Island Green” 17th hole, is a guaranteed thrill for golf enthusiasts.
So prepare for a week of drama, clutch putts, and unforgettable moments as the best in the world battle it out for golfing immortality.
When is THE PLAYERS Championship?
The action tees off from TPC Sawgrass this Thursday, March 14th, and crown the champion on Sunday, March 17th.
What Channel is THE PLAYERS Championship on?
Television coverage for THE PLAYERS Championship will be handled by Golf Channel during the first two rounds. NBC jumps aboard to cover the closing hours in each of the final two rounds on the weekend.
ESPN+ is the primary streaming option for the tournament this weekend with coverage during all four rounds and streams of “featured holes and groups” during the entire tournament. Peacock also has you covered with concurrent streams during the live broadcasts by Golf Channel and NBC.
SiriusXM is your destination for audio coverage beginning at Noon ET and running until 7:00 pm ET for the first two rounds. On Saturday it starts up at 1:00 pm ET and runs until 7:00 pm ET. Final round coverage is from Noon until 6:00 pm ET on Sunday.
2024 THE PLAYERS Championship TV, Streaming Schedule
Round 1 – Thursday, March 7
| Coverage Time (ET) | Focus | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | Live Stream | ESPN+ |
| 7:40 am to 1:00 pm | THE PLAYERS – ALL ACCESS | THE PLAYERS BROADCAST |
| 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 8:15 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
| 8:30 am to 1:00 pm | Marquee Group | ESPN+ |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Coverage | Golf Channel |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Stream | Peacock |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
Round 2 – Friday, March 8
| Coverage Time (ET) | Focus | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | Live Stream | ESPN+ |
| 7:40 am to 1:00 pm | THE PLAYERS – ALL ACCESS | THE PLAYERS BROADCAST |
| 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 8:15 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
| 8:30 am to 1:00 pm | Marquee Group | ESPN+ |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Coverage | Golf Channel |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Stream | Peacock |
| 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
Round 3 – Saturday, March 9
| Coverage Time (ET) | Focus | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Live Stream | ESPN+ |
| 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | THE PLAYERS – ALL ACCESS | THE PLAYERS BROADCAST |
| 8:30 am to 2:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 8:45 am to 2:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
| 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Marquee Group | ESPN+ |
| 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Coverage | NBC |
| 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Live Stream | Peacock |
| 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
Round 4 – Sunday, March 10
| Coverage Time (ET) | Focus | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | Live Stream | ESPN+ |
| 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | THE PLAYERS – ALL ACCESS | THE PLAYERS BROADCAST |
| 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 8:15 am to 1:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
| 8:30 am to 1:00 pm | Marquee Group | ESPN+ |
| 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Live Coverage | NBC |
| 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Live Stream | Peacock |
| 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Featured Holes | ESPN+ |
| 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Featured Groups | ESPN+ |
Notable 2024 THE PLAYERS Championship Groupings & Tee times
We have an absolutely loaded field of players in Florida at TPC Sawgrass for THE PLAYERS Championship this weekend. This makes every pairing an important one so let’s see when some of the best are teeing off.
2024 THE PLAYERS Championship Odds & Best Bets
Round 1 – Thursday, March 7
| Tee Time (ET) | Hole | Grouping |
|---|---|---|
| 8:13 am | 10 | Day, Kim (Si Woo), Kuchar |
| 8:24 am | 10 | Burns, Schauffele, Fleetwood |
| 8:35 am | 10 | Hovland, McIlroy, Spieth |
| 8:46 am | 10 | Aberg, Cantlay, Scott |
| 8:57 am | 10 | Taylor, Kim (Tom), Rose |
| 1:29 pm | 1 | Matsuyama, Fitzpatrick, Homa |
| 1:40 pm | 1 | Scheffler, Fowler, Thomas |
| 1:51 pm | 1 | Clark, Morikawa, Harman |
| 2:02 pm | 1 | Finau, Zalatoris, Lowry |
| 2:02 pm | 10 | List, Woodland, Young |
Round 2 – Friday, March 8
| Tee Time | Hole | Grouping |
|---|---|---|
| 8:24 am | 10 | Matsuyama, Fitzpatrick, Homa |
| 8:35 am | 10 | Scheffler, Fowler, Thomas |
| 8:46 am | 10 | Clark, Morikawa, Harman |
| 8:57 am | 1 | List, Woodland, Young |
| 8:57 am | 10 | Finau, Zalatoris, Lowry |
| 1:18 pm | 1 | Day, Kim (Si Woo), Kuchar |
| 1:29 pm | 1 | Burns, Schauffele, Fleetwood |
| 1:40 pm | 1 | Hovland, McIlroy, Spieth |
| 1:51 pm | 1 | Aberg, Cantlay, Scott |
| 2:02 pm | 1 | Taylor, Kim (Tom), Rose |
