Where to Stream the 2025 PGA Championship Live Without Cable

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The golf world is abuzz after Rory McIlroy's thrilling Masters victory at Augusta back in April. It seemed that for one especially dramatic afternoon, virtually all sports fans were glued to their screens to witness McIlroy make history by becoming only the sixth golfer in history to capture a career grand slam. The excitement will be carried into the 2025 PGA Championship that begins on May 15, when McIlroy will attempt to win his second consecutive major. If you want to catch every drive, chip, and putt of this highly anticipated tournament, here's everything you need to know about how to watch the PGA Championship.

McIlroy has already won the PGA Championship twice, most recently in 2014. And with a Masters victory under his belt, he certainly enters this year's tournament as the golfer to beat. But there are plenty of talented competitors waiting in the wings, such as Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and defending champ Xander Schauffele. It doesn't help any of them that McIlroy set the course record at the Quail Hollow Club, where this year's PGA Championship will be held. But his record was set nearly a decade ago. Can McIlroy ascend once again to his record-setting heights? Or will someone else swoop in and derail the grand slamer's momentum?

The final round of this year's Masters was witnessed by 12.7 million viewers at home, the highest ratings for a golf broadcast since 2018. The PGA Championship can seize on this recent bit of golf-mania by delivering another heart-pounding tournament. Perhaps we are about to enter a new era of surging golf popularity. No matter what happens, you won't want to miss it. Here are all the details you need to know to watch this year's PGA Championship. 

Where is the PGA Championship 2025?

The 2025 PGA Championship will be held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 15 until May 18.

Where to watch the PGA Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship will primarily air on CBS, ESPN, and ESPN+. Here's the broadcast schedule below (all times ET). Note: ESPN+ will also be airing featured groups in addition to these main broadcasts.

Thursday, May 15

• ESPN+: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• ESPN: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, May 16

• ESPN+: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• ESPN: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

• ESPN+: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• ESPN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• CBS: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

• ESPN+: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• ESPN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• CBS: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on ESPN+

ESPN+ will be streaming loads of PGA Championship content, including featured group coverage that you won't find on the main broadcasts on CBS and ESPN. A monthly ESPN+ subscription will cost you $11.99/month, and an annual subscription is $119.99/year. Either option will allow you to stream ESPN+ on as many as five screens, simultaneously. Perhaps needless to say, if you're a sports fanatic, ESPN+ is an easy streaming service to fall in love with.

You can also subscribe to ESPN+ as part of the Disney bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. You can get the trio for $16.99/month with ads or $26.99/month with no ads on Disney+ or Hulu, but ads on ESPN+.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on Paramount+

Paramount+ will be streaming CBS' coverage of the PGA Championship as part of its Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscription (a Paramount+ Essential plan won't get you access to CBS). The Paramount+ with Showtime option costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year, and it comes with a free one-week trial. In addition to CBS' coverage of the PGA Championship, you'll also get a sizable collection of compelling sports documentaries via SHOWTIME. You can also sign up for the same price through Prime Video.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on Fubo

For those looking to catch the PGA Championship in 2025, Fubo is an excellent choice. Enjoy every round of the tournament with a seven-day free trial. After that, continue streaming with Fubo's Pro plan for $84.99/month — and right now, new users get $20 off their first month.

Fubo Pro includes 222 channels, giving you access to regional NBA, NHL, and MLB games, plus national coverage from CBS and ESPN to follow all the PGA action. You'll also get unlimited Cloud DVR and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once, making it easy to stream from anywhere, with anyone.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on DIRECTV STREAM

Both CBS and ESPN, which are broadcasting the bulk of this year's PGA Championship, are included in all four of DIRECTV STREAM's subscription plans (Entertainment for $84.99/month, Choice for $79.99/month, Ultimate for $109.99/month, and Premier for $154.99/month – please note, these prices may differ depending on your regional sports fees and other factors). DIRECTV Stream is also now offering Genre Packs that allow you to build a more affordable, and more customizable channel lineup. The MySports genre pack ($69.99/month) even comes with an ESPN+ subscription. If you want not only coverage of the PGA Championship, but also year-round access to major sports events, DIRECTV Stream has plenty of options for you.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is another streaming service that will allow you to watch the PGA Championship on both CBS and ESPN. A subscription includes Disney+ and ESPN+, which means you can watch featured groups on ESPN+ in addition to the main broadcasts on CBS and ESPN. You can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+, all with ads, for $82.99/month (after a 3-day free trial); or you can get Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads) for $95.99/month. Either option will get you lots of sports coverage, plus a well-rounded selection of entertainment offerings for the whole family.

How to Watch the PGA Championship on Sling TV

Sling TV remains a budget-friendly option for watching the PGA Championship — especially if you're focused on ESPN coverage. For a limited time, new users can get a discount on their first month. Offers can differ based on your location, so be sure to confirm prices on the Sling site before signing up.

• The Orange Plan is now $45.99/month, offering access to ESPN for PGA Championship coverage.

• The Orange + Blue Plan is $65.99/month. This plan includes ESPN along with more simultaneous streams and additional channels.

However, CBS is not available on Sling TV, so you'll miss any PGA coverage airing there. If you want full access to the entire tournament, including CBS broadcasts, you may want to consider an alternative streaming service.

How to Watch the PGA Championship from anywhere with a VPN

If you're hoping to watch this year's PGA Championship but will be somewhere outside of the United States during the tournament, fear not. You can still access an American streaming service by signing up for a VPN service. ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access both allow you to hide your location and watch U.S. streaming platforms. Private Internet Access starts at $2/month, while ExpressVPN plans start at $8.32/month. You can also opt for NordVPN, another great option to consider.

• Sign up for ExpressVPN
• Sign up for Private Internet Access
• Sign up for NordVPN

PGA Championship tee times

For a complete, updated list of PGA Championship tee times, visit the official event site here.

PGA Championship payout

The purse for the 2024 PGA Championship was $18.5 million, with a winner's share of $3.3 million. The official numbers for 2025 will be revealed the week of the event.

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