How to Watch The Players Championship Live Stream Online

Dustin Johnson is one of the many big-named pros playing in The Players Championship. (Getty)

Dustin Johnson is one of the many big-named pros playing in The Players Championship. (Getty)

The field is full of the world’s best players, the purse is the richest on the PGA Tour and the course is one of the most recognizable on the schedule.

It’s time for The Players Championship from TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Favorites Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth highlight the star-studded field, which will also include Tiger Woods, who is making his first appearance since the Masters.

Golf’s “fifth major” boasts a $10 million total purse, with $1.8 million going to the winner.

You can catch the the televised action on the Golf Channel and NBC. Check out the schedule below:

First Round: Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m. Eastern, Golf Channel
Second Round: Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Eastern, Golf Channel
Third Round: Saturday, 2 to 7 p.m. Eastern, NBC
Final Round: Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m. Eastern, NBC
Live From The Players will air each day of the tournament beginning at 9 a.m. on Golf Channel

Of course, if you can’t be in front of a TV, there are other ways to watch, including online and on your mobile device.

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There is no free, unrestricted live stream for the games. But if you have access to a cable or satellite subscription, you can watch in the following ways:


Watch The Players Championship Online

If you have access to a cable or satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — you can watch the game online for free via NBC Sports Live Extra. You’ll need a cable or satellite log-in and password to access the stream. The site’s frequently asked questions page has a rundown of technical requirements and other information. The Golf Channel will also have live coverage, but again, you will need log-in information.


Watch The Players Championship on Mobile

Mobile users can watch the game via the NBC Sports Live Extra App, which you can download in the App Store or the Google Play Store. Access live Golf Channel coverage on your iOS and Android devices using the free Golf Live Extra app. You can download it in the App Store and Google Play Store. As is the case with the desktop livestream, you’ll need a cable provider log-in to watch.


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