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- Where to watch The American Express: TV channels and streaming options
- Daily live coverage plan and viewing times (ET)
- Audio access and radio coverage for fans on the go
- Storylines to follow: favorites, form and momentum
- Where to find live scores, tee times and the leaderboard
- Betting odds, tips and quick viewing aids
The American Express returns to La Quinta, California this week, marking the start of the West Coast Swing on the 2026 PGA Tour. After a short stop in Hawaii for the Sony Open, the Tour lands back on the mainland with a strong field and early-season storylines. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is set to make his first start of the year and enters as the betting favorite, while Ben Griffin, Robert MacIntyre and Ludvig Aberg loom as contenders.
Where to watch The American Express: TV channels and streaming options
- Primary TV broadcast: Golf Channel
- Live streaming: DIRECTV, ESPN+
- On-demand and app access: ESPN app with ESPN Select for live ESPN+ coverage
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The Golf Channel will carry the main telecast windows. If you prefer streaming, DIRECTV and ESPN+ both offer live coverage. To stream on ESPN+, use the ESPN app and subscribe to ESPN Select to get tournament feeds and featured groups.
Daily live coverage plan and viewing times (ET)
Broad coverage runs throughout each tournament day, with featured-group streams and the main broadcast windows scheduled daily.
- Thursday, Jan. 22
- Main featured coverage: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Round 1 broadcast: 4–7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel, DIRECTV)
- Friday, Jan. 23
- Main featured coverage: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Round 2 broadcast: 4–7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel, DIRECTV)
- Saturday, Jan. 24
- Main featured coverage: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Round 3 broadcast: 4–7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel, DIRECTV)
- Sunday, Jan. 25
- Main featured coverage: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Round 4 broadcast: 4–7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel, DIRECTV)
Featured-group streams on ESPN+ allow fans to follow specific pairings and holes beyond the main broadcast window. Check your provider for local blackout rules.
Audio access and radio coverage for fans on the go
- Radio: SiriusXM, channel 92
- Start time: Live radio coverage from 11:30 a.m. ET each tournament day
For listeners in cars or away from screens, SiriusXM channel 92 will carry live commentary across the week. New users may be eligible for promotional trial periods through SiriusXM.
Storylines to follow: favorites, form and momentum
- Scottie Scheffler: World No. 1 opens his season at La Quinta and enters as the betting favorite.
- Ben Griffin: Finished tied for seventh at La Quinta last year and posted a top-20 at the Sony Open.
- Robert MacIntyre and Ludvig Aberg: Both expected to be in the mix and listed among the top contenders.
Griffin’s recent results suggest momentum. Scheffler skipped this stop in 2025, so his return adds intrigue. Expect early-season jockeying for form and FedEx Cup positioning.
Where to find live scores, tee times and the leaderboard
- Check official PGA Tour scoring pages for live leaderboards and hole-by-hole updates.
- Major sports outlets publish tee times and grouping lists ahead of each round.
- Sports apps and tournament sites offer push alerts for leaderboard changes and shot-tracker visuals.
Use the Sporting News leaderboard or the PGA Tour app for real-time scoring. These platforms update tee times, pairings and leaderboard movement throughout the day.
Betting odds, tips and quick viewing aids
Pre-tournament markets list Scheffler as the short favorite, followed by players in the top 10-20 of the world rankings. If you bet, compare odds across books and watch for late changes tied to withdrawals or weather.
- Tip: Monitor practice rounds and early tee times for signs of course comfort.
- Tip: Use featured-group streams to study swing trends and momentum shifts.
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