Justin Thomas looks to defend his championship against 143 players when the best golfers in the world tee off at the 2022 Players Championship. The four-day event will have a $20 million purse with a winner’s share of $3.6 million. Patrick Cantlay, Jon Rah,m, Viktor Hovland, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Daniel Berger are just a few of the notable golfers joining Thomas at TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Established in 1974, The Players Championship has the highest purse of any tournament in golf. Unofficially known as the “5th Major,” the event is not a major, but it usually features players in the top 50 world rankings. The 2022 edition of the event will be its 49th edition and the 41st to take place at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Cord cutters can find out how to watch the 2022 Players Championship below.
Start Times and Channels
Mike Tirico will host all of the action across the four-day event airing on Golf Channel and NBC. Dan Hicks and Terry Gannon will be handling play-by-play duties with Paul Azinger and Justin Leonard joining as analysts. Reporting and interviews will be handled by Kathryn Tappen, and John Wood, Roger Maltbie, and Notah Begay III will be on-course. David Faherty, Gary Koch, and Steve Sands will be at the tower.
Golf Channel will broadcast the first two days with NBC and Peacock picking up the final two days.
| Date | Tee-time (ET) | Channels |
| Day 1 (Thursday, March 10) | 12:00-6:00 PM | Golf Channel |
| Day 2 (Friday, March 11) | 12:00-6:00 PM | Golf Channel |
| Day 3 (Saturday, March 12) | 1:00-6:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Round 4 (Sunday, March, 13) | 1:00-6:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
Expanded coverage will be provided by PGA Tour Live, which is available on ESPN+. The streaming service will have feeds for all four rounds of the tournament.
| Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
| ESPN+ Main Feed | 7:30 AM – 3 PM | 7:30 AM – 3 PM | 8:30 AM – 1 PM | 8:30 AM – 1 PM |
| ESPN+ Marquee Groups | 7:30 AM – 3 PM | 7:30 AM – 3 PM | 8:30 AM – 1 PM | 8:30 AM – 1 PM |
| ESPN+ Featured Groups | 7:30 AM – 6 PM | 7:30 AM – 6 PM | 8:30 AM – 6 PM | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| ESPN+ Featured Holes | 7:30 AM – 6 PM | 7:30 AM – 6 PM | 8:30 AM – 6 PM | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
How to Watch The Players Championship?
The best part of cord cutting is that you can cancel at any time, as there aren’t any long-term commitments like cable or satellite. Oftentimes, streaming providers offer free trials so you can test the service out during an event like The Players Championship before your account is charged.
Below you can check and see if your streaming provider offers The Players Championship.
Watch The Players Championship on Sling TV
Starting at $46/mo., subscribers of Sling Blue with Sports Extra can watch all of The Players Championship coverage on NBC and Golf Channel.
Watch The Players Championship on Hulu + Live TV
For as low as $69.99, Hulu + Live TV is the perfect place to watch The Players Championship as it includes Golf Channel, NBC, and more than 70 other channels. The streaming platform also includes DVR, Disney+, and ESPN+.
Watch The Players Championship on fuboTV
The world’s largest sports-oriented streaming service fuboTV includes NBC and Golf Channel in its Starter plan for only $64.99 per month. With over 110 channels and DVR, fuboTV is one of the best values out there.
Watch The Players Championship on DIRECTV STREAM
For $105/mo., the Ultimate package provided by DIRECTV STREAM includes NBC and Golf Channel. On top of DVR, DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate includes three-month subscriptions to HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, Showtime, and Epix, along with over 130 channels, so there’s something for everyone.
Watch The Players Championship on YouTube TV
For $64.99/mo., YouTube TV offers a complete package to watch all of the action live from TPC Sawgrass. Golf Channel and NBC are included along with 80 other channels, plus DVR, so you can record your favorite moments
Watch The Players Championship on PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
For $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year, ESPN+ subscribers get full access to PGA Tour Live. With PGA Tour Live, viewers can enjoy extended and expanded coverage on the course. The network will carry over 3,200 new hours of live streaming and over 4,300 exclusive hours total.
Upgrade to The Disney Bundle and enjoy PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, Hulu (Ad-Supported), and Disney+ for only $13.99/mo, or with Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99/mo.
Watch The Players Championship on Peacock
With a Peacock Premium subscription, fans can watch the simulcast of NBC’s coverage of The Players Championship for $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year. For an ad-free experience, upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $9.99 per month, or $99.99 annually.
Other Ways to Watch The Players Championship
Cord cutters will be to stream on NBCSports.com, GolfChannel.com, or the NBC Sports app with sign-in authentication.