It’s hard to argue that the Australian Open isn’t one of the calendar’s most important events. The second DP World Tour event of its 2026 schedule, the event dates back to 1903. And that is one of the many reasons why Rory McIlroy thinks it deserves extra respect. In fact, back in 2024 in Dubai, he even said that the event “should almost be the fifth major.” Whether you agree or not, McIlroy definitely put it in the spotlight, and this week, several broadcasters will be doing the same.
According to the latest updates, here’s how the TV broadcast schedule looks for the Australian Open: The Golf Channel has the American audience covered for all rounds. Wednesday through Friday, the channel will air the rounds at 9:30 pm sharp. On Saturday, there will be a slight change, with the broadcast

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