STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 25, 2026 – NBC Sports’ begins its 2026 PGA TOUR coverage this weekend at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches – the opening event of the Florida Swing. Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowrylead the field at PGA National Resort. NBC Sports’ live coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock on both Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1.
Following the Cognizant Classic, NBC Sports’ 2026 PGA TOUR schedule continues through the summer with weekend coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard (March 7-8), THE PLAYERS Championship (March 14-15), Valspar Championship (March 21-22), Texas Children’s Houston Open (March 28-29), Valero Texas Open (April 4-5), and the Travelers Championship (June 27-28).
“We are excited to showcase the best players in the world over the next six weekends,” said NBC Sports Executive Vice President, Programing and Rights Management Justin Byczek. “From the third-round excitement of the leaderboard’s ‘Moving Day’ to the unparalleled drama of the final round, we look forward to incredible golf at some of the sport’s greatest venues.”
NBC Sports’ announce team for the Cognizant Classic features Dan Hicks handling play-by-play alongside analysts Kevin Kisner and Brad Faxon, with on-course reporters Jim “Bones” Mackay, Smylie Kaufman and John Wood. Cara Banks will conduct interviews.
In addition to Koepka and Lowry, the field features Billy Horschel and Max Homa. Joe Highsmith is the defending champion, winning in a dramatic comeback by two strokes over Jacob Bridgeman and J. J. Spaun last year.
NBC Sports’ third round coverage on Saturday, Feb. 28 begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with final round coverage also at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 1.
NBC/Peacock Broadcast Team
Play by Play
- Dan Hicks
Analysts
- Kevin Kisner
- Brad Faxon
On-Course
- Jim “Bones” Mackay
- Smylie Kaufman
- John Wood
Interviews
- Cara Banks
Notable Players This Week
- Brooks Koepka
- Shane Lowry
- Billy Horschel
- Max Homa
2026 Cognizant Classic Coverage Schedule
(All times ET, subject to change)
Date | Time (ET) | Program | Platform |
| Thurs., Feb. 26 | 2-6 p.m. | Round 1 | Golf Channel |
| Fri., Feb. 27 | 2-6 p.m. | Round 2 | Golf Channel |
| Sat., Feb. 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Round 3 | Golf Channel |
| Sat., Feb. 28 | 3-6 p.m. | Round 3 | NBC, Peacock |
| Sun., Mar. 1 | 1-3 p.m. | Final Round | Golf Channel |
| Sun., Mar. 1 | 3-6 p.m. | Final Round | NBC, Peacock |
Carly Bonk
carly.bonk@nbcuni.com
Dan Masonson
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