The U.S. Open is the third major championship on golf's calendar and is traditionally the most challenging for the players.
Let's get into all you need to know about the U.S. Open, including 2026 dates and schedule, how to watch, the course, and more.
When is the 2026 U.S. Open?
The 2026 U.S. Open will begin on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
U.S. Open 2026 schedule
- First Round: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Second Round: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Third Round: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Final Round: Sunday, June 21. 2026
Where is the 2026 U.S. Open?
The 2026 U.S. Open will be played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
It will mark the sixth time Shinnecock hosts the U.S. Open, with the most recent edition coming in 2018.
Brooks Koepka won the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock with a final score of 1-over, edging out Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke.
How to watch the 2026 U.S. Open, TV channel and streaming
The 2026 U.S. Open will be broadcast on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
2026 U.S. Open payout and purse
The 2025 U.S. Open offered a purse of $21.5 million, with champion J.J. Spaun taking home $4.3 million.
It has officially been announced that the 2026 U.S. Open purse increased to $22.5 million, with the winner receiving $4.5 million.
With the latest increase, the U.S. Open purse matches the Masters Tournament, making them tied for the largest purse among golf's major championships.
Discover more from bet365
Read more on the U.S. Open winner’s payout, prize money and purse breakdown on site.
Read through a full list of U.S. Open scoring records on site.
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