FedEx St. Jude 2026: Full TV Schedule, Live Stream & Tee Times
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to the first stop of the PGA Tour’s exciting playoff season! Think of this like the "first round of the playoffs" in other sports. Here is everything you need to know, explained simply.
What Is This Tournament?
Important Point: The FedEx Cup Playoffs
The PGA Tour season doesn’t end with just one champion. It ends with a three-tournament playoff series called the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The FedEx St. Jude Championship is Leg 1. Only the top 70 players in the season-long standings qualify. After this week, only the top 50 move on to Leg 2.
- Where: TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
- When: Thursday through Sunday (4 days of golf).
- The Field: 69 of the top 70 players are teeing it up. Daniel Berger (ranked 60th) chose to sit this one out.
- The Prize: A massive $20 million total purse. The winner takes home $3.6 million.
Who Are the Big Names to Watch?
Here are the key storylines heading into the week:
| Player | Status | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | #1 Seed | He won the whole FedEx Cup in 2024. He starts the playoffs as the clear favorite. |
| Tommy Fleetwood | #9 Seed | He is the defending FedEx Cup Champion (won the 2024 finale). |
| Justin Rose | #24 Seed | He won this specific tournament last year (2025) in a playoff. He knows how to win here. |
How the Playoff Math Works (ELI5 Version)
Imagine a video game leaderboard.
- Regular Season: Players earn points all year.
- Top 70: Only the top 70 on that list get invited to this week (Memphis).
- The Cut: After Sunday in Memphis, the points reset slightly. Only the Top 50 survive to play next week (Leg 2: BMW Championship).
- The Finale: After Leg 2, only the Top 30 make it to the Tour Championship (Leg 3) to fight for the FedEx Cup trophy.
Full TV & Streaming Schedule
All times are Eastern Time (ET). Schedule subject to change.
How to Watch: Your Options
- ESPN App / ESPN Streaming Hub: Every single shot, all 4 days. (Starts 7:45 AM daily).
- Disney+: First Round Only (Thursday, starts 7:45 AM).
- ESPN (Cable TV): Starts at 9:00 AM on Thursday & Friday only.
Daily Breakdown
Thursday (Round 1) & Friday (Round 2)
- 7:45 AM: Coverage starts on ESPN App & Disney+ (Thu only).
- 7:45 AM: "BetCast" (betting-focused stream) starts on ESPN App.
- 9:00 AM: Main coverage moves to ESPN (Cable TV).
Saturday (Round 3) & Sunday (Final Round)
- 7:45 AM: Coverage starts on ESPN App.
- 7:45 AM: "BetCast" starts on ESPN App.
- Note: No cable TV (ESPN) window on weekends; streaming only.
Pro Tip: "Featured Groups" & "Featured Holes"
On the ESPN App, you aren’t stuck watching just the main broadcast. You can switch to watch specific famous players ("Featured Groups") or watch the famous par-3 hole ("Featured Holes") all day long.
Current Top 15 FedEx Cup Standings (Pre-Playoffs)
These players have a head start. The higher you start, the easier it is to stay in the Top 50.
- Scottie Scheffler
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Cameron Young
- Wyndham Clark
- Chris Gotterup
- Collin Morikawa
- Si Woo Kim
- Sam Burns
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Ludvig Åberg
- Xander Schauffele
- Rory McIlroy
- Jacob Bridgeman
- Akshay Bhatia
- Russell Henley
Want More Golf?
If you need live scores, detailed stats, player bios, or next week’s schedule, go straight to the source:
Summary
- Event: FedEx St. Jude Championship (Playoff Leg 1 of 3).
- Location: TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN.
- Stakes: Top 50 advance; $20M purse ($3.6M to winner).
- Stars: Scheffler (#1), Fleetwood (Defending Champ), Rose (Defending Tourney Winner).
- Watch: ESPN App is your best bet for wall-to-wall coverage (7:45 AM daily). Cable TV (ESPN) joins at 9 AM Thu/Fri. Disney+ has Round 1 only.
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. What happens if a player misses the cut this weekend?
In most tournaments, missing the cut means you go home with no money. In the Playoffs, there is no 36-hole cut. All 69 players play all 4 days (Thursday–Sunday) and earn FedEx Cup points and money based on their final finish.
2. Why isn’t Daniel Berger playing?
He finished the regular season ranked 60th, which qualified him. However, players sometimes skip playoff events due to injury, fatigue, or personal scheduling. His spot was not filled by the next player (ranked 71), so the field is 69 players.
3. What is "BetCast"?
It is an alternative live stream on the ESPN App focused on sports betting. The announcers discuss betting odds, props, and gambling angles while showing the golf. If you just want traditional commentary, stick to the "Main Feed."
4. How do the points reset for the next tournament?
The PGA Tour uses a points system. After this week, the points are "reset" mathematically so that the #1 player has a clear lead, but the #50 player still has a mathematical chance to win the FedEx Cup at the finale. It keeps everyone alive until the very end.
5. Can I watch for free?
The ESPN App and ESPN Streaming Hub typically require a cable/satellite/streaming subscription login (TV Everywhere). Disney+ requires a separate subscription. There is no completely free legal stream for the full tournament.