2026 Masters final round TV ratings, total viewership revealed
The 2026 Masters final round delivered an epic viewing experience for golf fans as Rory McIlroy captured his second green jacket in consecutive years. However, the eventful PGA Tour event certainly delivered an epic final 18 holes that featured many lead changes. Golf’s first major of the season also presented a massive viewership number that will please Augusta’s TV partner.
MORE: Travis Kelce and other celebrities spotted at the Masters 2026 CBS’ Masters final round coverage saw roughly 14 million fans watching the event on average. Meanwhile, Sunday’s broadcast peaked at over 20 million viewers, making it the largest peak since 2013. The final round of this year's Masters averaged 14 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched final round in 11 years.
Sunday's coverage also peaked at 20 million viewers, the largest television peak for the Masters since 2013. pic. twitter.
com/Nh8t4ipemE — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) April 14, 2026 The 2026 Masters included some major drama during the final few holes as McIlroy battled it to hang on to his second win at the course. American star Scottie Scheffler narrowly finished second place after his hole 17 birdie attempt fell just short to dropping in the cup. Scheffler even made Masters history by finishing the weekend without a single bogey.
The five-time major winner becomes the first player to accomplish that legendary feat in over 84 years. CBS benefits from iconic Masters final 18 holes Meanwhile, Augusta presented significant storylines throughout the weekend that had golf fans buzzing. The Masters Par 3 contest saw celebrities like Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce involved.