2025 PGA Championship Thursday TV coverage: How to watch Round 1

 

The 2025 PGA Championship kicks off Round 1 on Thursday, May 15, at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here's how you can watch the tournament live, including TV and streaming options available in India.

TV Coverage in the United States

ESPN+ (Streaming Only):

• Time: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Coverage: Featured Groups and Featured Holes (specifically Holes 13, 14, and 18).
• ESPN+ is a subscription-based streaming platform. It offers early coverage with featured players and holes.

ESPN (Television):

• Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Coverage: Full national broadcast of Round 1, including all key action from the field.

🌐 Streaming Options Without Cable (U.S. Platforms)

If you don’t have cable, here are several streaming services that carry ESPN and may offer live coverage of Round 1:

• FuboTV: Includes ESPN channels and golf content. Subscription required.
• Hulu + Live TV: Offers ESPN, CBS, and other major networks. Includes DVR.
• Sling TV: Offers ESPN through its Orange package. More budget-friendly.
• YouTube TV: Also includes ESPN with cloud DVR.

All these platforms typically require a paid subscription and may offer free trials.

📱 How to Watch in India

FanCode:

In India, the 2025 PGA Championship is being streamed exclusively on FanCode, a sports streaming app available on Android, iOS, and web browsers. It requires a subscription (either daily or monthly pass) to view live PGA TOUR events, including all four rounds of the PGA Championship.

Access:

• Open the FanCode app or website
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• Search for "PGA Championship"
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• Subscribe to the live stream package
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• Begin watching Round 1 live

📌 Reminder on Time Zones

• U.S. Broadcast Time: Eastern Time (ET)
• India Time: Add 9 hours 30 minutes to convert ET to IST        

      So, Example 

• 7:00 AM ET = 4:30 PM IST
• 12:00 PM ET = 9:30 PM IST

🏆 Tournament Overview

• Event: 107th PGA Championship
• Dates: May 15–18, 2025
• Course: Quail Hollow Club, Par 71
• Field: 156 players including top-ranked professionals and PGA teaching pros
• Format: 72-hole stroke play, cut after Round 2

🏌️ About the Tournament:

The 2025 PGA Championship is the 107th edition of the tournament and features 156 players competing for the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy. The event is being held from May 15–18 at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This challenging par-71 course is known for its demanding layout, especially the final three holes dubbed "The Green Mile."