How to watch British Open Third Round on Saturday: live stream, TV channel, start time, schedule
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The pressure rises at Royal Birkdale on Saturday as the Open Championship reaches Round 3, with Lucas Herbert carrying a narrow lead into a crowded leaderboard packed with major champions and rising contenders.
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Jul 17, 2026; Southport, ENG; Scottie Scheffler watches his shot from the second tee during the second round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesHow to Watch the 2026 Open Championship
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 5:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock / USA Network / NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
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Herbert begins Moving Day at 8-under after producing a brilliant second-round 62, matching the lowest score ever recorded in a men’s major championship. The Australian raced through the front nine in 28 strokes and moved two shots clear of Ryan Gerard, Jackson Suber and Cameron Young, who share second place at 6-under. Herbert will now face a different challenge as he attempts to protect the lead over the closing 36 holes of the season’s final major.
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There are plenty of recognizable names positioned close enough to make a Saturday charge. Bryson DeChambeau and Sam Burns sit at 5-under, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and English favorite Tommy Fleetwood are among the players at 4-under. Rory McIlroy also kept his hopes alive by rebounding with a second-round 67 to reach 1-under. With the contenders tightly grouped and Royal Birkdale capable of punishing even small mistakes, Round 3 could completely reshape the championship before Sunday’s final round.
This is a great tournament that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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TV Schedule
Saturday, July 18
5-7 AM ET – USA Network
7 AM-3 PM ET – NBC
Sunday, July 19
4-7 AM ET – USA Network
7 AM-2 PM ET – NBC
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