Learn how to watch Golf Channel in your area with our hole-in-one viewing guide.
By Taylor KujawaAug 12, 2024 3:39 PM ET | Share
Swing into action with Golf Channel, NBC Sports’ go-to TV network for all things golf-related. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, Golf Channel is a prime destination for around-the-clock tour coverage, instructional videos, and behind-the-scenes programs. It’s also an excellent source for unintentional ASMR content if whispery voices and nature sounds tickle your fancy.
In this guide, we’ll explain the different ways to find Golf Channel on TV. We’ll also outline how Peacock is a suitable alternative to the channel in our cheapest TV plans section.
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Golf Channel’s channel number varies depending on location and TV provider. While the network is accessible through most live TV services, our table below highlights its availability across six popular providers in 50 major markets.
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 36 |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 218 | 401 | — | 81 | 49 |
| Austin, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | 75 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | 108 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 3 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 218 | 401 | 224 | 405 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 218 | 401 | 224 | 405 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 218 | 401 | — | 69 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 218 | 401 | — | 66 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 73 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 218 | 401 | — | 83 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 86 | 218 | 401 | — | 31 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 168 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 218 | 401 | — | 62 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | 44 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 69 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 26 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | 72 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 36 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | 79 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 36 |
| Houston, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 218 | 401 | — | 37 | 45 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 52 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 339 | 218 | 401 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | 80 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 218 | 401 | — | 69 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 63 |
| Miami, FL | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 36 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 218 | 401 | — | 28 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 29 |
| New York, NY | — | 218 | 401 | 224 | 405 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 60 | 218 | 401 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 218 | 401 | — | 58 | 36 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 79 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 44 | 218 | 401 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 31 |
| Portland, OR | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 33 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 35 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 218 | 401 | — | 44 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 59 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 62 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 218 | 401 | — | 75 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 51 | 218 | 401 | — | 73 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 80 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 82 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | 70 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 218 | 401 | — | 67 | 49 |
| Tucson, AZ | 65 | 218 | 401 | — | — | 28 |
| Washington, D.C. | — | 218 | 401 | — | — | — |
Data effective as of post date.
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Golf Channel is widely available through cable and satellite providers, making it easily accessible for most viewers. But some services may require a higher-tier plan or add-on package to tune in.
Here are four premier cable and satellite TV providers that carry Golf Channel:
You can find Golf Channel in the base plans of most live TV streaming services. But Frndly TV and Philo are notable exceptions because they lack NBCUniversal channels.
These are four of our highest-rated live TV streaming picks that offer Golf Channel:
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Starting at $7.99 a month, Peacock is the cheapest way to watch Golf Channel event broadcasts. The streaming service carries Golf Channel’s live tournament coverage, a 24/7 GolfPass channel, and on-demand movies and series.
Diehard golf fans will enjoy how Peacock delivers overflow coverage when tournaments overlap. For instance, when PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events run concurrently, one will appear on Golf Channel and Peacock while the other will stream exclusively on Peacock.
$7.99–$13.99/mo. or $79.99–$139.99/yr. Free trial: Year-round golf tournaments, live GolfPass channel, and moreData effective as of post date. Compatible device and internet connection required.
If you want traditional network access to Golf Channel, Sling TV offers the most inexpensive TV plan. You’ll need the Sling Blue base plan ($40 a month) and Sports Extra add-on ($11). But with that, you’ll get 50+ channels—including FS1, USA Network, and Tennis Channel.
Golf Channel’s lineup predominantly features PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and DP World Tour coverage alongside studio shows, instructional content, and documentaries. In the past, the channel also acted as an overflow network for NBC Sports broadcasts like the Premier League. But most of that added coverage now airs on USA Network or streams on Peacock.
Golf Channel is a TV network dedicated to the club-and-ball sport. Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur Joseph E. Gibbs and golf legend Arnold Palmer, the channel has undergone many changes over the years. But its current form took shape after Comcast bought a majority stake in NBC Universal, leading Golf Channel to join the NBC Sports family.
Today, the channel hosts some of golf’s most prestigious events. From USGA tournaments to golf at the Summer Olympics, there’s rightfully no shortage of hole-to-hole action on Golf Channel.
You can watch Golf Channel on most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. A majority of its live event coverage also streams on Peacock.
No, Golf Channel isn’t available on Amazon Prime Video. The Prime Video app previously carried PGA Tour Live programming, but that coverage moved to ESPN+ in 2022.
No, Peacock doesn’t include a 24/7 live stream of Golf Channel. But many live events that appear on Golf Channel stream simultaneously on Peacock—including PGA Tour tournaments. You just won’t be able to stream programs like Golf Central and Golf Today on Peacock when they air live on Golf Channel.
Yes, Golf Channel is available to all YouTube TV subscribers at no extra cost. The live TV streaming service also includes The CW, which shows every LIV Golf League tournament.
GolfPass doesn’t include complete access to Golf Channel—you’ll need a TV subscription for that—but you’ll get on-demand Golf Channel videos. GolfPass+ members also get a Peacock Premium subscription, which carries many live golf events.
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