The highly anticipated 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off Thursday morning with the first round at the iconic Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Here's your complete guide to watching the tournament, including full TV coverage, streaming details, and tee times for Round 1.
How to watch the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday
Rory McIlroy, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has had an impressive start to his 2025 season, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in his season debut. The victory earned him a hefty $3.6 million check, and now, McIlroy looks to add another prestigious Signature Event to his resume, with a chance to win an additional $4 million at Bay Hill.
Joining McIlroy in this star-studded field are top-ranked players such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and many more elite professionals. With such an impressive lineup, the first round promises to be an exciting day of golf.
Arnold Palmer Invitational TV Coverage: What you need to know
You can catch the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Golf Channel starting at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday. Golf Channel will provide comprehensive coverage from 2-6 p.m. ET, ensuring that viewers don’t miss any of the action.
Arnold Palmer Invitational online streaming options for Thursday’s round
For those looking to stream the event online, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ offers exclusive coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET, providing early access to the day's action. Additionally, you can watch featured groups and enjoy comprehensive live streaming coverage throughout the round.
For cable subscribers, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App will also offer a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s broadcast, so you can stay connected no matter where you are.
Arnold Palmer Invitational key details:
TV Coverage: Golf Channel, 2-6 p.m. ET
Streaming: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ (starting at 7:30 a.m. ET), NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports App for simulcast coverage
With a competitive field and plenty of excitement, don’t miss out on the first round of this prestigious event at Bay Hill.
2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational Round 1 tee times (ET)
Tee No. 1
7:40 a.m. – Brian Campbell, Jacob Bridgeman
7:50 a.m. – Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee
8:00 a.m. – J.J. Spaun, Aldrich Potgieter
8:10 a.m. – Aaron Rai, Sungjae Im
8:20 a.m. – Max Homa, Adam Hadwin
8:30 a.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Sahith Theegala
8:40 a.m. – Billy Horschel, Jason Day
8:50 a.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Cameron Young
9:05 a.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Matthieu Pavon
9:15 a.m. – Davis Thompson, Eric Cole
9:25 a.m. – Austin Eckroat, Byeong Hun An
9:35 a.m. – Cam Davis, Si Woo Kim
9:45 a.m. – Ludvig Åberg, Scottie Scheffler
9:55 a.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland
10:05 a.m. – Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa
10:20 a.m. – Andrew Novak, Max McGreevy
10:30 a.m. – Daniel Berger, Ben Griffin
10:40 a.m. – Lucas Glover, Michael Kim
10:50 a.m. – Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Koivun (a)
11:00 a.m. – Maverick McNealy, Mackenzie Hughes
11:10 a.m. – Nick Taylor, Sam Stevens
11:20 a.m. – J.T. Poston, Brian Harman
11:35 a.m. – Thomas Detry, Adam Scott
11:45 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick
11:55 a.m. – Denny McCarthy, Max Greyserman
12:05 p.m. – Stephan Jaeger, Corey Conners
12:15 p.m. – Nick Dunlap, Will Zalatoris
12:25 p.m. – Chris Kirk, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
12:35 p.m. – Sepp Straka, Tony Finau
12:50 p.m. – Russell Henley, Tom Hoge
1:00 p.m. – Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry
1:10 p.m. – Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas
1:20 p.m. – Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns
1:30 p.m. – Joe Highsmith, Patrick Cantlay
1:40 p.m. – Justin Rose, Patrick Rodgers
1:50 p.m. – Harris English, Rafael Campos