Don't miss the Masters Par 3 Contest: How to watch and stream Wednesday's event

The Masters' Par 3 Contest offers a rare glimpse of players at ease in a relaxed, family-filled afternoon that stands in sharp contrast to the intensity of the Masters tournament teeing off Thursday at Augusta National.

Players and their families, dressed in white Masters caddie jumpsuits, take on the nine-hole course set around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond. Players often hand the club off to their kids, resulting in a mix of charming attempts and impressive putts.

Last year, Colombia’s Nico Echavarria defeated J.J. Spaun in a playoff after both finished at 5-under-par (22). In 90 years of the event, no player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year, a quirky streak that every competitor keeps in mind.

Here's how to watch the pre-tournament event:

What time is the Masters Par 3 Contest?

The Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National will begin at noon ET with coverage live via streaming on Masters.com, the Masters app, ESPN Unlimited and Fubo, which is offering a free trial. TV coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Where to watch Par 3 Contest at the Masters 

ESPN will broadcast the Masters Par 3 Contest, though the first two hours will stream exclusively on ESPN's platforms, the Masters app, and Masters.com. Fans without cable can also turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial, to catch ESPN's full coverage.

• TV channel: ESPN (2-4 p.m. ET)
• Live stream: Masters.com; Masters app; ESPN Unlimited & ESPN Select; Fubo (free trial)