Watching the Open Championship 2025: Live streaming major golf events online and TV schedules, with detailed tee times information provided.
**2025 Open Championship to Air Globally on Major Sports Networks and Streaming Platforms**
The 153rd Open Championship is set to tee off from July 17th to 20th at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, and fans around the world can catch all the action live or via streaming on their respective major sports networks and platforms.
**US Coverage**
Early rounds will have exclusive streaming on Peacock early morning, with the broadcast moving to NBC for broader coverage throughout each day. Notable players are expected to start their rounds in the early groups, with the first tee time in US Eastern Time slated for approximately 1:35 a.m.
**UK Coverage**
Sky Sports will broadcast the entire event live on its Main Event and Golf channels, providing coverage from early morning through to the evening.
**Australia Coverage**
Fox Sports 503 and Kayo Sports will share the live streams in Australia, with the viewing window falling during the afternoon into the overnight hours.
**International Coverage**
The R&A TV service offers free selective streaming options, including "Live at the Range" and featured hole coverage, for international fans.
**Other Broadcasters**
In Canada, TSN and RDS (French Language) will air the Open Championship, with the TSN Plus streaming platform costing $8/month or $80/year. In Australia, Fox Sports 503 and Kayo Sports will broadcast the event, with Kayo Sports starting from $30/month, after a choice of either a 7-day free trial or first month for $1.
**Streaming Recommendations**
For those looking to watch the Open Championship from anywhere, NordVPN is recommended. In the US, Sling TV's Blue plan starts from $50.99/month and includes NBC (available in select markets), with a half-price discount offered for new users. To get the Golf Channel on Sling TV, the Sports Extra add-on is required, which is an additional $11/month. Now Sports Memberships offer no-contract plans starting at £14.99 for a day pass or £26.99/month for a six-month minimum term.
**Notable Players**
Defending champion Shane Lowry and other golfers expected to challenge for the title include Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau. Rory McIlroy, a local hero, is expected to compete in the tournament, aiming to win his second Open Championship more than a decade since his first. However, Scottie Scheffler, the world number 1, will not be participating in the event.
**Sky Sports Coverage**
Sky Sports will show all four days of the Open Championship live in the U.K., with Sky Go offering mobile streaming for subscribers. The Golf Channel will repeat the Open Championship action later in the day for those who miss the live coverage.
This schedule ensures that fans worldwide can follow the tournament live or via streaming, accommodating time zone differences and providing comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Open Championship.
- Sports enthusiasts can watch the golf action of the 153rd Open Championship on Sky Sports in the UK.
- Fans worldwide, including those in the US, can stream the Open Championship on popular sports networks such as NBC and Peacock.
