The battle for the Claret Jug starts in Merseyside.
It happens at Royal Birkdale. From Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19, the golf world’s oldest major championship kicks into high gear.
If you’re asking how to watch The Open Championship 2025, here is the reality. The coverage is split. It depends entirely on which side of the Atlantic you’re sitting on. The broadcast rights are fragmented, which means you need the right login credentials for the right region.
Key Storylines to Follow
Scottie Scheffler is defending.
He won at Royal Portrush last year. Now he needs to back it up at Birkdale to become the first winner back-to-back since Padraig Harrington pulled it off in 2008, 2009. Easy, right?
Scheffler had a rough week last month, missing the cut at the Scottish open. That’s not the look of the world No. 1. Meanwhile, bookmakers love Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. They see an opening to break the recent American streak—four of the last five champs hailed from the USA.
Where to Stream in the US
Peacock holds the keys.
NBC owns the linear broadcast, but Peacock has the exclusivity on the featured group coverage. Plus, they start the streaming window early every morning.
The costs? You have to decide on ads. The Peacock Premium plan runs $11 per month. If you hate interruptions, go Premium Plus for $17.
Daily Broadcast Breakdown
Here is the exact timing (ET) for when you need to tune in:
- Thursday (July 16)
Peacock starts the party at 1:30 a.m., running until 4 a.m. USA Network picks it up at 4 a.m., covering through 3:30 p.m. - Friday (July 17)
Same schedule. Peacock from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Then USA Network until 3:30 p.m. - Saturday (July 18)
USA Network handles early morning (5 a.m.-7 a.m.). Then NBC and Peacock share the load from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Sunday (July 19)
Final day drama. USA Network airs 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. NBC and Peacock take over from 7 a.m., wrapping up the coverage at 2 p.m.
Streaming The Open in the UK
Sky Sports owns this space.
The action lives on Sky Sports Golf and the Main Events channels. There is extra footage on the Red Button, but that’s niche viewing.
Most fans want flexibility. Sky’s streaming subsidiary, Now (formerly Now TV), handles the delivery. You have options:
- Daily Pass : Get £15 for just one day of access. Useful if you only care about Sunday.
- Monthly Plan : Pay £35 for the whole tournament. That covers all four rounds.
It works via the Sky Go app if you already subscribe to Sky broadband.
Australian Golf Fans
Fox Sports on Foxtel carries it. But most Australians skip the cable dish now.
The smart money goes to Kayo Sports.
The standard tier is AU$30 a month, allowing one screen. If your house has multiple golf junkies watching simultaneously, bump up to Premium for AU$46, which supports three devices.
No contracts.
They throw in F1, NFL, and NRL too. If you’ve never signed up, they usually offer a one-week free trial. Worth it just for Sunday? Maybe.
The best part is there’s no lock-in contract.
Watching From Canada
TSN handles the broadcast.
Cord-cutters should look at TSN Plus. The full package is CA$25 per month. You get live streaming of The Open plus NFL games, F1 races, and Grand Slam tennis.
It’s straightforward pricing. No hidden fees mentioned in the fine print for this specific event.
Quick Recap of Options
- USA : Peacock ($11-$17/mo). Early AM starts only on the stream.
- UK : Sky Sports via Now (Daily £15 or Monthly £35).
- Australia : Kayo Sports (Starts AU$30/mo).
- Canada : TSN Plus (CA$25/mo).
Scheffler wants the title again. The odds say look elsewhere. But golf is strange. Anyone can win on Birkdale’s windswept fairways.
Don’t wait for kickoff. Log in early. The first tee time is waiting.
