British Open 2025: When and where to watch on TV and streaming | Complete schedule

The stage is set at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland as the world’s top golfers prepare to battle it out in the 2025 Open Championship, the final major of the golf season. Scheduled from July 17 to July 20, the 153rd edition of the championship is expected to deliver high drama and thrilling finishes, with viewers across the globe eagerly tuning in.

This year’s Open Championship comes amid heightened expectations, especially following an unpredictable series of majors earlier in the year. With Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and surprise U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun in the mix, the 2025 edition is primed to keep golf fans riveted.

Global Broadcast and Streaming Details

Television coverage of the 2025 Open Championship will be provided exclusively by NBC in the United States, ensuring that fans have extensive access to all four days of the tournament.


Meanwhile, streaming options will be available through multiple platforms, as per the NBC report:

• Peacock will offer exclusive early coverage for the first and second rounds.
• NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will carry live streams of all broadcast coverage.
• Sky Sports will handle coverage in the United Kingdom, with additional access via the Sky Go and NOW TV platforms.
• R&A TV will provide international fans with free access to select streams including “Live at the Range” and featured hole coverage.

2025 Open Championship Schedule (Eastern Time)

Television Broadcast

• Thursday, July 17: 4:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (NBC)
• Friday, July 18: 4:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (NBC)
• Saturday, July 19: 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (NBC)
• Sunday, July 20: 4:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (NBC)

Streaming via Peacock

• Thursday & Friday: 1:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Early live coverage)
• Saturday: 5:00 a.m. onward (Live group coverage)
• Sunday:
• Par-3 Channel: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Featured Groups: 3:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Sky Sports Live Feed: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Par-3 Channel, Featured Groups, and Sky Sports telecasts offer viewers a granular look into key player performances, as well as action from strategic points on the course.

Who to Watch: Big Names and Local Heroes

The 2025 Open Championship will feature a full 156-player field including:

• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who already claimed the PGA Championship this year.
• Rory McIlroy, eyeing another title on home turf, following a strong showing at the Masters.
• J.J. Spaun, the surprise U.S. Open winner, who will look to repeat his historic feat.
• Xander Schauffele, the defending Open champion.

In addition to these top contenders, LIV Golf players are also expected to feature prominently, continuing the sport’s ongoing merger narrative.

Royal Portrush Returns to Spotlight

Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links last hosted the Open in 2019, when Ireland’s Shane Lowry triumphed in a memorable victory. Known for its dramatic coastal holes and unpredictable weather, the venue is widely regarded as one of the most scenic and challenging courses in the Open rotation.

The layout has been slightly adjusted for 2025, with minor lengthening of key holes and revised bunkering. The course now plays at a par-71 over 7,344 yards, demanding precision and stamina across four pressure-filled days.

What’s at Stake?

Apart from the prestige of lifting the Claret Jug, players will be competing for:

• A share of a $16 million purse
• Exemptions into other major championships, including the U.S. Open and the Masters
• Crucial OWGR points ahead of the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup selection cycles

As the 2025 Open Championship prepares to tee off, all eyes will be on Royal Portrush. With early coverage beginning at 1:30 a.m. ET and round-the-clock streaming across multiple platforms, fans around the world can expect nothing short of golf’s finest theatre.

Whether you’re backing a household name or rooting for an underdog to rise, the British Open 2025 promises high stakes, unpredictable drama, and four days of world-class golf.

FAQs

When and where is the 2025 Open Championship taking place?

The 2025 Open Championship will be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, 2025.

What edition of the Open Championship is this?

This will be the 153rd edition of the Open Championship, marking the final major golf tournament of the 2025 season.