Details of the broadcast plans for the 154th Open tournament, which tees off on Thursday 16th July, have been unveiled.
More than 100 hours of live content will be available to fans worldwide, including 48 hours of main coverage starting at 06.30am BST on Thursday, as well as four featured groups each day, and a new Player Focus feed.
The tournament will be broadcast by Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in the United States. Plans for 2026 include a 350-metre wire cam, live aerial coverage and data-led storytelling.
A new single Player Stream available on The Open’s official app will enable fans to watch a dedicated live feed of selected players, while Featured Groups returns to allow fans to watch every shot from marquee groups.
Speaking about the plans, Neil Armit, chief commercial officer at The R&A, said, “The Open is our greatest opportunity each year to inspire people through an outstanding Championship and bring fans worldwide closer than ever to the action of one of the world’s greatest sporting events. By continually evolving how fans experience the Championship, we’re making it more accessible than ever before.
“Whether they’re walking the fairways at Royal Birkdale or following events from the other side of the world, these new digital innovations and enhanced broadcast coverage will help millions of people feel closer to the players, the stories and the unique spirit of golf’s original Championship.”
