How to Watch Golf Live for Free: The Open, US Open, PGA Tour & Every Major in 2026
Golf’s 2026 calendar is packed with must-watch events, from the majors to the PGA Tour and the LPGA. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tune in for the big moments, here’s how to catch every shot.
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⛳ Major Golf Tournaments — Rest of 2026
The Open Championship
Royal Birkdale, England | July 16–19, 2026
The oldest major in golf — one of the sport’s most prestigious and beloved events.
theopen.com
Evian Championship (LPGA Major)
Évian-les-Bains, France | July 9–12, 2026
One of the five LPGA major championships, set against a stunning Alpine backdrop.
evianshampionship.com
Women’s British Open (LPGA Major)
Royal Lytham & St Annes, England | July 30 – August 2, 2026
wpga.co.uk
FedEx Cup Playoffs (PGA Tour)
USA | August–September 2026
The climax of the PGA Tour season, culminating in the Tour Championship at East Lake.
pgatour.com
Ryder Cup
Next edition: 2027, but team announcements and qualifying make fall 2026 essential viewing for fans.
rydercup.com
📺 Where to Watch — By Region
🇺🇸 United States
1. Peacock (US Open, The Open, Women’s Majors)
NBC’s streaming platform carries comprehensive golf coverage including the US Open, The Open Championship and women’s majors. Streams all four rounds from early morning tee times, including featured groups and multi-view coverage. Free trial available.
peacocktv.com/sports/golf
2. NBC / USA Network (Free — select coverage)
NBC airs live weekend coverage of major championships including the US Open and The Open. Accessible free with an antenna or included in most live TV packages.
nbc.com
3. Golf Channel
Year-round home of PGA Tour coverage in the US — early rounds, PGA Tour Live streams and daily programming. Available on most cable and streaming packages.
golfchannel.com
4. ESPN / ESPN+
Covers The Open Championship and select PGA Tour events. ESPN+ streams additional featured group coverage.
plus.espn.com
5. YouTube TV (Free Trial)
Includes NBC, Golf Channel and USA Network in one subscription — giving you comprehensive coverage of all majors. 21-day free trial available.
tv.youtube.com
6. DirecTV (Free Trial)
Carries NBC, Golf Channel, NBCSN and USA Network. Includes ESPN Unlimited as part of most plans — great value for golf fans. 5-day free trial available.
directv.com
7. Hulu + Live TV (Free Trial)
Includes NBC, Golf Channel and ESPN Select. 3-day free trial for new users.
hulu.com/live-tv
🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland
8. Sky Sports Golf
The primary home of golf in the UK, with live coverage of all four men’s majors, the LPGA majors, Ryder Cup and the PGA Tour.
skysports.com/golf
9. BBC Sport (Free — The Open)
The BBC traditionally airs highlights and some live coverage of The Open Championship free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
bbc.co.uk/sport/golf
🇦🇺 Australia
10. Kayo Sports
Streams all major golf events live in Australia, including the four men’s majors and the LPGA majors. 7-day free trial available.
kayosports.com.au
🌍 Global
11. PGA Tour Live (Global)
The official PGA Tour streaming platform, available globally. Offers live featured group coverage, replays and highlights.
pgatour.com/watch
12. Golf Channel (Global via NBC Sports App)
Available internationally through select cable and streaming providers, with live PGA Tour coverage and major championship programming.
golfchannel.com
💡 Pro Tips
- The Open Championship is one of the few majors where significant free coverage is available — BBC in the UK, with NBC and Peacock in the US.
- Peacock is the best value option for US golf fans, streaming the entirety of every round of the US Open and The Open from the first morning tee time.
- YouTube TV’s 21-day free trial is the longest of any live TV service — more than enough to cover The Open Championship and the US Women’s Open for free.
- VPN trick: A VPN like NordVPN lets you access your home country’s stream from anywhere in the world.
