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The Open 2026 golf on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch The Open 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
(Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
- Ned Holmes
Published: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11:00 am
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Sunday at The Open is always special and the final day of the 154th edition of golf's oldest tournament is set to be no different.
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Sam Burns leads the hunt for the Claret Jug after stunning rounds on Friday and Saturday but will need to do more than just hold his nerve if he is to become a major winner.
The back nine at Royal Birkdale has seen many before him falter and there are a host of top players hot on his heels. The crowds will be behind local lad Tommy Fleetwood, who is part of the pack bidding to reel in Burns.
Links golf is a very different test to most of the events on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and even the DP World Tour – and those that fail to adapt will see their hopes dashed.
It's one of the greatest weeks in the British sporting calendar and there is extensive coverage throughout for UK fans.
Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch The Open 2026.
How to watch The Open 2026 on TV and live stream
You can watch The Open 2026 live on Sky Sports from Thursday 16 July 2026 until the final round on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Coverage of play begins at 6:30pm UK time on the first two days, from 8am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday. The full schedule can be found below.
Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £20 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.
Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
The Open 2026 schedule
All UK time. Live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf and NOW
Thursday 16 July
- Coverage from 6:30am
Friday 17 July
- Coverage from 6:30am
Saturday 18 July
- Coverage from 9am
Sunday 19 July
- Coverage from 8am
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Authors
Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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