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The Open Championship broadcasting developments

Overview

Broadcasting arrangements for The Open Championship have seen developments regarding both current coverage and future media rights.

In July 2026, Fox Sports and Kayo were identified as the providers for live coverage of the tournament’s final rounds for Australian audiences.

By August 2026, reports emerged that Apple TV is in preliminary discussions with The R&A to bid for United States broadcasting rights. This potential shift comes as the current agreement with NBC and Versant is set to expire in 2028. Apple is expected to compete against other streaming platforms, including Netflix and Amazon, when the formal bidding process begins in early 2027.

Entities

The R&A · Netflix · NBC · Amazon · Apple

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Apple TV seeks US broadcasting rights for golf’s Open Championship

    Apple TV is reportedly pursuing US broadcasting rights for golf’s Open Championship, potentially challenging NBC as Netflix and Amazon also show interest in the prestigious tournament.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    The Open Championship broadcast details released for Australian fans

    Australian audiences get live Fox Sports/Kayo coverage of The Open Championship (July 17‑19) and a briefing on the British Open's steep revetted bunker faces.

Sources

iclarified.com · iphoneaddict.fr · macnews.com · techritual.com