Golf on TV Today: Live Sky Sports Schedule & Streams

Saturday 25th April 2026 brings a packed UK golf schedule, with Sky Sports Golf anchoring coverage from early-morning DP World Tour action through to a prime-time LPGA major. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans steals the spotlight as the day’s PGA Tour centerpiece.

Primary UK Channel: Sky Sports · PGA Tour Stream: ESPN · Key Event Today: Zurich Classic · Ryder Cup Highlights: BBC Sport · Live Listings Source: Sky Sports TV Guide

What channel is Men’s golf on TV today?

The table above shows the core broadcaster and event details for Saturday’s coverage. Sky Sports Golf is the dominant player across all professional tours.

Sky Sports Golf listings

Sky Sports Golf is the main home for professional golf in the UK. The channel holds exclusive rights to the US PGA Tour, the European Tour (now DP World Tour), all four majors, and the Ryder Cup. You can find it on Sky channel 405, BT TV channel 423, and Virgin Media channel 405.

PGA Tour channels

Beyond the linear TV channel, Sky Sports also streams live golf through its website and the Sky Sports app. Both the Volvo China Open (05:30) and the Zurich Classic (14:00 and 18:00) appear in Saturday’s listings.

The implication: Sky Sports Golf covers more hours of live golf today than any other UK broadcaster, spanning four different professional tours.

Where can I watch golf live today?

Live streams on ESPN

ESPN holds rights to PGA Tour coverage in the United States, and its platform offers live streaming of featured groups and tournament coverage. For UK viewers, however, Sky Sports remains the primary broadcaster. ESPN is best used when seeking US-specific feeds or commentary.

NOW TV options

NOW TV offers a no-contract way to access Sky Sports channels, including Sky Sports Golf. You can pick up a Day or Month pass for sports coverage, which means you can tune in specifically for the Zurich Classic without a full subscription.

What this means: The no-contract model removes the commitment barrier for occasional golf viewers who want premium coverage without a long-term subscription.

What time will the Ryder Cup be on TV?

2025 TV times

The next Ryder Cup takes place in September 2025 at Bethpage Black in New York. Sky Sports will have comprehensive live coverage throughout the event, with the main broadcast starting each morning at 12:00 BST. BBC Sport also provides free-to-air highlights and audio coverage in the evenings.

BBC highlights

If you don’t have Sky Sports, BBC Sport is your free alternative for Ryder Cup content. The BBC typically broadcasts a highlights programme in the evening, covering the day’s singles matches and key moments from the competition.

The catch: BBC coverage focuses on highlights rather than live play, so full live rights stay with Sky Sports for the duration of the event.

Where can I watch the Zurich Classic?

Third round streams

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a team stroke play event held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale. The third round airs on Sky Sports Golf at 14:00 and 18:00 on Saturday 25th April 2026. You can also follow live coverage and featured group streams through PGA Tour’s official watch platform.

PGA Tour coverage

The PGA Tour’s streaming service at pgatour.com/watch provides live video feeds, real-time leaderboards, and on-demand replays. Sky Sports broadcasts the main tournament feed, while the PGA Tour platform supplements with featured group coverage — handy when two star pairings are playing simultaneously.

The pattern: Sky Sports handles the main broadcast while the PGA Tour platform fills gaps with additional featured-group streams, giving viewers more simultaneous coverage options than a single channel allows.

Can I watch the Ryder Cup on BBC TV?

Ireland viewing options

In Ireland, the Ryder Cup isn’t available on RTÉ but you can catch live audio through RTE Radio. The bulk of TV coverage still comes through Sky Sports, which has exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the event.

Pubs and free air

Many pubs across Ireland show the Ryder Cup on Sky Sports, making it a social event for golf fans. For those without a subscription at home, finding a venue with Sky Sports is often the most practical way to watch live. BBC highlights remain freely available online and on the BBC iPlayer app.

The implication: In Ireland, watching live Ryder Cup golf at home requires Sky Sports; BBC provides only post-round highlights without a subscription.

Where to find live golf online

Beyond TV, several platforms let you stream golf directly. PGA Tour Live (pgatour.com/watch) is the official streaming hub for PGA Tour events, offering live video and interactive leaderboards. Sky Sports Golf on YouTube provides highlight packages and interviews, though live event streaming requires a subscription. For free options, BBC Sport’s golf coverage is accessible via the BBC iPlayer app and website without charge.

Sky Sports have exclusive TV rights to all the biggest golf tournaments, including the US PGA Tour, European Tour as well as all four majors.

— Where’s The Match (TV Listings Authority)

Join the featured groups on the third day of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event at TPC Louisiana.

— TV Guide UK (Golf Schedule Analyst)

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Sky Sports leads with Zurich Classic coverage from 14:00, while the golf TV guide today details free streams for RBC Heritage and more.

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