,UK, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Golf fans in the UK can look forward to stable coverage as broadcast plans for the US Open and US Women’s Open have been secured through 2030. A new five-year extension ensures that both tournaments will remain accessible on the same pay-TV and streaming platforms. The deal also includes several other USGA championships, allowing fans to enjoy a variety of major events without interruption. This long-term agreement will facilitate easier viewing as golf enthusiasts can follow both men’s and women’s majors in one platform.
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What just happened
Broadcast plans for two of the biggest golf events have been locked in for the rest of the decade. A five-year extension now guarantees that the US Open and the US Women’s Open will stay on the same pay-TV and streaming platforms in the UK through 2030. The deal also covers a clutch of other USGA championships, so viewers will keep getting a full slate of American major events on the same services.
What the package includes
The expanded rights package isn’t just the two Opens. It also includes coverage of the US Amateur, the US Women’s Amateur, the US Senior Open and the Curtis Cup. All of those will be available via the broadcaster’s pay-TV platform and its direct-to-consumer streaming service, so fans can watch on big screens or on the go.
Where this leaves the broadcaster in golf coverage
The latest extension cements a long-running relationship with US golf. The broadcaster has carried the US Open since the mid-1990s and managed to keep the rights after a competitive bidding round that included other big players. Alongside this deal, the network already holds live rights to all four men’s majors and all five women’s majors, plus coverage of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. Team events such as the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup are also in its portfolio, meaning that, for UK viewers, most of the sport’s marquee events sit in one place.
How this intersects with US broadcast deals
On the other side of the Atlantic, the USGA has extended a separate deal that keeps US domestic coverage on one major US network’s platforms through at least 2032. That means the international-rights extension complements an already long-term plan for coverage in the US market.
Key dates to mark on your calendar
- US Open 2026: Shinnecock Hills, New York — June 18–21, 2026
- US Women’s Open 2026: Riviera Country Club, California — June 4–7, 2026
Why fans should care
For serious followers of the sport, stability matters. Having long-term access on the same platforms makes it easier to plan viewing, follow live coverage, and get invested in lead-ins, extras and on-demand highlights. It also keeps the full range of men’s and women’s majors and supporting events under a consistent editorial and broadcast approach—important for people who care about depth of coverage and specialist commentary.
Commercial moves in the game — sponsorship updates
Separately, the PGA Tour and a long-standing bank sponsor have renewed their title sponsorship for two well-established events: the Heritage tournament and the Canadian Open. Those events have seen healthy prize purses in recent years — US$20 million for the Heritage and US$9.8 million for the Canadian Open — and the sponsor has been acknowledged as playing a key role in backing the sport across both pro and amateur levels. The renewed deals keep that commercial support in place for the foreseeable future.
Bottom line for viewers
Golf fans in the UK can breathe easy: the major American Opens and related USGA championships will stay accessible on the same pay-TV and streaming platform through 2030. Big tournaments at historic venues remain part of the TV schedule, and sponsorship stability assures strong prize funds and continued investment in events.
FAQ
Will the US Open and US Women’s Open definitely be on the same platforms until 2030?
Yes. The recent agreement extends broadcast availability on the same pay-TV and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms through 2030 for viewers covered by that deal.
Which other USGA events are included?
The package covers the US Amateur, US Women’s Amateur, US Senior Open and the Curtis Cup in addition to the US Open and US Women’s Open.
Are the 2026 venues confirmed?
Yes. Shinnecock Hills will host the men’s US Open from June 18–21, 2026, and Riviera Country Club will host the US Women’s Open from June 4–7, 2026.
Does this affect US domestic TV deals?
No. The USGA has independently extended its US domestic broadcast deal through at least 2032 with a major US network and its platforms. That’s separate from the international extension.
What about other big tournaments and tours?
The broadcaster already holds rights to the four men’s majors, five women’s majors and major tours like the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour, as well as team events such as the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. Those remain part of its broader golf portfolio.
Are sponsorships changing for PGA Tour events?
Title sponsorship for the RBC Heritage and the RBC Canadian Open has been extended on a multi-year basis, maintaining commercial backing for those tournaments.
Quick reference table
| Event | Platform availability | Contract expiry (rights) | 2026 dates / venue | Prize purse (recent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Open | Pay-TV & streaming | 2030 (international extension) | June 18–21 — Shinnecock Hills | Varies by year |
| US Women’s Open | Pay-TV & streaming | 2030 (international extension) | June 4–7 — Riviera Country Club | Varies by year |
| US Amateur / US Women’s Amateur / US Senior Open / Curtis Cup | Pay-TV & streaming | Included to 2030 | Event-specific | Not applicable |
| Heritage / Canadian Open (PGA Tour) | Tour coverage platforms | Multi-year sponsorship renewed | Annual (dates vary) | US$20m (Heritage), US$9.8m (Canadian Open) |
End of briefing — keep your calendar ready and your clubs polished.
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