The deal will see all 14 events of the 2026 season shown live across TNT Sports channels and its streaming platform discovery+.

Global Coverage From Riyadh to the UK

Live coverage begins February 4 to 7 at the ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh, played under lights at Riyadh Golf Club. The 2026 season features 14 events across ten countries and five continents, including the league’s first visit to South Africa in March, along with stops in Adelaide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, the USA, Spain and the UK.

TNT Sports will act as LIV Golf’s UK and Ireland broadcast partner, with on site presentation planned throughout the season. Further details on scheduling will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Four Day Format and Star Players

From 2026, LIV Golf events will move to a four day, 72 hole format. The season will feature 57 players across 13 teams, plus five wild card entrants. The field includes Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton and Tom McKibbin.

Reaction From Broadcaster and League

Scott Young, Executive Vice President at Warner Bros Discovery Sports Europe, said the addition of LIV Golf strengthens TNT Sports’ premium live sports portfolio and brings more top level golf to subscribers.

LIV Golf’s SVP of International Media Rights, Orjan Olsson, described the partnership as a landmark moment for the league in a key sports market, promising enhanced storytelling and greater access for fans.

Growing Global Presence

The season continues from Saudi Arabia to Australia the following week, returning to Adelaide after crowds of more than 100,000 in 2025. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf launched its first season in 2022 and has quickly become a major presence in the global game.

The agreement adds LIV Golf to TNT Sports’ existing rights, which include Premier League football, UEFA competitions, the FA Cup, Premiership Rugby, UFC and MotoGP.

Current LIV Golf 2026 Schedule (as it stands)

4-7 February – ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh, Riyadh Golf Club, Saudi Arabia

12-15 February – LIV Golf Adelaide, The Grange Golf Club, Australia

5-8 March – HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong, Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling, Hong Kong

12-15 March – LIV Golf Singapore, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore

19-22 March – LIV Golf South Africa, Steyn City, South Africa

16-19 April – LIV Golf Mexico City, Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico

7-10 May – LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden, Trump National DC, USA

4-7 June – LIV Golf Andalucia, Real Club Valderrama, Spain

25-28 June – LIV Golf Louisiana, Bayou Oaks at City Park, USA

23-26 July – LIV Golf UK by JCB, JCB Golf and Country Club, Great Britain

20-23 August – LIV Golf Indianapolis, The Club at Chatham Hills, USA

27-30 August – Aramco LIV Golf Michigan, The Cardinal at Saint John’s, USA

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Starting with round two of the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh presented by Ma’aden, golf fans in the UK will have unprecedented access to LIV Golf’s thrilling competition, with 41 rounds of live golf coverage across 14 tournaments throughout the season on ITVX.

The 2025 season begins at Riyadh Golf Club from 6-8 February and will conclude with the Team Championship finale at LIV Golf Michigan from 22-24 August.

OTHER LIV VENUES

In between, LIV Golf will make stops in Adelaide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Miami, Mexico City, South Korea, Washington DC, Dallas, Andalucia, the UK, Chicago, and Indianapolis, making LIV Golf the world’s first truly global golf league.

ITVX will serve as the primary platform for LIV Golf, delivering live and full coverage of every round of every tournament, with selected live broadcasts on ITV1 and ITV4.

The weekly highlights show produced by LIV Golf will also be broadcast on ITV4, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the action.

The landmark agreement with ITV reinforces LIV Golf’s commitment to expanding its global reach and bringing the sport to new audiences in the UK.

It also signals the return of live golf to free-to-air television in the UK, providing a new and dynamic viewing experience that aligns with LIV Golf’s commitment to attract new audiences and grow the game of golf.

Fans will have the opportunity to watch some of the sport’s biggest names compete in LIV Golf’s innovative format, featuring 54-hole tournaments, shotgun starts, and the unique combination of individual and team-based competition.

COMMENTS ON THE DEAL

Ron Wechsler, LIV Golf Senior Vice President of Broadcast Partnerships and Programming Strategy, said: “Our partnership with ITV represents a major milestone as we strive to bring LIV Golf to every corner of the world.

With a premier sports broadcaster like ITV, we can ensure that more fans than ever will be able to access the excitement of the LIV Golf experience and connect with the world-class players, teams, and stories that make us a truly standalone global sports league.”

Niall Sloane, Director of ITV Sport, said: “This is an exciting time for LIV Golf as we look ahead to the innovative 2025 season. This partnership delivers free-to-air coverage for fans in the UK and we are delighted to welcome LIV Golf to ITV Sport.”

This announcement follows LIV Golf’s recent broadcast deals with FOX Sports in the United States, Coupang Play in South Korea, and Movistar Plus+ in Spain, further solidifying the League’s global expansion and mission to grow the game in new and existing markets.

With LIV Golf set to take centre stage on ITVX, UK fans can look forward to an unparalleled viewing experience that amplifies the League’s visibility, introduces the sport to new audiences, and enhances engagement with players, teams, and partners.

For more information visit LIVGolf.com

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The announcement continues a partnership which started in 2016 when The R&A’s professional and amateur championships first featured as part of Sky Sports’ coverage of live golf, which includes the men’s and women’s major championships and tour events from around the world.

Proceeds from the agreement will contribute towards The R&A’s commitment to invest £200 million in golf over ten years and support development of the sport internationally through its participation initiatives, governance activities, advocacy for sustainability and staging of inspirational golf championships.

Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “Our partnership with Sky Sports has enabled us to deliver outstanding live coverage of our championships to fans, as well as providing important revenues which support our broader activities to develop golf around the world and sustain the sport for current and future generations.

“The live broadcast continues to push boundaries and use technology to give viewers a deeper understanding and appreciation of the skill required by the world’s best players and presents the drama and excitement of our championships in a dynamic and entertaining way. We look forward to continuing our work with Sky Sports over the next five years.”

Jonathan Licht, Managing Director, Sky Sports, said, “We are delighted to be able to extend our relationship with The R&A, as Sky Sports continues to be the home for the biggest golf tournaments in the world, including all the Majors this year. The Open and the AIG Women’s Open are two iconic championships and centre-pieces of any sporting summer for fans. We look forward to continuing to offer our award-winning coverage across our Sky Sports platforms.”

WHAT GOLF EVENTS DOES THE R&A STAGE?

The agreement will see Sky Sports continue to provide coverage of The Open, AIG Women’s Open and The R&A’s amateur championships and international matches, including The Amateur Championship, The Women’s Amateur Championship, Walker Cup and Curtis Cup.

Sky Sports customers can watch live coverage in HD, and follow their favourite players and emerging stories via Sky Sports social and digital channels. On NOW, viewers can watch live sport without a contract, making The Open and AIG Women’s Open accessible to anyone with a connected device. With a Sky Sports Month or Day Pass, NOW members can watch any time, anywhere on the web or on over 60 devices with the mobile or tablet app.

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