How to watch golf's Open Championship for free: TV channels, streaming info
The Open Championship is the final major of the 2025 men's golf season, with Northern Ireland's Royal Portrush Golf Club this week hosting one of the sport's premier tournaments.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy both have three PGA Tour wins this season, making them top candidates to claim the winner's share of a $17 million purse. McIlroy, a native of Northern Ireland, will enjoy plenty of support from fans throughout the British Open.
Xander Schauffele, currently ranked third in the official World Golf Ranking, won the 2024 Open and is a threat to repeat. Scheffler and McIlroy are joined by J.J. Spaun on the list of golfers to win a major this year, with Spaun winning June's U.S. Open. Irish golfer Shane Lowry won this event in 2019, the last time it was held at Royal Portrush.
Here's what to know to watch the 153rd Open Championship, including TV channel, streaming, and free options:
When is 2025 British Open?
The 153rd edition of the British Open is scheduled to run from Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20, at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
USA Network will broadcast each of the first two rounds of the tournament as well as early coverage of the final two rounds, while NBC will have the bulk of TV coverage for Saturday's third round and Sunday's final round. The Golf Channel will also carry analysis after each round.
- Dates: Thursday, July 17-20
- Time: First tee on Thursday scheduled for 1:35 a.m. ET
- Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club (County Antrim, Northern Ireland)
- TV: USA Network, NBC, Golf Channel
- Stream: Peacock, Fubo
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How to watch 2025 British Open for free
Fans can stream select coverage through the NBC Sports App, and can catch the entire tournament on Fubo, which currently offers a free trial subscription for new users.