How to watch Open Championship for free: TV channels, streaming info
The 153rd edition of the Open Championship is here and Northern Ireland's Royal Portrush Golf Club is set to host the world's best golfers for the final major tournament of the 2025 season.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the pre-event betting favorites and American Xander Schauffele is back as the defending champion. But links courses involves strategy and precision the traditional PGA Tour set up doesn't and often adds to the intrigue and drama with an international field that also features guaranteed slots for the DP World Tour and LIV Golf.
First-round action got underway on Thursday, July 17 across the pond with the first tee times in the wee hours of the morning stateside. Here's a look at how to watch the 2025 Open Championship for free, including TV channels and live streaming options for each day of the tournament:
When is 2025 British Open?
The 153rd edition of the Open Championship is scheduled to begin with first-round action on Thursday, July 17 and continues through the final round scheduled for Sunday, July 20, at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The Open Championship 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch
Live coverage of this year's Open Championship will be provided by NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock. Live streaming is also available via Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
All times Eastern
Thursday, July 17 - Friday, July 18
Rounds 1 and 2
- 1:30-4 a.m.: Stream on Peacock
- 4 a.m-3:30 p.m.: Watch on USA Network, NBC Sports app, Peacock, Fubo
- 3:30-6 p.m.: Golf Channel live from The Open
Saturday, July 19
- Round 3
- 5-7 a.m.: Watch on USA Network, NBC Sports app and Fubo
- 7 a.m.-3 p.m.: Watch on NBC, Peacock and Fubo
- 3-5 p.m.: Golf Channel live from The Open
Sunday, July 20
Round 4
- 4-7 a.m.: Watch on USA Network, NBC Sports app and Fubo
- 7 a.m.-2 p.m.: Watch on NBC, Peacock and Fubo
- 2-4 p.m.: Golf Channel live from The Open
- 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
Watch the British Open with Fubo
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.