UK golf fans searching for golf on TV today UK<\/strong> or golf live stream<\/strong> options in 2026 face fragmented coverage across Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports Main Event, and TNT Sports. The Masters, The Open, the Ryder Cup, and PGA Tour events are split across multiple channels and sometimes different broadcasters entirely. This guide covers golf on TV UK 2026<\/strong> schedules, how to watch golf live stream<\/strong>, and the cheapest way to get every tournament on every channel.
Golf TV Schedule UK 2026 — Major Tournament Broadcast Rights
| Tournament | Date 2026 | UK Broadcaster | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | 9–12 April | Sky Sports Golf | All four rounds live + featured groups |
| PGA Championship | 14–17 May | Sky Sports Golf | Live |
| US Open | 18–21 June | Sky Sports Golf | Live |
| The Open | 16–19 July | Sky Sports Golf | All four rounds live |
| Ryder Cup | 25–27 Sept | Sky Sports Golf | Live (all sessions) |
| DP World Tour | Year-round | Sky Sports Golf | Selected events |
| PGA Tour (regular) | Year-round | Sky Sports Golf | Thursday–Sunday coverage |
| Ladies Tour / Solheim Cup | Selected dates | Sky Sports Golf | Live |
How to Watch Golf Live Stream UK — Cost Comparison
| Method | Monthly Cost | All Majors Live | Ryder Cup | 4K HDR | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky TV + Sports | ~£63–£81 | Yes | Yes | Requires Q box | 18 months |
| NOW TV Sports Pass | ~£26.99 | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| BBC / free-to-air | Free | The Open only | No | No | None |
| IPTVSelect | ~£5–£9.99 | Yes | Yes | Yes (4K HDR) | None |
The BBC broadcasts limited live coverage of The Open (weekend rounds only) and highlights of the Masters. Everything else requires a Sky Sports Golf subscription — which IPTV includes fully.
Sky Sports Golf — Full Channel Guide
Sky Sports Golf (channel 405) is the UK’s dedicated 24/7 golf channel. All four major championships, the Ryder Cup, PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LPGA coverage are broadcast exclusively on this channel. In addition:
- Sky Sports Golf (405)<\/strong> — Primary coverage, all tournaments, all sessions
- Sky Sports Main Event (401)<\/strong> — Overlapping coverage of major final rounds and Ryder Cup
- Sky Sports Mix (123)<\/strong> — Secondary coverage during major overlap periods
- Sky Sports Arena (406)<\/strong> — Additional featured group feeds during majors
All of these are included in a standard IPTV subscription — no sports add-on required.
How to Watch Golf on IPTV — Best Setup
- Get an IPTV subscription<\/strong> — Start your free 24-hour trial at IPTVSelect<\/a> (full Sky Sports Golf included)
- Install TiviMate<\/strong> on Firestick or Android TV — setup guide<\/a>
- Find Sky Sports Golf (405)<\/strong> in the sports category or search “golf” in the EPG
- For major final rounds<\/strong> — use multi-screen to watch the main broadcast and featured groups simultaneously
- 4K HDR for majors<\/strong> — switch to the 4K feed channel if available in your IPTV playlist
Frequently Asked Questions — Golf on TV UK
What channel is golf on today UK?<\/strong>
Sky Sports Golf (405) is the main channel. Major tournaments also simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event (401). Check your IPTV EPG for exact times.
Is The Open on free-to-air TV?<\/strong>
The BBC broadcasts the weekend rounds of The Open live. Full coverage of all four rounds is on Sky Sports Golf.
How can I watch golf live stream UK cheaply?<\/strong>
IPTV at ~£5–£9.99/month includes Sky Sports Golf and every major tournament live — compared to £63+ for Sky Sports direct or £26.99 for NOW TV Sports.
Is the Masters on TV in the UK?<\/strong>
Yes — all four rounds of The Masters are live on Sky Sports Golf (405). Featured group coverage is also available on Sky Sports Arena.
Can I watch the Ryder Cup in 4K?<\/strong>
Yes. The Ryder Cup is broadcast in 4K HDR on Sky Sports Golf. IPTV subscriptions include the 4K HDR feeds for all major tournaments.
Watch Every Tee, Every Green — Start Your Free Trial
From the Masters at Augusta and the Open on the UK’s finest links courses to the Ryder Cup and weekly PGA Tour coverage — golf live stream UK<\/strong> via IPTV gives you every tournament, every session, every channel — all included from ~£5/month equivalent<\/strong>. No Sky contract, no sports add-on, no missing a single birdie.
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