# The Open 2026: TV Schedule and How to Watch Worldwide Complete guide to watching the 2026 Open Championship - **Source:** [CNET](https://brifing.si/source/ce507de7-7f24-4ff4-ab6d-7635abcc095a) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/cef39104-d64a-4d4f-958d-0db55bc33df3 ## The 2026 Open Championship Begins The Open, one of golf's most prestigious tournaments, will be held at Royal Birkdale in Merseyside, England from July 16-19, 2026. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will attempt to retain his title against the world's top golfers in this historic competition. ## US Broadcast Details NBC holds the US broadcast rights for the 2026 Open Championship, with coverage split between USA Network, NBC and streaming service Peacock. Peacock will offer exclusive early morning coverage each day and be the sole platform for featured group matches. ## UK Viewing Options UK golf fans can watch the tournament on Sky Sports through its Golf and Main Event channels. Now TV offers daily access for £15 or monthly plans from £35. The Sky Go app also provides live streaming options for subscribers wanting to watch on mobile devices. ## Australia and Canada Coverage In Australia, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports will broadcast the tournament, while Canadian viewers can watch on TSN. Kayo Sports starts at 30 AUD monthly, with TSN Plus available for 25 CAD per month in Canada. Both platforms offer free trial periods for new users. ## Championship Contenders Defending champion Scheffler aims to become the first back-to-back winner since 2008, but faces strong competition from Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. The American has dominated recently, with US players winning four of the last five Open Championships. ## Golf's Grand Finale The Open Championship represents one of golf's most exciting moments. Fans worldwide will watch the battle for the iconic Claret Jug trophy. With comprehensive global broadcast options, the tournament reaches an international audience of passionate golf enthusiasts. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-open-2026-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-golf-championship/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._