The fourth and last major golf championship of the year has arrived. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Open Championship, including global live streaming options. If you don’t want to read any further, we’ve got you covered. You can live stream the Open Championship on Peacock in the US
The fourth and last major golf championship of the year has arrived. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Open Championship, including global live streaming options.
If you don’t want to read any further, we’ve got you covered. You can live stream the Open Championship on Peacock in the US and Sky Sports in the UK. You can access your regular viewing options from anywhere with a VPN.
How to watch the Open Championship in the US
NBC Sports provides coverage of the Open Championship in the US. Coverage will be split between Peacock, USA Network and NBC throughout the tournament. Peacock and NBSN will provide coverage from 1:30 to 4 a.m. ET on Thursdays and Fridays. USA Network will provide coverage from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Thursdays and Fridays, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. ET on Saturday, and 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. ET on Sunday. Peacock will offer Open All Access coverage starting at 8 a.m. ET on Friday and Saturday, and Peacock and NBC will share coverage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
The easiest and most affordable way to stay up to date with the tournament in the US is with a Peacock subscription. Sports plans start at $11 a month for Peacock Premium, but you can upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $17 a month to get a constant live stream of NBC (along with ad-free on-demand content).
Peacock Premium (monthly plan)
Peacock is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. The service also offers its own original programming.
How to watch the Open Championship in the UK
Sky Sports will broadcast coverage of the Open Championship in the UK. Fans can tune in with a Sky Sports plan. Prices vary depending on contract details and you can find out more in our guide to the best Sky TV deals and plans. If you’re looking for a little less commitment on your subscriptions, you can also stream all the action through Now.
How to watch the Open Championship from anywhere
Golf fans traveling away from home can still keep up with their usual viewing options with the help of a VPN or virtual private network. VPNs are cybersecurity tools that allow people to temporarily change their virtual locations, so their favorite websites and apps work just as they would at home, no matter where in the world they are. The services we’ve highlighted require country-specific payment methods, so this option will work best for those simply traveling abroad right now.
NordVPN is our top recommendation right now. It’s an easy-to-use app (even for beginners) and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find it’s not what you’re looking for. You can learn more about virtual private networks in our roundup of the best VPNs.
NordVPN Subscription
NordVPN tops the list of best VPN services. It offers excellent value, with a solid feature set and a low monthly price. A wide selection of international servers, high-level security, fast connections, and audited privacy protection have made the brand a household name in the VPN world for a reason.
Who is the favorite to win the Open Championship?
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 Open Championship. On DraftKings (at the time of writing), Sheffler is the +680 favorite, followed by Rory McIlroy (+830), Matt Fitzpatrick (+1750), Tommy Fleetwood (+1750) and Jon Rahm (+1950).
Where is the Open Championship held?
The 2026 Open Championship will be held at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England.
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