The 2026 Open Championship is set for Royal Birkdale from July 12–19, with live coverage available on The Open’s official channels and global broadcast partners listed on the event site. The Open also says fans can follow live commentary, featured groups, radio, and coverage on TheOpen.com, the app, and R&A TV, with the broadcast partners page updated before play begins on July 16.

Where to watch

  • Official event site and app: TheOpen.com and the Open app will carry live coverage, leaderboard updates, and follow-along features.
  • R &A TV and The Open Radio: The Open Radio is available worldwide on The Open website, the app, and R&A TV.
  • Featured groups and live commentary: Those are part of the official coverage package for the championship.

TV and streaming

The exact TV channel or streaming service depends on your country, because The Open publishes a list of global broadcast partners for each region. In Australia, Foxtel says it will carry the 2026 Open Championship live and exclusive on FOX SPORTS.

Schedule

The Open’s posted broadcast times include preview shows on July 14 and 15, then live commentary from Thursday July 16 through Sunday July 19. The championship itself runs at Royal Birkdale from July 12–19, 2026.

Quick watch plan

  1. Check TheOpen.com’s broadcast partners page for your country.
  1. Use the Open app or site for live scoring and featured-group coverage.
  1. If you are in Australia, Foxtel/FOX SPORTS is the listed live option.
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