Sky Sports has secured a new deal to remain the home of golf in the UK and Ireland until at least 2029. The agreement will see Sky Sports continue to broadcast all four men's majors and five women's majors exclusively live, as well as providing unrivalled coverage of the DP World Tour.
Under the terms of the new partnership, which extends from 2026, Sky Sports viewers will be treated to exclusive coverage of the next two instalments of the Ryder Cup. The 2027 event at Adare Manor in Ireland and the 2029 tournament at Hazeltine in the United States are among the events that will be broadcast exclusively on Sky.
The deal is a significant win for Sky Sports, which has seen record numbers of sports fans tuning in to watch golf coverage during 2025. The new agreement follows a historic Ryder Cup victory for Team Europe at Bethpage Black, which was watched by millions and proved why it remains one of the most compelling events in world sport.
DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings said that the deal is a testament to the appeal of golf to fans around the world. "As golf's global Tour, our unparalleled diversity of locations and players is really resonating with fans," he said. "With the storytelling prowess of Sky Sports for four more years, we're well set to continue growing our fan base."
Sky Sports' Chief Sports Officer Jonathan Licht said that extending their partnership with the DP World Tour was a strategic move at a time when golf viewership is reaching record heights. "Extending our long-standing partnership comes at a time when golf's global audience is on the rise," he said. "We look forward to bringing fans the next two Ryder Cups and continuing to grow our fan base."
Under the terms of the new partnership, which extends from 2026, Sky Sports viewers will be treated to exclusive coverage of the next two instalments of the Ryder Cup. The 2027 event at Adare Manor in Ireland and the 2029 tournament at Hazeltine in the United States are among the events that will be broadcast exclusively on Sky.
The deal is a significant win for Sky Sports, which has seen record numbers of sports fans tuning in to watch golf coverage during 2025. The new agreement follows a historic Ryder Cup victory for Team Europe at Bethpage Black, which was watched by millions and proved why it remains one of the most compelling events in world sport.
DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings said that the deal is a testament to the appeal of golf to fans around the world. "As golf's global Tour, our unparalleled diversity of locations and players is really resonating with fans," he said. "With the storytelling prowess of Sky Sports for four more years, we're well set to continue growing our fan base."
Sky Sports' Chief Sports Officer Jonathan Licht said that extending their partnership with the DP World Tour was a strategic move at a time when golf viewership is reaching record heights. "Extending our long-standing partnership comes at a time when golf's global audience is on the rise," he said. "We look forward to bringing fans the next two Ryder Cups and continuing to grow our fan base."
. But I do think it's a bit concerning that they're getting all the majors and women's events for four more years. It feels like some of the smaller tournaments might be getting left out. On the other hand, it is exciting to hear they'll be showing the next two Ryder Cups live 
. The DP World Tour has definitely been growing in popularity, so it makes sense that Sky Sports would want to keep their coverage up to date. Still, I wish there was more emphasis on getting new talent into the sport...
Sky Sports getting the rights to golf in the UK and Ireland for another 3 years is a dream come true for golf fans! The fact that they're gonna broadcast all four men's majors and five women's majors live, plus some exclusive Ryder Cup coverage... it's like we're treated to the ultimate golfing experience every year 
. And with record numbers of viewers tuning in already, I think Sky Sports is making the right move by locking down this deal 
. It's great to hear that the DP World Tour is feeling the love too - their commitment to diversity and storytelling is only adding to the appeal of golf for fans worldwide 
. Bring on 2026 and the new-look golf coverage! 
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but like you can't help but wonder why it had to be extended just until 2029? feels like sky sports should be all about live streaming every tournament possible 
anyway, gotta give props to guy kinnings and team europe for that awesome ryder cup win last year 
and i guess its true that golf fans are really growing in numbers worldwide, but i think we're still missing some key coverage of major tournaments 
! i mean, who doesn't love a good battle between europe and america? 
and with record numbers of fans tuning in already, it's clear that golf is becoming a mainstream sport 
. can't wait to see the coverage come together on sky sports 
It's so great to see how passionate the fans are about golf, and it's awesome that Sky Sports is committed to bringing us even more coverage of this incredible sport.
Anyway, I guess it's not all bad - more golf for us non-enthusiasts. The fact that they're covering all four men's majors live is a nice touch. I mean, can you imagine watching the Open Championship without some fancy Sky Sports commentary? 
It's good to know they're gonna keep bringing us those epic Ryder Cup battles too... and who doesn't love Adare Manor, right? 
But, let's be real, if I want to watch golf, I'll just put on a playlist of Patrick Reed's most cringeworthy moments 
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It's amazing how the Ryder Cup has become one of the most exciting events in golf - I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a bunch of guys smashing balls around? 
. The fact that they'll be showing all four men's majors and five women's majors live is a total game-changer 
. The viewership numbers are already crazy high, so I'm guessing this deal will just make things even crazier 
. Sky Sports has really hit a hole-in-one with this partnership 
and now they'll even have access to exclusive coverage of the ryder cup 
those events are gonna be so lit!!! 
. the thing is, what's really driving this growth in golf viewership? is it just the majors and DP World Tour, or is there more to it than that? 
! I just hope all these young pros are treated well by their sponsors and get to enjoy the fruits of their labor 
Also, what about the fans who can't afford a new TV package every time Sky gets all exclusive? Just great, now we'll be stuck with subpar streams again... 
Sources anyone?