How to watch The Open 2025 in the UK: TV channel, live stream and times for first round
The final major tournament of the season is upon us, with the sport's top players converging on Northern Ireland to battle it out for golf's oldest prize.
The coveted Claret Jug is up for grabs at Royal Portrush, with play teeing off this morning and running through Sunday, July 20.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy was narrowly edged out by Chris Gotterup at the Scottish Open last week, and the Northern Irishman is searching for a second Open title on home soil this time around.
He previously won the tournament at the Royal Liverpool back in 2014.
The reigning champion is Xander Schauffele, who won by two shots to defeat Justin Rose and Billy Horschel at the Royal Troon.
Play gets underway on Thursday morning from 6:35am. with defending champion Schauffele teeing off at 9:58am alongside JJ Spaun, the US Open champion, and Jon Rahm, who is among the favourites for this year's competition.
McIlroy goes off at 3:10pm along with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood.
You can view all the tee times and groupings for the first round here.
How to watch The Open 2025
TV channel: In the UK, live coverage of The Open is provided by Sky Sports. The broadcasts begin at 6:30am BST on Thursday morning on both Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the action live online via the Sky Go app. It's also available to stream via NOW.
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