Winning the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale is on every golfer’s bucket list but only one can tick it off at the year’s fourth and final major.
The world’s best players will be pushed to their limits as the Open returns to the hilly links of the iconic Southport course for an 11th time.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler won the event at Royal Portrush in 2025. He and Rory McIlroy tee off for Thursday’s opening round among the favourites.
Watch The Open 2026 on Sky SportsLinks golf is a very different test to most of the events on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and even the DP World Tour – and those that fail to adapt will see their hopes dashed.
It's one of the greatest weeks in the British sporting calendar and there is extensive coverage throughout for UK fans.
Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch The Open 2026.
You can watch The Open 2026 live on Sky Sports from Thursday 16 July 2026 until the final round on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Coverage of play begins at 6:30pm UK time on the first two days, from 8am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday. The full schedule can be found below.
Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £20 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.
Find out more about the best Sky packagesSky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
The Open 2026 schedule
All UK time. Live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf and NOW
Thursday 16 July
Coverage from 6:30amFriday 17 July
Coverage from 6:30amSaturday 18 July
Coverage from 9amSunday 19 July
Coverage from 8amCheck out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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