The last major golf event of the season has arrived: the 2025 Open Championship, often referred to as the British Open.
This tournament showcases some of the best golfers in the world, including the top two ranked players, Scotty Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Notably, McIlroy hails from Northern Ireland and is competing close to his hometown this year.
It’s worth mentioning that both players have had successful seasons, securing multiple wins. As the PGA season reaches its climax, Scheffler and McIlroy stand out as favorites to contend for the title at Royal Portrush.
What You Need to Know:
- When: July 17-20
- Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club, Antrim County, Northern Ireland
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DirectV (5-day free trial), Peacock
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Open Championship, touching on broadcast details and tee times.
When is the 2025 Open Championship?
The event kicks off on July 17 and wraps up on July 20. You can check the complete TV schedule below.
How to Watch the Open Championship for Free:
If you’re without cable, watching the 2025 Open Championship is still simple. You might consider trying a Live TV Streaming Service that offers NBC, which is broadcasting the tournament.
- DirectV: Various plans starting at $59.99/month with a 5-day free trial
- fubotv: Pro Plan that comes with a 7-day free trial ($64.99/month for the first month)
Additional Streaming Options:
You can also watch the British Open live on Peacock, which includes dedicated streams for PAR-3 holes and selected featured groups, all for $7.99/month. Early access to some content will be there too.
Open Championship 2025 TV and Streaming Schedule:
All times are in ET.
- Thursday, July 17 (Round 1): 1:30 AM to 4 AM (Peacock); 4 AM to 3:30 PM (NBC)
- Friday, July 18 (Round 2): 1:30 AM to 4 AM (Peacock); 4 AM to 3:30 PM (NBC)
- Saturday, July 19 (Round 3): 5 AM to 3 PM (NBC)
- Sunday, July 20 (Final Round): 4 AM to 2 PM (NBC)
2025 Open Championship Tee Times:
Round 1 – Thursday, July 17
- 1:35 AM – Padraig Harrington, Nikolai Hodgegard, Tom McKibin
- 1:46 AM – Louis Oosthuizen, Guido Migliozzi, KJ Choi
- 1:57 AM – Cameron Smith, Marco Penge, Justin Hastings (a)
- 2:08 AM – Jason Day, Taylor Pendris, Jacob Skofe Olesen
- 2:19 AM – Phil Mickelson, Daniel Van Tonder, Ryan Peak
- 2:30 AM – Max Glaze, Bionhun, Nikras Norgard
- 2:41 AM – Jordan Smith, Haoton Lee, Dustin Johnson
- 2:52 AM – Darren Clarke, Davis Riley, Lucas Herbert
- 3:03 AM – Kevin Yu, Julien Guerrier, Mikiya Akz
- 3:14 AM – Thomas Detley, Chris Gottap, Lee Westwood
- 10:10 AM – Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood
- 10:21 AM – Harris English, Nick Taylor, Tony Finau
Where is the 2025 Open Championship held?
This year’s event marks the third time the Open Championship is hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Antrim County, Northern Ireland.
