The fourth and final major of the year gets under way on Thursday, July 17 as The Open Championship tees off at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
The first round is scheduled to start at 1:30 a.m. EDT and will be broadcast on Peacock before moving to USA Network at 4 a.m. EDT. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $25 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. Peacock has plans starting at $7.99 a month.
Defending champion Xander Schauffele looks to get his first tournament win since last year’s Open Championship. Schauffele won two majors last year, as he also claimed the PGA Championship, but in 2025, he hasn’t finished better than tied for eighth, which he did at The Masters, and last week at the Genesis Scottish Open.
The 2023 winner, Brian Harman will be in the field looking to snag his second win of the year, and first since early April when he won the Valero Texas Open the week before The Masters.
What: The Open Championship First Round
When: Thursday, July 17 at 1:30 a.m. EDT
Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; Peacock
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
What is DIRECTV?
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What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and up to $25 off the first month for new customers.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.
What is Peacock?
Peacock offers a variety of sports, including: NFL, MLB, NCAA (football and basketball), Premier League, WWE, NASCAR, PGA Tour, and more. The dedicated “Sports” section within Peacock provides replays, news and analysis. Sports airing on NBC, NBC Sports, USA Network, NBC Universo and Telemundo will be available to you if you have the right Peacock plan. Peacock Premium costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Peacock Premium Plus costs $13.99 per month, and includes all the same content as Peacock Premium, but without ads. Premium Plus subscribers can also download and watch select titles on the go, and stream their local NBC affiliate.
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