World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be aiming to claim the iconic Claret Jug and his second major of the season this weekend as the world’s top players gather in Northern Ireland’s at Royal Portrush Golf Club for the 153rd Open Championship.
Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
Scheffler enters the tournament as the favorite, but with a packed field of PGA big hitters such as defending champ Xander Schauffele and home turf hero Rory McIlroy at Portrush’s Dunluce Course, alongside LIV star’s John Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka, it looks set to be the most fiercely contested major of the season.
This year’s event marks just the third time that the Open has been held at Royal Portrush, with Ireland’s Shane Lowry walking away with the title on the most recent occasion back in 2019.
Xander Schauffele held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win last year’s Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.
What is the US TV schedule for The Open 2025?
Linear TV coverage in the US is split across NBC and USA Network, with streaming service Peacock also boasting the same coverage.
Peacock also boasts featured group streaming coverage and a Par-3 Channel throughout this year’s tournament.
Here’s the full TV schedule (all times ET):
Thursday and Friday
- 1.30 to 4 a.m. Peacock
- 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. on USA Network and Peacock
Saturday
- 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on USA Network
- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on NBC and Peacock
Sunday
- 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. on USA Network
- 7 a.m. to 2 p.m on NBC and Peacock
How to watch the The Open 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch this tournament, a VPN can enhance your privacy and security while streaming. By encrypting your internet traffic, a VPN prevents your provider from throttling your connection and adds protection when using public Wi-Fi, keeping your devices and login credentials secure.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and are commonly used for online privacy and security. However, some streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for accessing region-specific content. Before using one, review the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s setup instructions carefully to maintain a secure connection. Be aware that some streaming services may detect and block VPN traffic, so confirming whether your subscription permits VPN use is advisable.
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Livestream The Open 2025 in the US
Linear TV coverage in the US is on USA Network and NBC, while streaming service Peacock also boasts NBC’s coverage of the entire tournament.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month.
Five of the major live TV streaming services offer NBC and USA network
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes USA Network, making it a great option for fans wanting to watch this weekend’s action. It’s $40 per month and features over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1. One word of warning – the service only carries NBC in limited cities — check the Sling website to see if the service offers live local streaming in your area.
DirecTV Stream’s new MySports package is priced at $85 a month and includes NBC and USA Network as well as the Golf Channel alongside an ESPN Plus subscription. Availability of NBC on the service varies in some area so make sure to check sure you can receive the channel where you are by checking the DirecTV Stream website.
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Livestream The Open 2025 in the UK
Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service.
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch The Open 2025 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day’s play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament.
It’s also worth noting that highlights of all four rounds will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 9 p.m. BST on Thursday and Friday and 8 p.m. BST on Saturday and Sunday.
With an app that’s available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream highlights of tThe Open via the BBC’s on-demand streaming service, iPlayer.
Livestream The Open 2025 in Australia
The Open 2025 can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports.
A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts.
Better still, if you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial.
Stream The Open 2025 in Canada
Live coverage of the weekend’s action at The Open 2025 will be available to watch in Canada via TSN Plus.
TSN Plus boasts exclusive coverage of NFL games, F1, Nascar and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 a year.
Quick tips for streaming The Open 2025 using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the tournament after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
