Watch the Ryder Cup 2025 for a blockbuster battle between the USA and Europe in one of the most eagerly-anticipated events in the sport of golf, with all the details right here on broadcasters, TV coverage, and live streaming.
Ryder Cup 2025: Key information
► Dates: September 26-28, 2025
► Venue: Bethpage Black, New York
► TV & Streaming: NBC, USA Network, Peacock ($10.99/month) (US) | Sky Sports (UK) | Kayo Sports (Aus)
► Watch any stream: Try Surfshark VPN (free trial)
USA are on home soil and that counts for a lot, with only two of the past 13 editions being won away from home, the last being Europe's famous 'Miracle at Medinah' triumph of 2012.
The Ryder Cup is always a hotly and passionately contested event, and the rivalry between the two sides has been stoked by USA's decision to pay its players for the first time, leading Europe's Rory McIlroy to say he "personally would pay for the privilege to play on the Ryder Cup".
It promises to be a fantastic occasion and you won't want to miss it, so read on for Golf Monthly's guide on how to watch the Ryder Cup online, on TV, and from anywhere with a VPN.
Where to watch The Ryder Cup in the US
Broadcast rights to the Ryder Cup 2025 in the US are held exclusively by broadcasting giant NBC, with coverage split across the flagship NBC channel, USA Network, and the Peacock streaming platform.
Friday's play will go out on USA Network, which doesn't have its own streaming platform and isn't on Peacock, so you'll need a cord-cutting service, such as Sling (50% off), or Fubo (free trial). You can also use these to stream the Golf Channel, which will carry bonus coverage and analysis from the event.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Ryder Cup is live on NBC and streaming simultaneously on Peacock.
Traveling away from the States? Use Surfshark VPN to access your usual streaming service from anywhere.
Where to watch The Ryder Cup in the UK
Golf fans in the UK can watch the Ryder Cup 2025 exclusively through Sky Sports.
The dedicated Sky Sports Golf channel will once again be bringing all the action, which will also be on Sky Sports Main Event.
There will be ample build-up and analysis across both channels each day, plus access to the Featured Match feeds via Sky Sports+.
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How to watch the Ryder Cup in Australia
Golf fans in Australia can watch the Ryder Cup 2025 on Fox Sports and its streaming platform, Kayo Sports ($30 per month).
Can I watch the Ryder Cup for free?
The Ryder Cup's own website and app will provide free coverage via feeds of featured matches, so this is one way to watch pieces of the action, if not the whole thing. Coverage is geo-restricted to the US. If you're away from the States right now you can use a VPN, such as Surfshark, to unblock your usual coverage.
At this stage, there are no dedicated free-to-air public service broadcasters showing the 2025 Ryder Cup, but we will update this piece if any do appear. Last time, in 2023, there was free Ryder Cup coverage through RAI in Italy, but that was linked to Italy hosting the event in Rome.
One way you could watch the Ryder Cup for free is with a broadcaster free trial, with Fubo in the US and Kayo Sports in Australia offering several days free of charge.
More details: How To Watch The Ryder Cup For Free
Watch the Ryder Cup from anywhere
You can still access your usual streaming services even when you're away from home, thanks to a handy piece of software known as a VPN.
A Virtual Private Network – to give it the full name – can make your devices appear to be in any location, bypassing geo-restrictions so you can watch the things you've signed up for. It's perfect for watching golf from anywhere, and it comes with a host of internet security benefits, too.
Our expert colleagues over at TechRadar have tested loads of VPNs and they reckon Surfshark is one of the very best VPN providers out there right now.
Ryder Cup format
The Ryder Cup is a match play competition, with 28 matches across the three days of competition.
The first two days, Friday and Saturday, see teammates pair up in matches played in foursomes (players take alternate shots) or four-balls (players play their own ball and the best score counts). The final day, Sunday, sees the players compete head-to-head in singles matches – 12 of them in total.
The matches all take place over 18 holes, at the end of which the winning side earns one point, or, if the scorecard is tied, the point is halved.
14.5 points represents the winning post in the Ryder Cup, given there are 28 in total on offer. If the scores are tied 14-14 at the end of Sunday, the defending champions (in this case Europe) retain the Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup players
Team USA
- Scottie Scheffler
- JJ Spaun
- Xander Schauffele
- Russell Henley
- Harris English
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Justin Thomas
- Collin Morikawa
- Ben Griffin
- Cameron Young
- Patrick Cantlay
- Sam Burns
Team Europe
- Rory McIlroy
- Robert MacIntyre
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Justin Rose
- Rasmus Hojgaard
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Shane Lowry
- Jon Rahm
- Sepp Straka
- Viktor Hovland
- Ludvig Aberg
- Matt Fitzpatrick
Ryder Cup TV timings
There will be full start-to-finish coverage of each day's play in the US and UK.
Day One
Start (first tee): 07:10 ET / 12:20 BST
Finish (approx): 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST
Day Two
Start (first tee): 07:10 ET / 12:20 BST
Finish (approx): 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST
Day Three
Start (first tee): 12:02 ET / 17:02 BST
Finish (approx): 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST
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