With home advantage, seven of the world’s top 10 golfers, including No.1 Scottie Scheffler, and a clamorous, possibly obnoxious, crowd behind them, the Ryder Cup odds would appear to be stacked in Team USA’s favor. However, as the holders, Team Europe only need 14 points to retain the title, whereas Keegan Bradley’s men need 14.5.
Bethpage Black has a reputation as one of the toughest courses in the world, one that was forged at the 2002 US Open, where Tiger Woods was the only player to break par. Rumor has it that the rough has been tamed at Team USA’s request, but the rain and lightning that’s being forecasted may offset any such modifications.
Patrick Cantlay tied for 3rd on 2-under at the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy tied for 8th on 1-over at the same event, and the Northern Irishman tied for 10th on 2-under here at the 2009 US Open.
Bradley’s friend and counterpart Luke Donald, who could emulate Tony Jacklin, Ben Hogan and Walter Hagen by captaining his team to back-to-back Ryder Cups, has already been gifted a psychological edge. For the first time, Bradley and the USA players are being paid $500,000 each to participate, with $300,000 required to go to charity, a development that’s provoked outrage on both sides of the pond.
USA have, however, stuck with convention by choosing to open the tournament with alternate-shot foursomes. At each of the past five editions of the Ryder Cup, the team that won the first-day foursomes went on to claim the title. In Rome last time out, Donald broke with tradition and kicked off with foursomes rather than fourballs – and Europe romped to their first 4-0 lead in Ryder Cup history.
Read on below for a complete guide to where to watch Ryder Cup 2025 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free.
Can I stream Ryder Cup 2025 for free?
USA Network and NBC are carried by OTT streamers Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and Hulu+Live TV, each of which offers a free trial to new customers. in Australia, Kayo Sports has a free trial available.
Fubo comes with a seven-day free trial, after which the Pro plan costs $54.99 for the first month, and $84.99/month thereafter.
YouTube TV comes with a 5-day free trial, after which a basic subscription costs $62.99/month for five months, and $82.99/month thereafter.
DirecTV Stream comes with a 5-day free trial, after which the Entertainment Package costs $49.99 for the first month, and $84.99/month thereafter. Alternatively, the MySports plan also has a 5-day free trial, after which it costs $59.99/month for two months, and $69.99/month thereafter.
Hulu+Live TV comes with a 3-day free, after which a basic subscription costs $82.99/month.
Kayo Sports comes with a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
Use a VPN to watch Ryder Cup 2025 from abroad
You can watch the 2025 Ryder Cup from abroad at no extra cost with NordVPN, which we’ve tested in-depth (see our best VPNs round-up).
Get a VPN, connect to your usual streaming service from anywhere, and watch the Ryder Cup live on your screen. Easy!
Resorting to illegal streams is a bad decision. If you’re stuck abroad, consider a VPN to safely stream the Ryder Cup via an official platform such as Sling, Peacock or Fubo.
How to watch Ryder Cup 2025 live streams in the US
Coverage of Ryder Cup 2025 is split between USA Network, NBC and Peacock in the US. All NBC coverage is being simulcast on Peacock. Peacock is also the place to watch featured matches.
Day 1 airs on USA from 7am-6pm. Day 2 airs on NBC and Peacock from 7am-6pm. Day 3 airs on NBC and Peacock from 12pm-6pm. All times ET.
Sling TV carries both USA and NBC on its Blue plan, which starts at $45.99, though it comes with an up to half-price discount for your first month.
The Peacock price starts at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, though you can pay $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year to get rid of most ads, download select TV shows and films, and live stream your local NBC channel. The base Peacock plan doesn’t include sports.
If you’re traveling outside of the US, you can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.
How to watch Ryder Cup 2025 live streams in the UK
The Ryder Cup is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK. Sky TV subscribers can tune in on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf.
Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.
If you’re on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sky Sports’ coverage.
How to watch Ryder Cup 2025 live streams in Australia
In Australia, Ryder Cup 2025 is being televised on Fox Sports via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want to watch a Ryder Cup live stream, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Ryder Cup live streams in Canada
Ryder Cup 2025 coverage is split between Golf Channel and TSN.
If you don’t have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside Canada during the Ryder Cup? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
Ryder Cup 2025 FAQs
What is the Ryder Cup 2025 schedule?
(All times ET)
Day 1 – Friday, September 26
7am-6pm on USA Network
7am: Featured match on Peacock
12pm: Featured match on Peacock
Day 2 – Saturday, September 27
7am-6pm on Peacock & NBC
7am: Featured match on Peacock
12pm: Featured match on Peacock
Day 3 – Sunday, September 28
12pm-6pm on Peacock & NBC
12pm: Featured match on Peacock
What are the Ryder Cup teams?
Team USA (captain: Keegan Bradley)
1. Scottie Scheffler
3. Russell Henley*
4. Xander Schauffele
5. Justin Thomas
6. JJ Spaun*
8. Collin Morikawa
10. Harris English
11. Ben Griffin*
20. Cameron Young*
21. Bryson DeChambeau
22. Patrick Cantlay
23. Sam Burns
Team Europe (captain: Luke Donald)
2. Rory McIlroy (NIR)
7. Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
9. Robert MacIntyre (SCO)
12. Viktor Hovland (NOR)
14. Justin Rose (ENG)
15. Sepp Straka (AUT)
16. Ludvig Aberg (SWE)
24. Shane Lowry (IRE)
25. Tyrrell Hatton (ENG)
29. Matt Fitzpatrick (ENG)
58. Rasmus Hojgaard* (DEN)
73. Jon Rahm (ESP)
What is the Ryder Cup location for 2025?
The 2025 Ryder Cup is taking place at Bethpage State Park’s notoriously difficult Black Course, in Farmingdale, New York.
Bethpage Black has previously hosted the 2019 PGA Championship, and the 2009 and 2002 editions of the US Open. Across the three tournaments combined, only 12 players managed to break par.
Can I follow Ryder Cup 2025 on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key Ryder Cup moments on the official social media channels on Instagram (@TheRyderCup) and YouTube (@RyderCup). The Ryder Cup website will also allow you to follow the latest scores.
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