Apple TV pursuing US broadcast rights for the Open Championship

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Apple TV pursuing US broadcast rights for the Open Championship

Summary

Apple TV is in discussions to acquire the US broadcast rights for golf's Open Championship. This potential move comes as the streaming service seeks to expand its presence in live sports. NBC currently holds the broadcasting rights for the tournament, but that agreement is set to expire in 2028. The R&A, the governing body for the Open, is involved in the preliminary talks with Apple.

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By the Numbers

•Apple TV is negotiating with the R&A for broadcast rights.
•Current rights holder NBC's deal ends in 2028.
•This marks Apple’s continued expansion into sports broadcasting.
•Negotiations are in the early stages.

Latest Updates

5:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues

What they're saying

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NBC is current US broadcaster of tournament Streaming services making inroads into live sports Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport. The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for the Open, whose current US deal with NBC expires in 2028. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Exclusive by Matt Hughes

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