Where to watch US Open Golf Live on US TV

United States Open Championship of golf is shortly known as the US Open Golf. It is the yearly national championship golf competition held in in United States. USGA organizes the tournament generally in mid of the June, every year. According to reports in 2019, as many as 7.3 million viewers watched the final round of the US Open golf which shows the competition is pretty much popular in the country. Here we will give you the basic and detailed info of where to and how to watch the US Open Golf live in United States and Canada.

Which Networks to Air the US Open Golf Live on TV in United States?


US Open Golf Live on TVFOX Sports networks had come to an agreement with USGA and gained 12 years lengthy broadcasting right back in 2013. They were to broadcast the competition live through to 2026. However, the 2020 corona virus pandemic situation made things difficult and created an extra challenge due to other fall sports commitment by the TV channel. FOX tried to solve things with a proposal towards USGA which revealed the competition would be aired live via FS1 or sharing the right with NBC. However, the later mentioned network won the race as FOX eventually had to transfer the right to them. With the above circumstance, NBC along with Golf Channel will enjoy the right up to 2026.

NBC:

This will be the 3rd time the network gained the broadcasting right of this competitions. As usual, most of the coverage along with the crucial ones will be available live through this channel. Viewers can watch the late afternoon as well as the primetime coverage of the early rounds through this channel. The weekend round coverage which are pretty much popular and mostly watched as well, are also available through this channel.

Golf Channel:

The Golf specialty service is owned by the NBC Sports Group. This channel generally provides the early round coverage of the US Open golf competition. If the channel seems a bit unfamiliar to you, don’t worry at all, because it is available through most of the cable TV providers in USA and Canada. US based satellite TV providers Dish Network and DirecTV both provide this channel. Users can find it on channel number 401 and 218 respectively on Dish and DirecTV. IPTV users can also get the channels through various providers. AT&T U-verse contain both the SD and HD versions of the channel and you can turn it on by pressing channel number 641 (SD) and 1641 (HD). In Verizon FiOS, the channel is represented by number 93 (SD Version) and 593 (HD Version).

Peacock:

Although it can’t be placed among the TV channels, the newly launched online streaming platform is still a good option watch a portion of the US Open golf broadcasting. It provides two hours of daily live coverage, generally in the earlier part of the day. One just may get excited knowing that, you can enjoy these actions through this platform for free. It will showcase featured group & holes coverage across all 4 rounds. Viewers cans sign up for free and enjoy a portion of the actions without paying a single penny.

US Open Golf Broadcasting TV Channels Chart in USA:

Broadcasting TV Channel or Source Coverage Broadcasting Language
NBC Weekend Round Coverage, Late Afternoon and Primetime Coverage of Early Rounds English
Golf Channel Early Round Coverage English
Peacock (Online Streaming Service) Daily 2 Hours Live Coverage (Featured Groups and Holes Coverage) English

How Can I Catch US Open Golf Actions Live Via Online Streaming in America?

There are plenty of options to enjoy the United States Open Championship actions live in US.

Online Streaming Media Available Channels Cost
fubo TV (Standard Package) NBC, Golf Channel 59.99 US Dollar per Month
Sling TV (Sling Blue + Add On “Sports Extra”) NBC (On Select Markets), Golf Channel (Via Sports Extra) Sling Blue Costs 30 USD per Month, Sports Extra Cost $10 more
Hulu+ Live TV NBC, Golf Channel 54.99 US Dollar per Month
AT&T TV Now (Max Package) NBC, Golf Channel (Via Max Package) 80 US Dollar per Month
YouTube TV NBC, Golf Channel 64.99 US Dollar per Month

fubo TV’s packages start from 59.99 USD and may cost up to 79.99 USD. But the cheapest plan Standard package contains both NBC and Golf Channel. Sling’s Blue package contains NBC in select markets while the Golf Channel can be added with “Sports Extra”. AT&T TV’s Max package includes both the channels while Hulu+ Live TV and YouTube TV only has 1 plan so far.

Where to Find US Open Golf Live on Canadian TV?

Followers in Canada can enjoy the tournament matches live in both English and French language. English language users can watch the actions live through TSN network channels. The games are mostly available through TSN1, TSN3, TSN4 and TSN5. However, some of the actions and programs are also televised via TSN2. The number one French specialty network in the country is actually the French language partner of TSN. The French language users in the country can enjoy the US Open golf actions live  in their favorite language through RDS or RDS2.

Apart from these, Golf Channel the American broadcasting channel is also available in Canada. The channel will air the early round coverage of the competition. It is available through majority of the cable TV providers. Canadian Satellite TV provider Shaw Direct also provides the SD and HD version of the channel. Users can find it on channel number 409 and 266 respectively. Among the IPTV providers, Bell Fibe TV too provides both SD and HD version on Ch-416 (SD) and Ch-1415 (HD). VMedia only gives access to the HD version through channel number 76. However, TELUS TV provides the users SD, HD as well as 3D version of the channel. Press on channel numbers 116, 668 and 656 to get the respective versions.

US Open Golf Televising TV Channels Chart in Canada:

Broadcasting Network Broadcasting TV Channels Commentary Language
TSN TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5 and TSN2 English
RDS RDS and RDS2 French
Golf Channel (American TV Channel) English

Ways to Enjoy US Open Golf Via Online Streaming in Canada?

Both the broadcasting networks have their very own apps and online streaming services. Viewers can also catch the actions live through those options. TSN provides TSN App as well as TSN Direct while RDS provides RDS App and RDS Direct.

Online Streaming Source Cost Language Version
TSN App Requires TV subscription to TSN English
TSN Direct Diurnal Subscription Fee 4.99 CAD, Monthly Subscription Fee 19.99 CAD, 6 Months Subscription Fee 99.95 CAD English
RDS App Requires TV subscription to RDS French
RDS Direct Diurnal Subscription Fee 4.99 CAD, Monthly Subscription Fee 19.99 CAD French

 

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