2026 Irish Open: TV Channels and Streaming Options by Country

The 71st Irish Open tees off this week at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg, County Clare, the first time the tournament has been played there. US viewers can find it on Golf Channel and CNBC, UK viewers on Sky Sports, and Irish fans can stream it free on RTE Player.

Who is playing at Doonbeg?

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are both chasing a third Irish Open title, a feat only Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer and Colin Montgomerie have managed. Shane Lowry, who won the title as an amateur in 2009, headlines the Irish contingent alongside Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin and Seamus Power. LIV Golf players Rahm, McKibbin, Tyrrell Hatton, Sergio Garcia and Joaquin Niemann are also entered, along with major winners Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed.

Why does this week matter for the 2027 Ryder Cup?

Ireland hosts the Ryder Cup in 2027, and this field gives European captain Luke Donald his third in-person look at the DP World Tour this year. Most of Europe's 2025 Ryder Cup team is entered, along with three of Donald's vice captains. President Donald Trump, in Ireland this week for talks with the Irish president, is expected to present the trophy on Sunday.

Where can I watch the Irish Open by country?