Irish Open 2026 golf on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream

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Defending champion Rory McIlroy is among golf's global stars teeing off at the Irish Open this weekend.

The DP World Tour event has attracted a star-studded field, including Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Bob MacIntyre and Brooks Koepka.

The tournament is being held at the Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg and the American president is set to make an appearance over the weekend.

• Watch Irish Open 2026 on Sky Sports

Many of the big dogs struggled in blustery conditions on Thursday but will hope to fight back and challenge for the title – and the winner's share of the $6 million prize pot.

UK viewers can tune in for extensive coverage throughout the Irish Open and for Sunday's deciding round.

Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch the Irish Open 2026.

You can watch the Irish Open 2026 live on Sky Sports from Thursday 10 September 2026 until the final round on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Coverage of play begins at 9:30am UK time on the first two days, from 2:30pm on Saturday and 1:30pm on Sunday. The full schedule can be found below.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £20 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

• Find out more about the best Sky packages

Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

Irish Open 2026 schedule

All UK time. Live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf and NOW

Friday 11 September

• Day 2: From 9:30am on Sky Sports+ / from 6pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf

Saturday 12 September

• Day 3: From 2:30pm on Sky Sports+ / from 6pm on Sky Sports Golf

Sunday 13 September

• Day 4: From 1:30pm on Sky Sports+ / from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.