LIV Golf has reached an agreement with ITV to broadcast live coverage of its 2025 season in the UK. This partnership will make LIV Golf the only free-to-air golf in the country, with 41 rounds of live action from 14 tournaments streamed on ITVX. The coverage will begin with the second round of the season-opening event in Riyadh.
has agreed a deal with ITV to show live coverage of the Saudi-funded breakaway’s 2025 season in the UK.
Niall Sloane, director of ITV Sport, said: “This is an exciting time for LIV Golf as we look ahead to the innovative 2025 season. The news comes two days after the US Open became the first major championship to offer a direct exemption to a LIV player via the league’s standings. It comes as Irish golfer Tom McKibbin made a strong start on his debut on the tour in Riyadh, with a seven-under-par leaving him in tied third place after the opening round. Adrian Meronk leads on 10 under. Graeme McDowell is on two under.
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