Where to Watch The Open 2026 Final Round: BBC, Sky Sports and NBC Commentary Teams Revealed
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Where to Watch The Open 2026 Final Round: BBC, Sky Sports and NBC Commentary Teams Revealed
The 154th Open Championship concludes on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, with live coverage available across the UK, USA and globally via the world feed. For British viewers, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Two and Sky Sports Golf lead the broadcast, while American audiences can tune into NBC and stream exclusively on Peacock.
On BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, Mark Chapman presents the audio coverage with lead commentary from Iain Carter, supported by Katherine Downes, James Gregg, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Jones and Eilidh Barbour. Former Open competitors Oliver Wilson, Catriona Matthew, Graeme Storm and Andrew Murray provide co-commentary, while pundits Gabrielle Herzig and Ben Pearson offer studio analysis. BBC Two delivers highlights hosted by Sarah Mulkerrins, featuring punditry from Ken Brown, Iain Carter, Ned Michaels and Oliver Wilson, with reporters Rishi Persad and Andy Stevenson.
Sky Sports Golf remains the premium UK home for live golf, with Nick Dougherty hosting the main coverage. Lead commentary comes from Ewen Murray and Andrew Coltart, supported by co-commentators Paul McGinley, Rich Beem, Dame Laura Davies and Sir Nick Faldo. Rich Beem, a 2002 US Open champion, brings vibrant US-based insight, while Dame Laura Davies and Sir Nick Faldo offer decades of major championship experience. On-course reporters include Iona Stephen, Inci Mehmet and David Howell, with Wayne Riley continuing his iconic "Radar" role.
In the USA, NBC presents final-round coverage from 7 AM to 2 PM ET, hosted by Mike Tirico with play-by-play from Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon and Steve Sands. Co-commentators include Kevin Kisner (2015 PGA Tour Player of the Year), Brad Faxon, Paul McGinley and Curt Byrum. Legendary on-course reporter Jim "Bones" Mackay returns, alongside Smylie Kaufman and John Wood. Streaming fans can access exclusive featured groups and extended coverage on Peacock, as confirmed by NBC Sports press release.
The world feed features Andrew Cotter, Alison Whitaker and Steve Sands as lead commentators, with co-commentators Ken Brown, David Howell, Tony Johnstone, Sam Torrance, Nicolas Colsaerts and Curt Byrum. On-course coverage includes Jamie Spence, Anthony Wall and Karen Stupples, ensuring global viewers receive comprehensive, multi-perspective analysis.
For radio-only enthusiasts, The Open Radio (via SiriusXM in North America and talkSPORT 2 in the UK) is presented by Marcus Buckland and Sue Thearle, with on-course commentary from Matt Adams, Paul Eales, Emilia Doran, Rupert Bell, Dave Farrar and Brendon de Jonge. Full details are available on The Open Radio.
Whether you're watching on Sky for deep punditry, BBC for accessible highlights, or NBC/Peacock for extended US coverage, Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale promises unforgettable drama with the world's best commentators delivering the action.
Article generated: 19 July 2026, 07:00 GMT