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There is a ton of excitement surrounding the 2026 BMW PGA Championship, which is all set to kick off this Thursday, September 17. The competition is a must-watch since it will include some of the biggest stars in the world. Wentworth Golf Club, one of the world’s historic golf courses, is going to be the host for the event.
Rory McIlroy is the biggest fan favorite to win the entire thing this week. (Source: AP)
The DP World Tour recently announced the timings of the rounds and the channels where fans can watch the competition from home. It is interesting to note that the tournament will be broadcast on different channels in every part of the world, but the times will remain the same. Here are the timings:
Thursday, September 17: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST
Friday, September 18: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST
Saturday, September 19: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM GMT | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM BST
Sunday, September 20: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM GMT | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM BST
What Are the Various Channels That Will Broadcast the 2026 BMW PGA Championship?
Alex Noren won a fierce playoff in the 2025 edition to win the tournament. (Source: AP)
Here’s a thorough look at all the various channels that are going to air the tournament live for fans all around the world:
Europe
Austria: Canal+ Golf
Belgium (French-speaking Region): VOOsport World
Belgium (Flemish-speaking Region): Play Sport Golf
Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia: Golf Klub
Bulgaria: Max Sport
Czech Republic and Slovakia: Golf Channel CZ
Denmark: Viasat Golf
Finland: Viasat Golf
France: Golf+
Germany: Magenta Golf
Ireland: Sky Sports
Italy: Sky Sports
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Golf
Norway: Viasat Golf
Poland: Polsat
Spain: Movistar Golf
Sweden: Viasat Golf
Switzerland: Sky Sports
UK: Sky Sports
Americas
Canada: Golf Channel
USA: Golf Channel, CNBC, Golf Pass
Middle East & Africa
Pan Middle East & North Africa: GolfLife
South Africa: SuperSport Golf
Sub-Saharan Africa (Excluding South Africa): SuperSport Golf Africa
Rory McIlroy has even topped the Power Rankings for the 2026 BMW PGA Championship. (Source: AP)
Oceania
Australia: Fox Sports
New Zealand: Sky Sports
Asia
China: Hainan TV, SINA
Hong Kong: PCCW/Now Golf
India: Sony Sports, SonyLIV
Indonesia: Mola TV
Japan: U-NEXT
Malaysia: Astrosport
Philippines: Tap Sports
Singapore: Hub Sports
South Korea: SpoTV Golf & Health and SBS
Taiwan: Boss Golf
Thailand: AIS Play
Türkiye: DSMART
Vietnam: VTVCab, FPT Play, Viettel
The 2026 BMW PGA Championship Is Also Going to Be Streamed on YouTube
Alex Noren can be a major sleeper pick for this year’s tournament too. (Source: AP)
Only a few of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship’s featured groups will be shown on the DP World Tour’s official YouTube channel. Here’s a look at the times when fans can tune in to these featured groups:
Thursday, September 17: 6:30 AM – 11:45 AM GMT | 7:30 AM – 12:45 PM Local Time
Friday, September 18: 6:30 AM – 11:45 AM GMT | 7:30 AM – 12:45 PM Local Time
Saturday, September 19: 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM GMT | 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM Local Time
Sunday, September 20: 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM GMT | 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM Local Time
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Anurag Bharadwaj is a writer at Women’s Golf Journal.