This week, Team Europe will try to recapture the Solheim Cup on their own turf, hosting Team USA at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. British and Irish viewers can follow every swing, putt and celebration live on Sky Sports, which has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the event. Veteran Swedish player Anna Nordqvist, a three‑time major champion, has been appointed captain of a formidable European side.
Among the seasoned campaigners is England’s Charley Hull, who is set to make her eighth straight Solheim Cup appearance, while newcomers such as Lottie Woad will be looking to make an immediate impact. The home team is eager to secure its first outright win since the dramatic 15‑13 victory on foreign soil in 2021. After a tense 14‑14 tie that allowed Europe to retain the cup in Spain in 2023, the United States reclaimed the trophy with a 15.5‑12.5 triumph in 2024.
Now the Dutch crowd hopes to see their side break the pattern and lift the cup on home soil. Fans are advised to use the Chrome browser for the most reliable video player experience. The United States squad is led by world‑number‑one Nelly Korda, a two‑time major winner this season, and captained by Angela Stanford, who is determined to guide the visitors to their first overseas victory since 2015.
Both camps are confident, and the atmosphere is expected to be electric as a passionate Dutch audience fills the galleries. Sky Sports has planned extensive coverage, promising at least twelve hours of live broadcast across the first two days. The action will kick off at 6:00 am local time on Friday and Saturday, with the opening foursomes match teeing off at 6:40 am (7:40 am Dutch time). The four‑ball sessions are slated for a 12:05 pm start (1:05 pm local), and coverage will continue through the final putt of each day.
Sunday’s singles matches will be broadcast from 9:00 am, leading up to the first tee shot at 10:10 am. Beyond the competition itself, Sky Sports+ will stream the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 pm, revealing the day‑one pairings, and the closing ceremony on Sunday at 5:30 pm, after the champion is crowned.
The Solheim Cup forms part of a larger golf showcase on Sky Sports this week, sharing the schedule with the Amgen Irish Open, where Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion. All four rounds of the Irish Open will also be available live via Sky Sports Golf or Sky Sports+.
Subscribers can download the Sky Sports app to watch both the Solheim Cup and the Irish Open on mobile devices. The app and the website provide up‑to‑the‑minute news, highlights, live scores and a dedicated text blog covering the tournament from the Netherlands throughout the week. Key broadcast times: - 16:30 – Opening ceremony (live on Sky Sports+) - 06:00‑18:00 – Day 1 live coverage - 06:00‑18:00 – Day 2 live coverage - 09:00‑17:00 – Sunday singles live coverage - 17:30‑18:30 – Closing ceremony (live on Sky Sports+) Viewing options include: * Television: Sky customers can tune in to Sky Sports Golf, with additional segments on Sky Sports Main Event. * App: The Sky Sports app offers the same live feed for subscribers.
* Streaming: Non‑Sky customers may stream the event with a flexible NOW Day pass or a month‑to‑month subscription, without a long‑term contract. * Live blog: A real‑time text blog is available for those on the move.
* Highlights: Near‑live clips and post‑round recaps can be accessed through the Sky Sports app. Sky Sports also promotes its Multiview feature, which lets subscribers display up to four live Sky Sports events on a single screen. This means you can watch the Solheim Cup alongside other major sporting action—Premier League fixtures, the Spanish Grand Prix, the third Test between England and Pakistan, the US Open finale, NFL games, international rugby, and the final round of the Super League—all without constantly switching channels. Whether you are using Sky Glass, Sky Stream, or Sky Q, Multiview helps you craft a personalized viewing experience.
In summary, the upcoming Solheim Cup promises high‑stakes golf, a passionate home crowd, and a chance for Europe to end a recent drought of outright victories. Sky Sports has ensured that fans in the UK and Ireland can follow every moment, whether on television, via the app, or through streaming services. With comprehensive schedules, supplementary ceremonies, and the ability to watch multiple sports simultaneously, the platform aims to make this week one of the most engaging in the golfing calendar.