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Breaking: Telekom Acquires Extensive Golf Rights for Magenta TV

Starting January 2026, Magenta TV will broadcast PGA, DP World, and Champions Tour events. Majors remain with Sky.

Golf fans in Germany will have a new home for live coverage starting in 2026. Telekom has secured the broadcasting rights for PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Champions Tour events through its Magenta TV platform. The deal runs through 2029 and includes 131 tournaments in 2026 alone. Additionally, Magenta TV will air the Ryder Cup in 2027 and 2029. However, the men’s and women’s Major tournaments will continue to be shown on Sky.

300 Days of Live Golf on Magenta TV

The rights package includes approximately 300 days of live golf annually, spread across two new dedicated channels: MS Golf 1 and MS Golf 2, launching in January 2026. MS Golf 1 will offer full live coverage of all tournaments, while MS Golf 2 will feature highlights, player features, and historical content. On-demand content will also be available. The coverage kicks off on January 15 with the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Dubai Invitational. The service will be included at no extra cost for MagentaTV and MagentaSport subscribers.

“Golf has a new home on MagentaTV. With this package, we offer Germany’s most comprehensive live golf coverage ever. From the first tee to the final putt, we’ll present every tournament like never before—live, informative, and with a modern storytelling approach,” said Arnim Butzen, Telekom’s Head of TV.

Sky Retains Major Championships

Sky will continue to broadcast all Major Championships in the coming years, maintaining coverage of the sport’s most prestigious events alongside the Ryder Cup. The Solheim Cup and all five women’s Majors will also remain with Sky. As a result, golf fans looking to follow both weekly tour events and the biggest tournaments will need subscriptions to both Magenta TV and Sky.