FOX Sports has officially secured a multi-year media rights deal to broadcast LIV Golf events starting in 2025. This partnership marks a significant change for LIV Golf, which previously aired on The CW Network for the past two seasons with relatively low viewership.
Under the new agreement, more than half of LIV Golf’s schedule will be televised on the Fox broadcast network or Fox Sports 1 (FS1), with select rounds also appearing on FS2, Fox Business Network, and the Fox Sports App.
Every round of LIV Golf will also be available for streaming on the Fox Sports App and the LIV Golf+ platform. This deal is seen as a major step for LIV Golf in terms of gaining increased exposure and credibility in the U.S. market.
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“We are thrilled to partner with FOX Sports, one of the preeminent broadcast networks in the world,” said new LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil.
“LIV Golf is getting bigger and bolder, and this relationship signals the next phase of growth as our League joins the company of the nation’s premier sports leagues and conferences.
“I want to thank the FOX Sports team who share our vision for the future of golf, a new model that is redefining how the sport is experienced. LIV Golf is drawing a younger, more active and tech-savvy fan base, and as our players and teams prepare for LIV Golf’s biggest season yet, this agreement will take our broadcast to new heights.”
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it was unclear whether Fox Sports would pay a rights fee to the upstart tour.
“FOX Sports is excited to broadcast the LIV Golf League, showcasing athletes at the top of their game competing at an elite level for viewers across the nation,” said Jordan Bazant, Executive Vice President, FOX Sports. “The addition of LIV Golf is a natural fit for FOX Sports’ prominent slate of big events, world-class names and premium sports coverage.”
LIV Golf broadcasts will continue to be produced with its in-house team, maintaining its distinctive live leaderboard, enhanced drone coverage, statistics-driven graphics, and fast-paced coverage featuring nearly twice as many golf shots per hour than traditional golf coverage.
The LIV on-air team will see its on-air talent return, with Arlo White leading play-by-play alongside analysts David Feherty and Jerry Foltz in the booth, with Dom Boulet and Su-Ann Heng providing coverage on the course.
“Having FOX Sports on board is a huge win for LIV Golf,” said Brooks Koepka, captain of Smash GC. “They know how to bring sports to life, and I’m pumped to see how they showcase what makes our game so unique. It’s awesome to have a partner that shares our vision, and I think the fans are going to love what’s coming.”
Jon Rahm, Legion XIII captain, added: “This partnership is a huge step forward for LIV Golf and our fans as it will help bring our tournaments to a broader audience.
“FOX Sports has a reputation for delivering world-class sports coverage and I’m confident they will elevate the experience for everyone watching. I believe FOX Sports shares our commitment to pushing boundaries and innovating, and I can’t wait to see how this collaboration connects more fans to our sport.”
The League’s 13 four-player teams feature a collective 14 major champions with a combined 28 major championships and are led by many of the biggest stars in the game, including: 2024 LIV Golf Individual Champion, Jon Rahm (Legion XIII), 2024 Team Champion Ripper GC captain Cameron Smith, Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), Brooks Koepka (Smash GC), Phil Mickelson (HyFlyers GC), Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC), Joaquin Niemann (Torque GC), and many more.
