Sky Sports Extends Exclusive Broadcast Rights for Solheim Cups Through 2030
Strengthening Coverage of the Ladies European Tour with a Long-Term Deal
Sky Sports and NOW have renewed their exclusive broadcasting partnership with the ladies European Tour (LET) for an additional five years, securing live coverage of the next three Solheim Cup tournaments. This extension marks an impressive 30-year collaboration between Sky Sports and LET, underscoring their commitment to women’s golf.
The agreement ensures that Sky Sports will continue as the sole broadcaster providing live coverage and thorough highlights from all LET events and Solheim Cups until at least the end of the 2030 season.
Key Upcoming Events Included in New Contract
The deal encompasses major future tournaments such as the milestone 20th Solheim Cup, set to be held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11-13 next year. It also covers subsequent editions scheduled for Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky in 2028, along with a yet-to-be-announced venue hosting the event in 2030.
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A Legacy of Growing Audiences for Women’s Golf Across UK & Ireland
As becoming home to Solheim Cup broadcasts starting in 1996, Sky Sports has played a pivotal role in expanding women’s golf viewership throughout Britain and Ireland. The most recent tournament attracted record-breaking peak audiences exceeding 734,000 viewers during its thrilling conclusion in 2023, where Team Europe successfully defended their title by drawing against Team USA.
Diverse Portfolio Showcasing Women’s Sport on sky Sports Channels
Proudly recognized as one of Britain’s leading investors in women’s sports rights, Sky Sports currently broadcasts approximately 70% of all televised women’s sporting events nationwide. Their extensive programming includes football, cricket, netball, tennis, motorsport, rugby league-and prominently features elite women’s golf competitions like those on LET.
A Season Marked by Rising Stars and Historic Achievements on LET Tour
This year witnessed remarkable breakthroughs among emerging talents within LET. Lottie Woad captured attention by winning her professional debut shortly after triumphing as an amateur at a major Irish Open event. Meanwhile,Mimi Rhodes secured three victories during her rookie season , earning Rookie of the Year honors. Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan made history by clinching her country’s first-ever LET Order of Merit title following intense competition throughout the campaign.
“This extended partnership reflects our shared passion for showcasing world-class women’s golf stories while inspiring future generations,” stated leadership from Ladies European Tour management.
The Broader Impact: Inspiring Fans Globally beyond Broadcasts
The ongoing collaboration between Sky Sports and LET not onyl guarantees unrivaled access but also elevates visibility for female athletes worldwide-encouraging increased participation among young golfers motivated by these compelling stories broadcast across multiple platforms.
Tournament Moments That Captivated Global Audiences
Booming Viewership Trends Across All Major Golf Events on Sky Platforms
The surge extends beyond just women’s tournaments; recent years have seen record audience numbers across premier golfing spectacles such as The Masters Tournament and Ryder Cup-both setting new single-day viewership highs within UK markets during 2025 broadcasts via various Sky Sports channels.
This momentum complements existing long-term broadcast agreements covering prestigious competitions including DP World Tour events through 2029 plus US Open championships secured until after the close of this decade (2030).
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