Breaking: Telekom Secures Extensive Golf Rights for Magenta TV

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

Golf fans in Germany will see a major shift in TV coverage beginning in January 2026. After years of exclusive broadcasting by Sky, Telekom has acquired the rights to air PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Champions Tour events on its Magenta TV platform. The deal runs through 2029 and includes 131 tournaments in the first year alone. Additionally, Magenta TV will broadcast the Ryder Cup in 2027 and 2029. However, Sky will continue to air the men’s and women’s Major Championships.

300 Days of Live Golf on Magenta TV

The new rights package includes approximately 300 days of live golf per year across two dedicated channels: MS Golf 1 and MS Golf 2, launching in January 2026. MS Golf 1 will carry full-length tournament broadcasts, while MS Golf 2 will feature additional content such as player features, current stories, and historical highlights. On-demand content will also be available. Coverage kicks off January 15 with the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Dubai Invitational. The service is included at no extra cost for all Magenta TV and MagentaSport subscribers.

“Golf has found a new home on MagentaTV. With this package, we offer Germany’s most comprehensive live golf coverage ever. From the first tee shot to the final putt, every tournament will be shown live, informative, and in a modern format,” said Arnim Butzen, head of TV at Telekom.

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Sky Retains the Majors

Sky hasn’t lost all its golf rights. It will continue to air all Major Championships in the coming years, including the Solheim Cup and all five women’s Majors. These events remain among the most prestigious in golf, alongside the Ryder Cup. As a result, fans who want to follow both weekly tour events and the biggest tournaments will need subscriptions to both Magenta TV and Sky.