Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf’s Open Championship to take over when NBC’s license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play.
Apple TV could be getting a golf championship
Apple TV could be getting a golf championship
Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS, MLB, and F1, but its ambitions go much further.
According to a report from The Guardian, Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming rights for golf’s Open Championship. NBC has the rights through 2028, but there is no guarantee they’ll stay with NBC with a renewal.