German Golf Broadcasting Shifts in 2026: Sky Acquires LIV and Asian Tours, MagentaTV Launches New Golf Channels

The 2026 golf season in Germany is set for a major broadcasting reshuffle with Sky and MagentaTV unveiling new rights and coverage initiatives. Sky has secured rights to the LIV Golf Tour and selected Asian Tour events after losing the PGA Tour and DP World Tour rights, now held by Telekom's MagentaTV and MagentaSport. The LIV Golf Tour, funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and known for its high prize money, including a 27 million euro win by Jon Rahm last season, will be fully broadcast by Sky starting with its season opener in Riyadh from February 4-7, 2026. German golfer Martin Kaymer is confirmed to participate, alongside Germans Dominic Foos, Max Kieffer, and Max Rottluff competing in the LIV Golf Promotions event shown on Sky. Additionally, Sky plans to air at least 16 Asian Tour tournaments and continue broadcasting major men's and women's golf events, including senior majors and the Ladies European Tour.

Meanwhile, MagentaTV is launching two dedicated golf channels, MS Golf 1 and MS Golf 2, on January 15, offering comprehensive coverage of 131 tournaments annually, totaling around 300 live golf days. Gregor Biernath, formerly with Sky, leads the broadcast team alongside reporters and experts. The channels will provide full tournaments on MS Golf 1 and focused player group coverage on MS Golf 2. MagentaTV’s portfolio includes the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Ryder Cup rights, continuing through to 2029. Subscribers can access these new golf channels without extra fees, with some tournaments also freely available.

This broadcasting shakeup offers German golf fans extensive coverage across different tours and formats, reflecting the competitive landscape among leading sports broadcasters in the country.