Golf TV revolution: MagentaTV takes over PGA and DP World Tour from Sky
From January 2026, everything will change: MagentaTV will be the new home of the PGA and DP World Tour for golf on TV. Find out everything about rights, broadcast times and the new team of experts.
January 2026 marks a historic change. Sky's long-standing monopoly on the major Tours will come to an end. Find out who holds the golf TV rights in Germany in 2026 and where you can watch the PGA Tour, Majors and the Ryder Cup in our analysis.
MagentaTV: The new home for the PGA and DP World Tour on TV
From January 15, 2026, the green will turn bright pink at Deutsche Telekom. With the acquisition of a comprehensive rights package until 2029, MagentaTV has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour on German television. Around 131 tournaments will be broadcast live each year on the new channels "MS Golf 1" and "MS Golf 2".
Deutsche Telekom scored a special coup with the Ryder Cup: the prestigious duel will be shown exclusively on Magenta in 2027 and 2029. Arnim Butzen, Head of TV at Telekom, emphasizes: "With this package, we are offering Germany's most comprehensive live golf service ever" (source: Telekom).
Personnel transfer: Gregor Biernath moves to Magenta
It's not just the Golf TV rights 2026 that are moving, the staff are changing too. Gregor Biernath, the voice of Sky for many years, is leading the new team: "We can innovate golf at MagentaTV," says Biernath. The team also includes experts such as former DP World Tour pro Bernd Ritthammer and the Zunker brothers ("Die Golf Show").
What remains on Sky? Majors, ladies and LIV Golf
Despite the loss of the weekly Tours, Sky remains indispensable for Major fans. The channel will retain all four men's majors and the women's majors (LPGA/LET). In response to the departure of the PGA Tour, Sky has also acquired the rights to the LIV Golf League and the Asian Tour. Hans Gabbe, Senior Vice President of Sports Rights at Sky Deutschland, is combative: "With the long-term exclusive rights to all four men's majors [...] Sky Sport Golf will continue to be the first port of call for all golf fans in Germany in the future"
Broadcast time check: The kick-off in Dubai and Hawaii
The first live broadcasts of the new era will start here on Thursday, January 15, 2026:
- Dubai Invitational (DP World Tour): Thurs.-Sun. from 08:30 live on MagentaTV.
- Sony Open Hawaii (PGA Tour): Thurs.-Fri. from 18:00, Sat.-Sun. from 18:15 live on MagentaTV.
| Competition / Tour | Channel (Germany) | Rights status |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Tour (USA) | MagentaTV / MagentaSport | New from 2026 |
| DP World Tour (Europe) | MagentaTV / MagentaSport | New from 2026 |
| Ryder Cup (2027 & 2029) | MagentaTV / MagentaSport | Exclusive |
| Men's Majors (all 4) | Sky / WOW | Secured for the long term |
| LIV Golf League | Sky / WOW | New on Sky |
| Ladies Majors / LPGA / LET | Sky / WOW | Exclusive |
| PGA Tour Champions / Korn Ferry Tour | MagentaTV / MagentaSport | New from 2026 |
| Asian Tour | Sky / WOW | New on Sky |
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Release date
14 Jan 2026
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From 2026, fans will have to get used to new channels if they want to watch golf on TV. (Photo: Imago / Golffile)
