When is the Ryder Cup 2025? Odds, how to bet, date and times for USA vs. Europe

The 2025 Ryder Cup is now just three days away, as Team Europe and Team USA prepare to face off once again - this time at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

It is the 45^th Ryder Cup with Europe, once again captained by Luke Donald, seeking to retain the trophy in the United States having not won over there since the famous ‘Miracle of Medinah’ back in 2012.

There are some real stars on show and a few greats of the game, too, with world numbers one and two, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, aiming to continue excellent calendar years for the pair.

Ryder Cup latest winner odds

How to bet on the Ryder Cup 2025

Outright winner

Betting on the outright winner of the 2025 Ryder Cup is about as straightforward as it gets. You simply bet on the team you predict will win the biennial event, with corresponding odds similar to backing a winner in any team sport such as football or rugby.

You will be able to bet on the outright winner of the Ryder Cup even after the event has begun, albeit bear in mind that odds may quickly shorten on the team that starts well (or drifts for the team who falls behind).

Understanding the Ryder Cup odds 

Odds are shown differently in different parts of the world, something we need to be aware of when betting on the Ryder Cup - particularly given the obvious interest on either side of the pond. There are fractional odds, decimal odds and American odds. Let's talk to our friends at the PGA to explain the differences in odds:

• Fractional odds read as 10/1 or 6/5, with your profit determined by multiplying your betting amount by the fraction. Bet £100 at 10/1 and get 100 x £10 back, plus your initial stake (£1,010). Bet £100 at 6/5 and win £120, plus your initial £100 for a £220 return.
• Decimal odds read as a whole number with a two-place decimal, like 2.20 or 10.00. You just multiply your stake by the odds number. So, £100 multiplied by 2.20 is £220 (it automatically includes your stake). A £100 bet at 10.00 odds would return £1000.

• How to read odds: Reading an American odds board can seem a little confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it you can remember a few simple rules. Odds will be shown with either a plus (+) sign before the number or a minus (-) sign before the number. So, either +150 or -150.
  
  American odds are based on bets being £100. You don’t have to bet £100 — it’s just the unit used to base the odds math around. A minus bet ( - ) is seen as one with more probability of success, usually attributed to the favorite in a matchup.
  
  When odds have a plus sign ( + ), it is showing you how much you would profit with a successful £100 bet. At +120 odds, if you bet £100 you will win £120 and get your initial stake back for a £220 return. When the odds have the minus sign, it represents the amount you would have to wager in order to profit £100. So, at -120 odds you would need to stake £120 to profit £100 and get the same £220 return.
  
  This scales with your unit size. If you bet £10 at +120, you profit £12 and get £22 back. If you bet £12 at -120, you profit £10 and get £22 back."  

Accumulator, acca and parlay betting on the Ryder Cup 

Accumulators, accas, or parlays as they are known in the US, have become wildly popular over the years, even in golf betting. 

In short, they allow bettors to combine multiple bets (legs) in one big bet for a larger potential payout. The odds of winning are longer because all bets in the accumulator must win for the entire acca to cash out even a penny. Thus, the potential reward is greater.

Bettors only need to combine two legs to make an acca, but the most popular golf accumulators tend to be 3-5 legs - a nice fit for a four-match Ryder Cup session. The more bets added, the greater the risk for the bettor, so therefore the bigger the potential payout.

How to calculate the payout on a Ryder Cup accumulator 

Now that you know the definition of an acca and how you can bet one, let's quickly break down how to calculate an accumulator bet value for this week's Ryder Cup.

Let’s imagine a £10 accumulator bet on these results:

• Scottie Scheffler to win his match (4/6)
• Justin Rose to win his match (13/8)
• Sam Burns to win his match (2/1)

Those odds can be broken down like this:

• Scheffler: 4/6 means £4 payout for every £6 staked + 1 = 1.67
• Rose: 13/8 means £13 payout for every £8 staked + 1 = 2.63
• Burn: 2/1 means £2 payout for every £1 staked + 1 = 3.00

Each of those three numbers we calculated is your multiplier. Now, just multiply those numbers to get your accumulator odds. 1.67 x 2.63 x 3.00 = 13.1763.

That final number means your winnings would work out to just over £12 for every pound you bet on that accumulator. 

So if you win your £10 will into more than £130. Also consider that some bookmakers such as bet365 may provide extra value through a % acca boost.

When it comes to placing your accas on the Ryder Cup this week, shop around for the firms with the best prices. One tip is that you can often get great value with the so-called lesser firms. For example, you will consistently get the best golf odds on the market with AK Bets, who are known for offering leading prices on all the major tournaments.

You should also take advantage of any welcome bonuses or free bet offers that firms may have too, but just remember to read the terms and conditions of any deal.

MORE: How to bet on golf with a U.K sportsbook

Who is the favourite to win the Ryder Cup?

A star studded Team USA are deemed as the favourites to reclaim the famous trophy, priced up at best odds of 8/11 on the Betfair exchange. Europe can be backed at best odds of 9/5 with AKBets, whilst the draw is 13/1 with AKBets.

When is the Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup - a biennial event - will start on Friday, September 26 and end on Sunday, September 28. We start with the Friday morning foursomes and end with Sunday's singles.

What are the timings for this year’s Ryder Cup?

On the first two days (Friday and Saturday), there are 4x foursomes matches and 4x fourballs matches on each.

A fourball is a match between two teams of two players, where the team with the lower combined score wins, while a foursome sees the two players on each team take alternate shots on each hole, with the lowest score winning a point per hole. 

Here are the tee times per day at the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Tee Times

All times are UK based.

How to watch the Ryder Cup in the UK: TV Channel and live stream

• Date: Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28
• Venue: Bethpage Black Course, New York, United States
• How to watch: Sky Sports | Sky Go