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What channel is USA Network? How to watch Ryder Cup live coverage on Friday before NBC

Marc Lancaster

What channel is USA Network? How to watch Ryder Cup live coverage on Friday before NBC image

Golf fans are used to tournaments being split across multiple networks depending on the day and time, and the Ryder Cup is no exception.

The 2025 edition of the biennial USA vs. Europe showdown features a more streamlined TV package than most PGA Tour events, but viewers may still be wondering where to watch Friday’s opening day of competition.

While NBC will carry the final two days of action over the weekend, all of Friday's matches will air on USA Network, which is not in the normal rotation for golf fans. 

Here is everything you need to know in order to watch the first day of Ryder Cup matches on USA:

What channel is USA Network?

All of the major cable and satellite providers carry USA Network; it's just a question of where to find it. Here's a channel guide for some of the top services: 

ProviderChannel (SD/HD)
AT&T U-Verse124/1124
DirecTV242
DISH Network105
Verizon FIOS50/550
Cox CommunicationsVaries by location (area code search)
SpectrumVaries by location (area code search)
XfinityVaries by location (area code search)

Where to watch Ryder Cup 2025: TV channels, live streams

  • TV channels: NBC | USA Network
  • Live streams: Fubo

The 2025 Ryder Cup will air on USA Network (Friday) and NBC (Saturday and Sunday). The competition will also be available to stream on Fubo.

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

Ryder Cup TV, streaming schedule

DateTime (ET)TV/Live stream
Friday, Sept. 267 a.m.-6 p.m.USA Network, Fubo
Saturday, Sept. 277 a.m.-6 p.m.NBC, Fubo
Sunday, Sept. 28Noon-6 p.m.NBC, Fubo

Ryder Cup schedule, tee times 2025

Friday, Sept. 26

EventTime (ET)
Morning Foursomes Match 17:10 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 27:26 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 37:42 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 47:58 a.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 112:25 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 212:41 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 312:57 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 41:13 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27

EventTime (ET)
Morning Foursomes Match 17:10 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 27:26 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 37:42 a.m.
Morning Foursomes Match 47:58 a.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 112:25 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 212:41 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 312:57 p.m.
Afternoon Foursomes Match 41:13 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 28

EventTime (ET)
Singles Matches No. 1-1212:02 p.m.

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Marc Lancaster

Marc Lancaster joined The Sporting News in 2022 after working closely with TSN for five years as an editor for the company now known as Stats Perform. He previously worked as an editor at The Washington Times, AOL’s FanHouse.com and the old CNNSportsIllustrated.com, and as a beat writer covering the Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and University of Georgia football and women’s basketball. A Georgia graduate, he has been a Baseball Hall of Fame voter since 2013.