BBC Sport tees up AIG Women’s Open deal
The R&A has signed a new multi-year agreement with BBC Sport, securing broadcast rights for The AIG Women’s Open from 2025 to 2027.
The deal guarantees free-to-air access for UK audiences, with coverage spanning TV highlights on BBC Two and iPlayer, full radio commentary on Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, and digital clips across the BBC Sport website and app.
The announcement follows last week’s news that BBC Sport has also secured rights to broadcast The Open, reaffirming its commitment to showcasing golf to UK audiences.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said, “This deal is another great addition to BBC Sport’s portfolio of women’s sport. The Women’s Open is a standout event in the golfing calendar, and we’re bringing the action direct to audiences with coverage across TV, 5 Live and the BBC Sport website/app and socials. It’s a chance to showcase not just a world-class competition, but the players and stories that make this event so compelling.”
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “Millions of viewers will be able to enjoy the BBC’s excellent coverage of the AIG Women’s Open and watch and listen to the world’s best women’s players in action. We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with the BBC and to be working with them to promote women’s golf to a wider audience.”
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