# Apple TV targets US broadcast rights for The Open golf tournament

Apple is reportedly seeking the US broadcast rights to The Open, a major golf championship, continuing its expansion into live sports. The move would add a prestigious annual event to Apple TV's growing sports lineup, potentially reshaping how golf fans access the tournament and intensifying competition among streaming platforms for live sports rights.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/11/apple-tv-eyes-us-broadcast-rights-to-the-open-as-foray-into-sports-broadcasting-continues) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:10:42 GMT