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Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues
Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport.
TL;DR
- Apple TV is in preliminary talks with the R&A to bid for the US rights to the Open Championship.
- The current US deal with NBC expires in 2028, and a formal tender process will start next year.
- Other streaming services like Netflix and Amazon are also expected to show interest.
- Apple has previously secured rights for Major League Soccer and Formula One in the US.
- The R&A is evaluating the evolving broadcast landscape and potential interest in its rights.