Ryder Cup: Tee Times, Pairings, How To Watch

Ryder Cup: When are the Ryder Cup Pairings and tee times? And how can I watch?

The Ryder Cup takes place at Le Golf National from Friday 28th – Sunday 30th September, but when does it all kick off? 

There are other events on the days leading up to the main event, including a Celebrity Ryder Cup match, Junior Ryder Cup GolfSixes and a Past Captain’s match before the Opening Ceremony on Thursday. 

As tradition dictates, the first four pairings will be announced during the Opening Ceremony, with the others following after each completed round. Below, we have outlined the times pairings will be announced, as well as tee times for each session, and how to watch all the action.

All the information you need is also available through the Ryder Cup app. 

When are Ryder Cup Pairings Announced? 

Thursday, September 27: 16:00- 17:00 (Opening Ceremony)
The four pairings for the first session (Friday morning fourball) of the 2018 Ryder Cup will be announced at the Open Ceremony during Le Golf National. 

Friday, September 28: 11:35 – 12:05
Afternoon pairings are submitted for Friday’s afternoon foursome’s matches. 

Friday, September 28: One hour after play
Both captains have an hour to submit their choices for Saturday morning’s fourball pairings 

Saturday, September 29: 12:35- 13:05
Afternoon pairings are submitted for Saturday’s afternoon foursome’s matches. 

Saturday, September 29: One hour after play:
Singles decision time. Both Captain’s have an hour to decide what order they send out their 12 players for the final day singles matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup. 

What Times are the Ryder Cup Matches

All times below are in BST. Local Paris time is one hour ahead.

Friday Morning Fourballs (4 matches)
7.10am
7.25am
7.40am
7.55am

Friday Afternoon Foursomes (4 matches)
12.50pm
1.05pm
1.20pm
1.35pm

Saturday Morning Fourballs (4 matches)
7.10am
7.25am
7.40am
7.55am

Saturday Afternoon Foursomes (4 matches)
12.50pm
1.05pm
1.20pm
1.35pm

Sunday Singles (12 Matches)
11.05am
11.17am
11.29am
11.41am
11.53am
12.05pm
12.17pm
12.29pm
12.41pm
12.53pm
1.05pm
1.17pm

How To Watch The Ryder Cup 

Sky Sports Golf: 

Tuesday 25th September: 
Ryder Cup Celebrity Match: Sky Sports Golf (14:00), Sky Sports Mix (14:00)

Wednesday 26th September:  
Ryder Cup – On The Range: Sky Sports Golf (14:00), Sky Sports Mix (14:00)

Thursday 27th September: 
Ryder Cup – Captain’s Match: Sky Sports Main Event (12:00), Sky Sports Golf (12:00), Sky Sports Mix (12:00)
Preview: Sky Sports Main Event (14:30), Sky Sports Golf (14:30), Sky Sports Mix (14:30)
Opening Ceremony: Sky Sports Main Event (16:00), Sky Sports Golf (16:00), Sky Sports Mix (16:00)

Friday 28th & Saturday 29th September: 
Ryder Cup: Sky Sports Main Event (06:30), Sky Sports Golf (06:30)

Sunday 30th September
Sky Sports Main Event (09:30), Sky Sports Golf (09:30)

Ryder Cup App 

Live scoring, Live Ryder Cup radio, Video highlights

BBC Coverage

Friday 28th September
Ryder Cup Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live (06:00)
Ryder Cup Live, BBC Radio 5 Live (09:00) and (14:30)
Ryder Cup Highlights Show, BBC Two (20.30)

Saturday 29th September
Ryder Cup Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live (06:00)
Ryder Cup Live, BBC Radio 5 Live (09:00) and (14:30)
Ryder Cup Highlights Show, BBC Two (Time TBC)

Sunday 30th September
Ryder Cup Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live (06:00)
Ryder Cup Day 3, BBC Radio 5 Live (11:00)
Ryder Cup Highlights Show, BBC Two (Time TBC)

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