Sky becomes the exclusive home of TGL presented by SoFi, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR in the UK, Ireland, Dach and Italy
WEBWIRE – Friday, December 27, 2024
Sky has today announced a two-year partnership with TGL presented by SoFi, the new team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroys TMRW Sports. The deal includes both the 2025 and 2026 seasons and will give Sky Sports customers in UK & Ireland, DACH and Italy exclusive coverage of every match, including the Semifinals and the Best-of-3 Finals.
TGL, which gets underway on 7 January 2025 live from the custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, fuses golf technology and innovation on an unprecedented scale. The competition features six teams of golf stars in a season-long competition finishing on 25 March, where teams will face off in two-hour matches across 15 custom-designed holes in a hybrid of virtual and real-life action, giving fans the opportunity to watch the best players in the world in a new and engaging way.
Jason Wessely, Director of Golf, Sky Sports says:TGL is such an exciting and innovative new format that both existing and new golf fans can enjoy, and were delighted to be part of the TGL journey from the start, bringing fans even closer to some of the greatest golf stars. Were looking forward to working with TGL to make the tournament a truly entertaining viewing experience and are delighted to welcome TGL to Sky Sports, the home of golf.
Mike McCarley, CEO and Founder, TMRW Sports:As the media home of golf in the U.K. and Ireland, Sky Sports is the ideal home for TGL to reach fans who are accustomed to turning to Sky to find the best golfers in the world on Sky Sports platforms across Europe. With five TGL golfers across four teams from the U.K. and Ireland, golf fans will have local players to watch and new teams to follow in this fast-paced version of golf that is rooted in the traditions the game.
TGL joins Sky Sports Golf alongside the biggest tournaments in the world, including all mens and womens Majors this year, the next Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, as well as the PGA TOUR rights until the end of 2026. Sky is the undisputed home of sport, with more top-quality sport than anywhere else and key rights secured until the end of the decade, meaning sports fans can access more of the sports they love than ever before.
Coverage of the TGL will be available to existing Sky Sports customers, or for instant, contract-free access to all Sky Sports channels, non-Sky subscribers can purchase a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership. Sky customers can also follow their favourite players and emerging stories via Sky Sports social and digital channels.
TGL presented by SoFi Media Hub:
The TGL presented by SoFi Media Hub is now open, offering media members a wide selection of
downloadable assets, such as explainer content; league and team logos; player and team images.
schedule information; and more. Register now to gain access:www.tglmediahub.com
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Sky Sports Exclusive TGL rights:
United Kingdom and Ireland (Great Britain, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Bases overses, the Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar). Additionally, the agreement includes SKY Sports Italy (Italy, San Marino, Vatican City) and SKY Sports Germany (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol).
About Sky:
Sky is one of Europes leading media and entertainment companies and is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that connects people to moments and experiences that matter. At Sky we Believe in Better. Its in our DNA.
Were famous for innovation. We offer the worlds smartest TV, Sky Glass; our plug and play streaming puck, Sky Stream; the best aggregation platform, Sky Q: the best aggregation platform, Sky Q; and streaming services NOW and WOW. We provide connectivity you can count on in mobile, fast, secure, reliable residential and business broadband, as well as smart home protection through Sky Protect.
Were Europes premium content producer. We create award-winning original content, produce the biggest live sporting events, and we provide free access to news and the arts. Our new state-of-the-art film and TV studio Sky Studios Elstree is projected to attract 3 billion of new production investment to the UK in its first five years and create up to 2,000 jobs.
We are a diverse and inclusive employer that has a positive impact on society and the communities that we work and live in. Sky plays a major role in the UKs cultural economy and, in 2022 alone, supported a contribution of 20 billion to UK GDP, broadcast 70,000 hours of elite sports coverage and invested over 130 million to provide news to consumers free of charge.
About NOW:
NOW is the home of brilliant entertainment. Were one of the UKs leading streaming platforms with critically acclaimed shows, new and exclusive movies, unmissable sport and epic kids TV all with our fully flexible Cancel Anytime or 6 Month Saver membership options. Join in with an Entertainment, Cinema, Sports or Hayu Membership to stream instantly across TV, mobile, gaming consoles or desktop on over 60 devices. Watch on the go and offline with our app by downloading shows and movies.
Entertainment Members can enjoy critically acclaimed dramas, documentaries and comedies, Emmy award-winning shows, the best of HBO and exclusive Sky Originals. Cinema Members can discover over 1000 brilliant movies, from the latest blockbusters to classic favourites. Sports Members cheer on unmissable Premier League, international cricket, F1, golf and more all live, across 12 Sky Sports channels.
Plus, members can enhance their experience with NOW Boost thats ad-free streaming on up to 3 devices at once, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and full 1080p HD for an extra 6 a month. For super-fast broadband, members can enjoy a contract-free connection with a NOW Brilliant Broadband, Fab Fibre or Super Fibre Membership.
About TGL presented by SoFi:
TGL presented by SoFi features six teams of top PGA TOUR players competing in a season-long, fast-paced competition that brings golf to prime time on Mondays and Tuesdays. TGLs home is the custom-built SoFi Center, a tech-infused venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. TGLs inaugural season begins Tuesday, Jan. 7 in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. and with other prominent media partners around the globe. TGLs six teams include Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club. To learn more about TGL, its teams, rosters, competitive format, and technology, visit TGL Explained.
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