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LPGA Seals 2026 TV Deal to Air Every Round Live and Overhaul Production

The partnership brings significant tech investment to address years of tape-delayed, inconsistent coverage.

Overview

  • Golf Channel will televise every LPGA event in 2026 with all rounds live nationwide, with select weekend rounds on CNBC, according to EVP Tom Knapp.
  • The agreement with Golf Channel, FM and Trackman includes a 50% increase in cameras versus 2025, slow-motion units, triple the microphones and drone coverage.
  • Expanded Trackman shot-tracing and more walk-and-talk segments aim to deepen on-course storytelling and highlight player skill.
  • Commissioner Craig Kessler called the commitments a "game-changer" and positioned the move as a major step forward for the women’s game.
  • The overhaul ends the tour’s routine tape delays and creates a predictable viewing schedule beginning with the 2026 season.