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Update, 15 October 2026: Europe beat the United States 15-13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, 11 to 13 September 2026. Sky Sports Golf showed it live in Ireland and the UK, and NOW offered day and month passes for viewers without Sky.
The 2026 Solheim Cup brought three days of matchplay between Europe and the United States. With Ireland’s own contingent on the European side in recent editions, interest in this event has never been higher here. Here’s how it was shown in Ireland, and how to get your setup ready for golf on TV.
Who Holds the Broadcast Rights
Sky Sports showed the 2026 Solheim Cup exclusively live in Ireland and the UK, mainly on Sky Sports Golf, with some coverage on Sky Sports Main Event.
Irish viewers needed a Sky subscription that includes Sky Sports, or access via NOW, which offers Sky Sports content on a day, month, or season pass basis without a long-term contract. NOW is a legitimate option for anyone who only wants to dip in for tournament week rather than commit to a full year of Sky.
Streaming Without a Satellite Dish
You don’t need a satellite dish to watch Sky Sports coverage. Streaming through NOW works on smart TVs, laptops, phones, and dedicated streaming devices. If you’re setting up a TV for the first time or replacing an old box, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a straightforward way to get the NOW app and other Irish streaming services running on a television that doesn’t have smart features built in. Alternatively, a Roku device or Google TV Streamer will also run the relevant apps, so the choice mostly comes down to which interface you prefer and what’s compatible with your TV.
For households that still rely on traditional TV reception for RTÉ, Virgin Media, or other free-to-air coverage that might run analysis and highlights, it’s worth checking that your reception is solid before tournament week. An outdoor digital TV aerial can make a real difference if you’re currently relying on an indoor one and getting patchy signal, particularly for high-definition broadcasts.
Getting Your Home Setup Ready
Live sport is one of those occasions where a smooth streaming setup really matters, especially with early tee times that might have you watching before work. A few practical checks can save you frustration on the morning of the first session.
If you’ve got multiple devices competing for one HDMI port on an older TV, a 3-in-1 HDMI switch lets you connect a streaming stick, games console, and set-top box without constantly swapping cables behind the television. It’s a small purchase that removes a common source of last-minute stress before a big match.
It’s also worth double-checking that your streaming device or smart TV has a stable internet connection well before the tournament starts. A wired connection via ethernet, where possible, tends to be more reliable than Wi-Fi for sustained live streaming, particularly in houses with multiple people online at once.
What to Do If You Hit an Error Message
Occasionally viewers see a message saying content isn’t available, and the fix is almost always mundane rather than mysterious. Check that your account’s region setting matches your actual location in your NOW or Sky account settings. Make sure you’re using the correct app store version for Ireland, since downloading an app registered to the wrong region can cause playback issues. If problems persist, the broadcaster’s own customer support team is the right place to go, as they can confirm your subscription status and flag known technical issues affecting the app.
Keeping Devices Charged and Ready
If you’re planning to follow shot-by-shot updates on a tablet or phone alongside the TV coverage, it’s worth keeping a charger and a decent cable within reach, so your second screen doesn’t die mid-round during a long day of coverage.
Final Thoughts
Europe won the 2026 Solheim Cup, and Irish fans could follow every session legally through Sky Sports or NOW. For golf and other sport on TV this week, see Sport on TV this week.
Related guides: How to Watch the Ryder Cup Legally in Ireland · Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Legally in Ireland
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Outdoor Digital TV Aerial
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