Ryder Cup 2025: Your Essential Guide

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The highly anticipated Ryder Cup week is finally upon us, signaling the imminent start of one of golf`s most thrilling events.

The much-awaited 2025 Ryder Cup clash between Europe and the U.S. is set to begin this Friday at Bethpage Black, promising an entire weekend of thrilling golf action that you won`t want to miss.

Europe arrives in New York with hopes of securing their first away victory since 2012. However, historical trends indicate a challenging path, as neither team has won on foreign soil in the last six editions of the event.

With teams selected and the course prepared, here`s everything you need to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup teams at Welcome Dinner
The Ryder Cup teams gather for the Welcome Dinner.

How to Watch the Ryder Cup

For viewers in the UK, the Ryder Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. NBC will cover the event in the U.S., Fancode in India, and Fox Sports in Australia. Live updates will also be available through ESPN.

Ryder Cup Match Schedule and Formats

The competition kicks off on Friday, September 26th, featuring two sessions: Foursomes in the morning and Four-ball in the afternoon.

In Foursomes, two players from each team alternate shots, using a single ball. Four-ball allows each player to play their own ball, with the team`s lowest score counting for the hole.

Saturday will follow a similar format, with morning Foursomes and afternoon Four-ball sessions.

Sunday marks the culmination of the event, with all 24 players participating in 12 individual singles matches to determine the winner of the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Match Timings:

FRIDAY

Foursomes

  • First match: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST)
  • Second match: 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST)
  • Third match: 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST)
  • Fourth match: 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST)
Four-ball

  • First match: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST)
  • Second match: 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST)
  • Third match: 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST)
  • Fourth match: 13:13pm ET (6:13pm BST)

SATURDAY

Foursomes

  • First match: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST)
  • Second match: 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST)
  • Third match: 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST)
  • Fourth match: 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST)
Four-ball

  • First match: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST)
  • Second match: 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST)
  • Third match: 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST)
  • Fourth match: 13:13pm ET (6:13pm BST)

SUNDAY

  • First singles match: 12:02pm ET (5:02pm BST)
  • Last singles match: 14:03pm ET (7:03pm BST)

Captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald
Captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald eyeing the coveted Ryder Cup trophy.

The Ryder Cup Teams

Team Europe

Captain: Luke Donald

  • Ludvig Aberg
  • Matt Fitzpatrick
  • Tommy Fleetwood
  • Tyrell Hatton
  • Rasmus Hojgaard
  • Viktor Hovland
  • Shane Lowry
  • Robert MacIntyre
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Jon Rahm
  • Justin Rose
  • Sepp Straka
Luke Donald`s European team
Captain Luke Donald`s European squad aims to become only the fifth to win the Ryder Cup on American soil.

Team U.S.

Captain: Keegan Bradley

  • Sam Burns
  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Bryson DeChambeau
  • Harris English
  • Ben Griffin
  • Russell Henley
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Xander Schauffele
  • J.J. Spaun
  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Justin Thomas
  • Cameron Young
Scottie Scheffler and Harris English at Bethpage Black
Scottie Scheffler and Harris English during practice rounds for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Additional News and Analysis

Heath Ravencroft

Heath Ravencroft, 39, based in Southampton, brings fresh energy to football and tennis coverage. His dynamic writing style and social media presence have helped modernize sports journalism in the South.

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