Australian pay-TV broadcasting heavyweight Foxtel has secured exclusivity on its rights deal for golf’s prestigious Masters Tournament.
The move means there will be no free-to-air coverage of the tournament in the territory.
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The exclusive tie-up builds on its extended agreement with the Augusta National Golf Club to continue broadcasting the iconic tournament announced last July.
Foxtel has a long-term partnership with Augusta National (located in Georgia, US) which spans almost two decades and includes a dedicated channel during Masters Week on Foxtel and the Kayo Sports streaming service.
This marks the first time that all four major golf tournaments – the Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship – will be broadcast live and exclusively on the same network in Australia.
In addition, the media giant broadcasts international competitions such as the LPGA, European Tour, Asian Tour, Ladies European Tour, Ryder Cup, and the Solheim Cup, as well as domestic competitions from Golf Australia, PGA of Australia, and WPGA.
Rebecca McCloy, Foxtel Group’s executive director of commercial and sport, said: “We are proud to become the exclusive Australian home of the Masters. This agreement marks a milestone for Australian fans of the game, who now have a single, exclusive destination to enjoy golf’s biggest and best tournaments.
“Choosing Foxtel Group as its preferred Australian broadcaster speaks to the strength of our long-standing partnership with Augusta National Golf Club.
“Attracting a broad and highly engaged audience, golf is a core pillar of our sports offering and a top five sport among our viewership. This prestigious competition aligns perfectly with the premium sports offering that defines Foxtel and Kayo Sports.”
Masters Week begins on April 7 and concludes on April 13, with five Australians set to participate in the upcoming tournament, including Cameron Smith.
International sports-focused OTT streaming service DAZN recently agreed to purchase Foxtel from its owners, News Corp and Telstra, with the deal expected to close by the second half of the 2025 financial year.
Foxtel is one of the most prominent rightsholders in Australia, boasting 4.7 million subscribers and holding broadcast rights to competitions such as the Australian Football League, rugby league’s high-profile NRL, motorsports’ Formula 1, and in a recently expanded deal, Australian domestic cricket.
The broadcaster also holds rights to top-tier cricket such as the Indian Premier League T20 competition through 2027, and operates the popular Kayo service, which achieved record viewership in 2024.
