The Ryder Cup: when does it start, TV details, teams and format

EURO'S VISION: Team Europe Captain Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy with the Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black Course. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

The 45th Ryder Cup is almost upon us.

The 44th version of the tournament was won comfortably by Europe in Rome two years ago and with the 46th set to take place in Adare Manor in 2027, the Americans will surely be extremely determined to make the most of home advantage this time around in front of what promises to be a vocal New York crowd.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the tournament.

Where's the Ryder Cup being played?

The 2025 Ryder Cup is being played at Bethpage Black golf course in Long Island, New York.

When does it start?

The opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup takes place on Thursday while the coverage of the action starts at 11.30am on Friday and Saturday, and at 4.30pm on Sunday.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports Golf will show the Ryder Cup.

How else can I follow the action?

Joe Callaghan is in New York for us so stay tuned to our website for the best of the reaction and analysis.

Also we will be running a liveblog on Sunday as the tournament concludes with the singles.

What are the teams?

USA: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, JJ Spaun, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau.

Captain: Keegan Bradley

Europe: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg, Rasmus Hojgaard, Sepp Straka.

Captain: Luke Donald.

What is the format?

The first two days are when the team events are held (fourballs and foursomes) before the singles take place on the final day.

Fourball is two players on each team playing their own ball and the best score wins the hole. Foursomes is an alternate shot format, where players take it in turns to play the same ball and the best score wins the hole.

There are two sessions on Friday and Saturday, where eight players from each team participate, starting with foursomes. On Sunday, there are 12 singles matches where every player competes one-on-one against a player from the opposing team.

Winning a match is worth one point and a halved match is worth half a point.

Who has won more Ryder Cups?

The USA lead the way with 27 victories overall, leaving Europe behind with 15 while there has also been two draws.