Europe’s Ryder Cup Captain’s Picks: Announcement Time and How to Watch

With Ryder Cup buzz heating up, one of the most common questions fans are asking is simple: when will Team Europe reveal their captain’s picks, and how can you watch it live?

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The answer is clear—Luke Donald will announce his six captain’s picks for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Monday, September 1 at 2:00 PM BST (9:00 AM ET).

The announcement will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf in the UK and streamed across Ryder Cup Europe’s official Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

In the U.S., updates will also be covered on Golf Channel and PGA Tour social feeds.

Why the Picks Matter

The six automatic qualifiers for Team Europe are already set: Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, and Rasmus Højgaard. That leaves six discretionary spots for Donald to fill—and history shows those choices can make or break a Ryder Cup lineup.

Speculation is running wild. Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland are near-locks despite not qualifying on points.

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Shane Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Ludvig Åberg are also expected to be called, while Sepp Straka has played his way into the conversation.

Whoever gets the nod will round out a squad tasked with taking down a loaded U.S. team at Bethpage Black.

How to Watch the Announcement

If you’re in the UK, the full reveal will be shown live on Sky Sports Golf.

Fans worldwide can follow along on Ryder Cup Europe’s official social media channels, which will share the announcement clips as they happen.

For those in the U.S., Golf Channel will provide coverage and analysis, while PGA Tour platforms will deliver updates throughout the day.

Final Word

So if you’ve been Googling “when will Europe announce Ryder Cup captain’s picks and how to watch it live,” the key details are: Monday, September 1 at 2:00 PM BST (9:00 AM ET), live on Sky Sports Golf and Ryder Cup Europe’s social channels.

Get ready, because this roster drop is guaranteed to spark debate and set the tone for one of the most anticipated Ryder Cups ever.

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