LIV Golf’s season-opening event in Riyadh will indeed be held under the lights. The tournament marks the first LIV event following the league’s television deal with Fox and is now featured in TV guides. With play commencing on Thursday, Feb. 6 and concluding on Saturday, Feb. 8, the first two rounds will air on FS2 while the final round will be broadcast on FS1. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on all three days, which corresponds to 6 p.m. in Riyadh.
The rounds of LIV Golf Riyadh are on YouTube TV’s guide.. FS2 Thursday, Friday & FS1 on Saturday
— Dave_Sn5 (@sportsinfive) January 29, 2025
Can confirm. And as expected, it will be a night event for the players. That’s 10 a.m. ET, which is 6 p.m. in Riyadh. https://t.co/JywwzWVtpw pic.twitter.com/EyAkXH8OHX
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 30, 2025
Although LIV Golf has drawn several of the sport’s biggest stars, it has faced challenges in capturing a significant television viewing audience. To address this, it is anticipated that this event will be one of many LIV tournaments held at night, setting it apart from traditional golf events. If successful, it could pave the way for future tournaments, not just in LIV Golf but across the sport, to adopt nighttime scheduling.
