In the Showdown livestream, Rory McIlroy teams up with fellow PGA Tour star Scottie Scheffler to take on LIV golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a one-off match in Las Vegas. Below you will find all the information on how to watch The Showdown from anywhere in the world, with details of worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and live streams on TV screens, laptops, tablets and mobile phones.
This latest offering is an evolution of The Match, which pitted Tiger Woods against Phil Mickelson in 2018. Four of the most successful players of the last decade compete over 18 holes in three different formats.
Scheffler was named PGA Tour Player of the Year after an incredible nine wins this season, while McIlroy claimed his sixth DP World Tour Order of Merit title. DeChambeau and Koepka have also had plenty of success since joining LIV Golf, with the American pair claiming major titles since moving to the Saudi-backed tour.
Even though it's a friendly game at Shadow Creek Golf Club, bragging rights are on the line. It's also a rare opportunity to witness the unofficial merger of the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League and provide a glimpse into the future of professional golf.
Here's how to watch The Showdown: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf live streams online, from anywhere.
Check out The Showdown quick guide
Important dates
- Date: Tuesday, December 17th
- Start time: 6:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 p.m. GMT
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Here's how to watch The Showdown live streams in the US: LIV vs PGA
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How to watch The Showdown live streams in the UK
The PGA vs. LIV Showdown live stream is on TNT Sports in the UK.
If you don't have TNT Sports as part of a larger package, you can watch the coverage with a Discovery+ Premium pass for £30.99, which gives you access to TNT Sports for 30 days.
Is The Showdown streaming in Australia?
As far as we know, there are no broadcast options for The Showdown in Australia.
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The Showdown FAQ
What is the format for The Showdown?
The Showdown format features three different styles of golf over 18 holes of match play.
Holes 1-6: Fourballs
Each golfer plays their own ball and the teammate with the lower score on that hole declares their team's score.
Holes 7-12: Foursomes
Each team plays a ball and teammates take turns hitting until the ball is holed. A fellow player tees off on the odd-numbered holes; the other player on the even numbers.
Holes 13-18: Singles
A one-on-one game between a player from both sides. The exact format of this section has yet to be announced.
What prize money is available at The Showdown?
The event will pay out prize money in cryptocurrency through its sponsor Crypto.com. Reports suggest the total could be as high as $10 million, with each player also receiving an appearance fee.
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