The DP World Tour's International Swing begins this week with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first Rolex Series event of 2025.
A world-class field has assembled at Emirates Golf Club, headlined by two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy.
Viktor Hovland, who returns to the event for the first time since his victory in 2022, is also teeing it up, while Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm makes his debut.
Among those who will also compete in the United Arab Emirates are Rolex Series winners Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai Højgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, as well as European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald.
European Tour Productions, the DP World Tour’s in-house production company, will produce and distribute live coverage of the event.
How to follow
Global Broadcast Transmission Times
Below are the listed Broadcast transmission times for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in local time in Dubai, and for the general World Feed coverage (time in GMT). Find out below where to watch in your area.
| Date | GMT | Local Time (GMT+4) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 16th January | 07:30 - 13:30 | 11:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday 17th January | 07:30 - 13:30 | 11:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday 18th January | 07:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday 19th January | 07:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Feature Group transmission times
As part of the extended coverage, there will be live feature group action on all four days ahead of the full broadcast beginning.
Who forms part of the Feature Groups?
Teeing off at 08:05 local from the tenth on Thursday, McIlroy is joined by Ryder Cup team-mates Hovland and Fleetwood, while Paul Waring is in a group of Rolex Series winners alongside Hatton and Højgaard at 08:15.
The second round will see record five-time Rolex Series winner Rahm playing alongside World Number 14 MacIntyre and Major champion Adam Scott from 08:05, while Min Woo Lee is in a group alongside Denmark's Rasmus Højgaard and American debutant Akshay Bhatia at 08:15.
Viewers can follow Feature Groups coverage on the DP World Tour’s YouTube channel.
Commentary on the feature groups will be provided by Alison Whitaker alongside Jamie Spence, with Inci Mehmet offering on-course analysis.
Where can you watch coverage of the DP World Tour in your area?
| Area | Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Austria | Sky Sports |
| Belgium (French Speaking Region) | VOOsport World | |
| Belgium (Flemmish Speaking Region) | Play Sport Golf | |
| Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia | Golf Klub | |
| Bulgaria | Max Sport | |
| Czech Republic and Slovakia | Golf Channel CZ | |
| Denmark | Viasat Golf | |
| Finland | Viasat Golf | |
| France | Golf+ | |
| Germany | Sky Sports | |
| Ireland | Sky Sports | |
| Italy | Sky Sports | |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport Golf | |
| Norway | Viasat Golf | |
| Poland | Polsat Sport Extra | |
| Portugal | Sport TV | |
| Spain | Movistar Golf | |
| Sweden | Viasat Golf | |
| UK | Sky Sports | |
| Americas | Canada | Golf Channel |
| USA | Golf Channel | |
| Middle East & Africa | Bahrain | Bahrain TV |
| Pan Middle East & North Africa | GolfLife | |
| South Africa | SuperSport Golf | |
| Sub Saharan Africa (Excluding South Africa) | SuperSport Golf Africa | |
| Oceania | Australia | Fox Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports | |
| Asia | China | Hainan TV |
| Hong Kong | PCCW/Now Golf | |
| India | FanCode | |
| Indonesia | Mola TV | |
| Japan | U-NEXT | |
| Malaysia | Astrosport | |
| Myanmar | SkyNet | |
| Philippines | Tap Sports | |
| Singapore | Hub Sports | |
| South Korea | SpoTV Golf & Health and SBS | |
| Taiwan | Boss Golf | |
| Thailand | Golf Channel | |
| Vietnam | VTVcab |
For specific broadcast timings of these territories please check your local listings.
Who is part of the commentary team?
Dom Holyer is joined in the box for the coverage by Andrew Coltart, Dame Laura Davies and David Howell.
Anthony Wall will be providing on-course commentary along with Wayne Riley, with Tim Barter conducting in-round and post-round interviews.
