Forget the opt-outs. The fears that LIV Golf would not be able to take full advantage of its TV partnership with the CW can be put to bed. The network’s president says all 14 events in the 2023 season will air on every CW affiliate across the country.
“As The CW Network prepares for the launch of the first live sports broadcast in its history, we are thrilled to deliver this innovative and reimagined competition to viewers across the country,” Dennis Miller, President of The CW Network, said in a press release. “By utilizing the nationwide reach of our affiliate partners as well as the power of Nexstar stations, The CW has positioned itself as the broadcast destination for live mainstream sports for many years to come.”
All Saturday and Sunday action on the LIV Tour will air live on the network from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Friday competition will be available exclusively through The CW app. The first tournament of the season begins on February 24 at Mayakoba’s El Camaleón Golf Course in Mexico.
Arlo White will handle the play-by-play. Analysts David Feherty and Jerry Foltz will join him in the booth. Dom Boulet, Su-Ann Heng, and Troy Mullins will also be a part of the broadcasts providing features and on-course coverage.
No money changed hands between The CW and LIV Golf. The deal is an advertising partnership between the two sides. Making sure the events are cleared on affiliates across the country is very important if the network is going to make this a profitable venture.
