Ryder Cup 2018 opening ceremony LIVE: When time is it, who is performing, what TV channel and more

The first Ryder Cup to be held in France will get off to an appropriate start on Thursday when former Tottenham, PSG and France winger David Ginola hosts the opening ceremony. The two captains, Thomas Bjorn and Jim Furyk, will be introduced and will reveal their respective line-ups for Friday morning's play. Follow it live:

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2018-09-27T15:14:16.713Z

The captains, Thomas Bjorn and Jim Furyk, are on stage with Mr Ginola. "What is harder, playing or captaining?" asks Ginola. "Watching!" replies Furyk. Lovely exchange. 

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 27 September 2018 16:14

2018-09-27T15:09:03.936Z

David Ginola is attempting to introduce whatever's next, but has been drowned out by chants of "Europe!" from the exuberant crowds around him. It turns out he was trying to introduce La Marseillaise:

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 27 September 2018 16:09

2018-09-27T15:05:15.576Z

Now the Kaiser Chiefs are playing OK hit 'Ruby'. More as we get it.

 

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 27 September 2018 16:05

2018-09-27T15:03:39.040Z

Here we go! The opening ceremony is under way, in the form of a slick VT featuring David Ginola. Lots of Ginola highlights spring to mind but here's my favourite:

 

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 27 September 2018 16:03

2018-09-27T11:53:37.910Z

Hello and welcome along to live coverage of the 2018 Ryder Cup...'s opening ceremony.

This is what it's all about, isn't it? The pageantry, the showmanship, the razzmatazz. A brooding dislike for one another. Blue. Red. Stars. Stripes. waving. You can expect all that and more as French football legend David Ginola (obviously) hosts the ceremony at a purpose built arena at Le Golf National, the venue for the tournament, with over 40,000 fans expected to be in attendance. 

The two captains, Thomas Bjorn and Jim Furyk will be introduced and reveal their respective line-ups for Friday morning's play. Here's some pre-hype reading courtesy of Jonathan Liew:

How the Ryder Cup went from open warfare to ‘pseudo-animosity’

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 27 September 2018 13:00

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What is it?

The opening ceremony is hosted by France football legend David Ginoa and will feature live music from the Kaiser Chiefs and French artist Jain. Films and clips from previous tournaments will be show as the excitement and tension builds ahead of Friday's first event.

When is it?

The opening ceremony takes place on Thursday 27 September, a day before the Ryder Cup starts on Friday 28 September.

What time is it?

The opening ceremony begins at 16:00 BST, 17:00 local time, and will last around 90 minutes.

What TV channel is it on?

Sky Sports will be showing live coverage on their dedicated Ryder Cup channel and online for Sky customers on the Sky Go app.