Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Opening ceremony updates ahead of Friday pairings being revealed

Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE!

It’s Ryder Cup week as Team Europe prepare to defend their title against the United States at Bethpage Black in Long Island, New York. Luke Donald’s team of stars are aiming to retain the trophy for the first time since 2014, where they won 16.5-11.5 at Gleneagles under Paul McGinley. Now, they are Stateside, looking to win the Ryder Cup on enemy territory after two failed attempts in 2016 and 2021.

The last time Europe won on American soil was back in 2012, where Jose María Olazabal, this time one of the vice-captains, led them to victory in Illinois. This opening ceremony was supposed to be happening tomorrow, but has been brought forward to today due to concerns over the weather. Storms are forecast to hit Bethpage tomorrow, and now, both teams, led by Donald and Keegan Bradley, will be introduced this evening.

Despite the ceremony being moved to today, the pairings for the opening foursomes matches will still be announced tomorrow, Thursday. Follow the Ryder Cup latest with Standard Sport’s live blog below!

Ryder Cup 2025 latest news

• Start time: 9pm BST
• How to watch: Sky Sports
• Team Europe players
• Team USA players

Thanks for joining us!

21:54 , Oli Gent

The ceremony has wrapped up at Bethpage, ready for the pairings to be announced tomorrow and play to begin on Friday!

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That's all, folks!

21:45 , Oli Gent

The ceremony draws to a close, and the players and fans alike disperse.

A reminder!

21:44 , Oli Gent

The pairings for the first day’s play will be announced as planned tomorrow, not today!

Here comes the US anthem...

21:40 , Oli Gent

Michael DelGuidice performs The Star-Spangled Banner.

Bradley introduces the players

21:39 , Oli Gent

Of course, Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young, New Jersey and New York locals, get the biggest whoops.

Bradley speech

21:36 , Oli Gent

“When I got the call, I was stunned, more than that, honoured,” he opens.

“This moment is surreal. For us, golf is the family business.

“The grit, the grind, the rhythm of the city taught me how to lead, the passion of the cause, there’s nothing like New York City.

“Golf at its best is more than a game. It’s bigger than any one of us.”

Bradley on the mic

21:29 , Oli Gent

A better reception for the US captain, as he steps up for his speech.

Donald introduces vice-captains and players

21:27 , Oli Gent

They all rise, one by one, to a better ovation than Donald has been getting for his speech.

Donald speech

21:23 , Oli Gent

“We know what awaits us, Bethpage is not shy, loyal and ferociously loud, rightly so,” Donald adds.

“You respect effort over ego, those who fight, grind and rise to the big occasions. You make us earn every cheer.

“We may not be your team, but we’ll give you something to respect, admire and maybe something to cheer for.

“Bethpage is the perfect venue for this contest, a public course, state park, it’s a course for the people, on both sides, they belong. Our players are ready. They’ve earned their spots, not through entitlement, but excellence.”

Donald speech

21:22 , Oli Gent

“It is an honour to stand here today as captain of the European Ryder Cup team,” he says.

“To lead these men, is one of the greatest privileges of my life. Not just individual players, from nine nations, but one team. Defined by unity, playing for something greater than ourselves.

“It means so much to us, and it’s unlike anything else in this sport, it’s not about prize money or world ranking points. It’s about pride. Representing your flag, shirt and the legacy you leave behind.”

Donald on the mic

21:18 , Oli Gent

Up he steps, to some boos!

The crowd get chanting

21:18 , Oli Gent

The old “USA, USA, USA” classic.

... and here come Team USA!

21:17 , Oli Gent

Keegan Bradley leads out the US players, to a rapturous ovation.

Here come Team Europe!

21:14 , Oli Gent

Led by Luke Donald, here come the players!

A look at the Junior Ryder Cup

21:11 , Oli Gent

The start of the ceremony is dedicated to the young stars who are playing in the junior event at Nassau, down the road.

On the mic

21:04 , Oli Gent

Carson Daly is the compere this evening, and he’s greeted with a warm cheer from the New York crowd.

We are underway!

21:03 , Oli Gent

“What you are about to witness will not be gentle. The Black Course is brutal.”

That’s what the first snippet of the introductory video reads.

“Warning: This is Bethpage Black.”

Bradley defends decision to pay US players

20:59 , Oli Gent

Keegan Bradley was asked about the controversial decision to pay Team USA players this year.

Read what he had to say here!

Donald claims Team Europe better now than in 2023

20:40 , Oli Gent

Luke Donald said in his press conference yesterday that he believes this Team Europe is better than the one that won in 2023.

Read the full story here!

Rose 'star struck' by Zola

20:30 , Oli Gent

Justin Rose said in his press conference yesterday that he was “star struck” seeing Gianfranco Zola, who is part of Europe’s backroom staff for the tournament.

The former Chelsea striker is Francesco Molinari’s desginated on-course buggy driver, as a friend of the Italian.

“Obviously he’s a Chelsea legend, clearly I’m a Chelsea fan,” Rose said.

“I didn’t know he was coming this week. So it was a huge surprise, and literally, he was one of the first people I bumped into.

“I was coming around the corner at the hotel to the lifts and bumped into him.

“I meet a lot of really cool people in my life through the game of golf. But I was like, ‘Whoa! Wow! Hey, Gianfranco!’.

“I was star-struck which is amazing.“Football hits differently, especially back at home, and obviously the career he’s had….

“I’ve become more of an engaged football fan in the last decade, I would say. I have a 16-year-old-son who’s mad about his football. So it’s really been a thing we connect with now.

“I think his energy, what he can provide, I think he’s here just to – let’s call it fly on the wall.

“But I think if there’s a moment that he observes and can kind of chime in and can understand the pressure or can understand momentum or locker room mentality, then obviously there’s probably going to be something this week where he can relay a really powerful message.

“Hopefully he has that opportunity because I’d love to hear it.”

USA expecting DeChambeau to 'carry the fight'

20:20 , Oli Gent

Xander Schauffele says he expects the USA’s ‘gladiator golfer’ Bryson DeChambeau to carry the fight to Europe as they chase Ryder Cup glory in New York this week.

DeChambeau is part of the US team trying to regain the trophy from Europe following their heavy loss in Rome two years ago.

Read the full story here!

Fleetwood wary of American 'backlash'

20:15 , Oli Gent

Tommy Fleetwood is wary of the wounded Americans as Europe bid to defend the Ryder Cup they won emphatically two years ago.

Europe thrashed the United States 16.5-11.5 in Rome in 2023 to bounce back from their own heavy loss in the previous encounter.

Read the full story here!

Who are the Team Europe captains?

20:10 , Oli Gent

Luke Donald is the face of the European backroom staff, but who else has he got with him?

Find out here!

Team USA player guide

20:00 , Oli Gent

And here is a look at who the hosts have in their ranks...

Find out here!

Team Europe player guide

19:52 , Oli Gent

Here is a full and comprehensive look at who is playing for the defending champions this year... and who could partner who?

Read the full story here!

Ryder Cup 2025 odds

19:45 , Oli Gent

Team Europe to win: 7/4

Team USA to win: 4/6

Tie: 11/1

Odds via Betfair. Subject to change.

Ryder Cup 2025 weather forecast

19:40 , Oli Gent

Early forecasts for the tournament suggest pleasant playing conditions, at around the mid-20 degrees, but that could be in the balance with storms forecast for tomorrow, when this ceremony was supposed to take place.

Ryder Cup 2025 full schedule

19:35 , Oli Gent

Friday September 26 (all times in BST)

12pm-5pm - Day one foursomes

5pm-11.30pm - Day one fourballs

Saturday September 27

12pm-5pm - Day two foursomes

5pm-11.30pm - Day two fourballs

Sunday September 28

5pm-11.30pm - Sunday singles

Ryder Cup 2025 format and scoring

19:30 , Oli Gent

There will be two four-match sessions of foursomes and two four-match sessions of fourball, before all 12 players are involved on Sunday for the singles.

Keegan Bradley, as the home captain, decides which format kicks the action off.

The focus will then shift to the fourball matches, where players hit their own ball and the lowest score for each team on each hole is used.

One point is on offer in each match, with half a point going to each team should a match remain all square after 18 holes.

Team USA full player list

19:20 , Oli Gent

Scottie Scheffler, JJ Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas*, Collin Morikawa*, Ben Griffin*, Cameron Young*, Patrick Cantlay*, Sam Burns*

*Captain’s pick

Team Europe full player list

19:15 , Oli Gent

Here are all the players named in Luke Donald’s European team this year...

Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tyrell Hatton, Shane Lowry*, Sepp Straka*, Ludvig Aberg*, Viktor Hovland*, Matt Fitzpatrick*, Jon Rahm*

*Captain’s pick

How to watch

19:10 , Oli Gent

TV channel: The Ryder Cup opening ceremony will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can catch the action live online via the Sky Go app and website, or via Now TV.

Hello and welcome!

19:00 , Oli Gent

... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Ryder Cup opening ceremony.

It’s that time again for the biennial tournament, which this year is taking place at Bethpage Black in New York.

Stay with us for all the updates from Long Island, with the ceremony set to begin at 9pm BST.