The DP World Tour has taken a decisive step into next-generation event infrastructure, announcing a strategic partnership with Amazon to deploy its low Earth orbit satellite internet network, Amazon Leo. The agreement positions the Tour as the first professional sports property to implement LEO satellite connectivity at scale.
Beginning in 2026, Amazon Leo has become the Tour’s satellite connectivity partner, powering internet infrastructure across more than 40 tournaments each season. For a circuit that spans multiple continents and frequently operates in remote or temporary venues, the move directly tackles one of golf’s biggest structural limitations: inconsistent, often inadequate connectivity.
Amazon Leo, part of Amazon’s broader satellite initiative designed to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, leverages a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet. In practical terms, it enables the DP World Tour to deploy broadcast-grade connectivity on-site, without relying on local telecom networks or fixed infrastructure.
Chris Weber, Vice President of Amazon Leo Business & Product, said, “The DP World Tour needs connectivity for everything—not just the broadcast teams, but the scoring systems, merchandise tents, concession stands—all of it. They’re often setting up in more rural places where internet infrastructure just isn’t there. Leo helps to solve that problem. You show up, connect via satellite, and suddenly the entire tournament is connected and online.”
Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer at the DP World Tour, added, “The DP World Tour has been at the forefront of introducing new technologies at our tournaments that can get fans closer to the action. Whether it’s apps that can track shot and player location in real-time, data-driven insights providing new levels of intelligence, or adoption of AI to guide fans around the venue, we want technology to enhance the experience for spectators both on-course and around the globe. This requires a reliable and fast internet connection across the course, and anyone who has ever been to a large sports or entertainment event will know the frustration of struggling at times to get connectivity. With Amazon Leo satellite technology coming to the Tour—a first in world sport—we are one step closer to realising our ambition of creating truly connected and intelligent courses, wherever we are in the world.”
The operational upside is immediate. Broadcast workflows become faster and more resilient, live scoring and tracking systems gain real-time accuracy, and on-site fan engagement improves through seamless Wi-Fi, digital services, and transactions. More importantly, the Tour can now standardise its technology layer globally, effectively “carrying” its connectivity from one venue to the next.
The deal also reinforces the Tour’s growing commercial ecosystem, which includes partners such as SBK, Rolex, AWS, DP World, and Emirates NBD, aligning with a broader push toward data-led fan engagement and premium event delivery.
Beyond golf, the implications are far-reaching. Portable, satellite-powered connectivity removes one of the biggest constraints in global sport, opening the door to more flexible venue strategies, reduced infrastructure costs, and a fundamentally new model for staging and broadcasting live events.
