DP World Tour’s Amazon Leo Move Explained Ahead of 2026 Rollout

The Tour has teamed up with Amazon’s satellite internet service and made it the official connectivity partner. From 2026, selected tournament venues will use Leo antennas. There will be no cables or ground setup, as satellites in low Earth orbit will send the internet connection directly.

This deal distinguishes the DP World Tour as a technological leader in professional sports. In fact, no other professional sports organization has used Amazon Leo at a live event before.

The deal includes three types of antennas: Leo Nano, Leo Pro, and Leo Ultra. The Ultra is the most advanced, offering download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps.

Why the DP World Tour Is the First Professional Sport to Use Amazon Leo

There are 42 tournaments each year, and maintaining a strong internet connection across all those locations is not easy. This is where Amazon Leo can help.

The Tour has been open about wanting fully connected and smarter golf courses at every event. This move marks a key step in the Tour’s push to modernize its tournament infrastructure.

Michael Cole, chief technology officer at the DP World Tour, explained what it means for the organization.

“With Amazon Leo satellite technology coming to the Tour, a first in world sport, we are one step closer to realizing our ambition of creating truly connected and intelligent courses, wherever we are in the world,” Cole said.

The Tour operates in 25 countries across five continents, often at venues with weak or no local internet. Its global schedule and constant travel make it well suited to a satellite-based solution.

The antennas can be deployed and removed quickly, which is critical for an operation that shifts countries almost every week.