The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow began with an opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro on Thursday, July 23, and run until Sunday, August 2. Sporting events take place across four venues, including Scotstoun Stadium for athletics and the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
TV and streaming details
TNT Sports now holds exclusive live television rights, ending the BBC's 72-year run of live coverage. Daily coverage starts at 8:30am on channels including TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, and TNT Sports 4.
Free nightly highlights are available on Channel 5 at 10:30pm, also streamable on My5 and Channel 5's YouTube channel. For live streaming, HBO Max is the official platform, with subscriptions from £4.99 per month.
Schedule and sports
The Games feature 10 core sports, including track and field, gymnastics, track cycling, and swimming. Morning sessions run 8:30am–2:15pm, with evening medal events from 3pm–10:15pm.
Regional and radio coverage
Viewers in Scotland can watch live on BBC ALBA in Gaelic, while S4C offers Welsh-language coverage for Wales. Radio commentary is available on talkSPORT and talkSPORT2, with BBC Radio 5 Live providing a daily round-up at 7pm on BBC Sounds.
