The 2026 Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, running from July 23 to August 2, with over 3,000 athletes competing across 10 sports.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and follow the action in the UK.
📺 How to Watch in the UK
For the first time, the Games are not on the BBC.
●📡 TNT Sports — main TV broadcaster
●📱 HBO Max — live streaming of every event
●📺 Channel 5 — free daily highlights + opening ceremony
TNT Sports is showing extensive live coverage throughout the day, with multiple channels focusing on different sports.
🗓️ Full Schedule Overview
The Games run for 11 days, featuring:
●🎉 Opening Ceremony — July 23
●🥇 Medal events daily across all sports
●🎉 Closing Ceremony — August 2
Key competitions include finals in athletics, swimming, and gymnastics toward the second half of the Games.
⚽ Key Events to Watch
The 2026 edition includes 10 sports, with major highlights:
●🏃 Athletics
●🏊 Swimming
●🤸 Gymnastics
●🥊 Boxing
●🏀 3x3 Basketball
●🏐 Netball
●🚴 Cycling
●🏋️ Weightlifting
Many events also feature Para sport competitions, adding to the Games’ inclusivity.
🔥 What Makes 2026 Unique
This year’s Games are more compact but packed with action, meaning:
●⚡ Faster schedule
●🔥 More back-to-back finals
●🎯 Higher intensity competition
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