🏟️ Commonwealth Games 2026: How to Watch in the UK, TV Channel, Schedule & Events

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.

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.

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.

This year’s Games are more compact but packed with action, meaning:

●⚡ Faster schedule

●🔥 More back-to-back finals

●🎯 Higher intensity competition