Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch?
Top athletes from around the world will participate in the Commonwealth Games 2026.
The wait is finally over as the Commonwealth Games return with the 2026 edition in Glasgow, Scotland. The opening ceremony on July 23 will officially launch 11 days of sporting action, bringing together more than 5,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories in a celebration of sport, culture and unity.
Unlike previous editions, Glasgow 2026 will feature a streamlined programme with 10 sports across four venues, making it the most compact Commonwealth Games in recent history.
Despite the reduced scale, the Games promise to deliver memorable moments, with several Olympic and world champions set to go head-to-head.
India will be represented by a 125-member contingent, including para-athletes, with Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu, Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain among the biggest names aiming for success in Glasgow.
Before the sporting action gets underway, however, all eyes will be on the grand opening ceremony that will officially mark the beginning of the Commonwealth Games 2026.
When will the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony take place?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony is scheduled to begin on July 23 (Thursday) at 11:30 PM IST (7 PM local time).
Where will the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony take place?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony will take place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony will be the first in the history of the Commonwealth Games to be staged entirely within an indoor arena.
Where and how to watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony live in India?
Indian viewers can watch the opening ceremony and the full Games live on Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming available on the Sony LIV app and website, offering multilingual coverage throughout the competition.
Where and how to watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony live in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, Channel 5 will broadcast the opening ceremony live, with coverage beginning at 8 pm on July 23, while TNT Sports holds the primary rights and will stream every event on HBO Max.
Where and how to watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony live in Canada?
In Canada, CBC will broadcast the opening ceremony live at 2:30 pm ET with streaming on CBC Gem.
Where and how to watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony live in Australia?
Australian viewers can catch all the Glasgow Opening Ceremony action free on 7Plus.
When will the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony take place?
The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin on July 23 (Thursday) at 11:30 PM IST (7 PM local time).
Where will the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony take place?
The opening ceremony will take place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.