Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams as Josh Kerr, Emma Finucane and Adam Peaty star in a star-studded cast set to shine over 11 days in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports (16 disciplines, including para sports), with the opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro indoor arena kicking off the festivities.
Read on to find out how to watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 online anywhere – starting with these FREE options.
Can I watch Commonwealth Games 2026 for free?
Yes! The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be streamed live and free of charge in many countries around the world, with the best English-language coverage available in Australia and Canada.
Abroad during the games? You can use NordVPN (try 100% risk-free) to watch all the action for free, as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch any Commonwealth Games 2026 stream
The 2026 Commonwealth Games, which take place from July 23 to August 2, coincide with the peak summer holiday season. Unfortunately, you may find that your usual streaming options are geoblocked while you are away.
It is here a VPN is convenient – not only does it allow you to access your home streaming services anywhere, but it also protects you from potential online threats. We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and will unblock any free streaming service so you can watch the action.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to see your usual Australian service, select an Australian-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your usual local streaming service and watch the games.
How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams in USA
Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams are on be IN SPORTS in the United States.
Fans in the US can watch every second beIN SPORTS CONNECT. This will also give you access to the main beIN Sports channel which will have key action live.
beIN SPORTS subscriptions are available starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year.
Outside the US during the Commonwealth Games? Use NordVPN to access your beIN SPORTS streams.
How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams in Canada
CBC has the rights to broadcast the Commonwealth Games 2026 for FREE.
You can watch some events on TV via the free CBC Sports or, for much more comprehensive live and on-demand coverage, go to its CBC Save streaming platform.
If you’re not in Canada to play, you just have to use a VPN to tune in from abroad.
How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams in UK and Ireland
Coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Great Britain and Ireland will be provided by TNT Sports.
TNT Sports is the live broadcast partner for the games in the UK and Ireland and will show every event on its streaming partner HBO Max.
Plans start at £25.99 per month, with rolling subscriptions available for £30.99.
If you just want to watch highlights, these will be free to stream Channel 5 every day.
Make sure to use NordVPN if you are out of Blighty or Ireland during the matches.
How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live streams in Australia
Fans in Australia can watch live coverage of the Commonwealth Games 2026 for free on Channel 7 and its streaming website 7 Plus.
If you’re currently outside of Australia but want to watch free Commonwealth Games live streams, you’ll have to get a VPN according to the instructions above.
Commonwealth Games 2026 preview
Kerr arrives in Glasgow fresh from breaking the world record in the men’s mile in London last Saturday, in a time of 3 minutes 42.66 seconds. The Scot is going for gold in the return of the historic Commonwealth Mile as he aims to add another medal to his World Cup gold in 2023 and Olympic silver two years ago.
The athletics also includes England’s Zharnel Hughes in the 200m, global superstars Shericka Jackson and Andre De Grasse representing Jamaica and Canada respectively in the 4x100m relays, and a much-anticipated javelin showdown between India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the two most recent Olympic champions.
Welsh rocket Emma Finucane is one to watch in track cycling, with the 23-year-old aiming to add Commonwealth glory in the women’s sprint to her Olympic, world and European golds. There will also be plenty of attention on Matthew Richardson, who won gold in the sprint and team sprint for Australia in Birmingham four years ago but has since switched allegiance to England, the country of his birth.
In the pool, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Adam Peaty goes in the 50m and 100m breaststroke as he looks to make waves for England. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Chad Le Clos – who beat Michael Phelps to 200m butterfly gold back in London 2012 – needs a medal to become the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history, having stood on the podium 18 times.
When do Commonwealth Games 2026 start?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will take place between Thursday 23 July and Sunday 2 August.
The opening ceremony kicks off the festivities on Thursday, July 23 at 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 5am AEST (Fri).
What sports are included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
- Athletics and Paraathletics
- Swimming and Paraswimming
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Track cycling and Paratrack cycling
- Netball
- Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting
- Boxing
- Judo
- Bowls and Para Bowls
- 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball
Can I watch the Commonwealth Games 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser to live stream the Commonwealth Games, for example TNT Sports in the UK.
You can also keep up to date with all Commonwealth Games 2026 events on the official social media channels such as on X (@Glasgow_2026), Instagram (@glasgow_2026) and YouTube (@CommonwealthGames).
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