Watch Commonwealth Games athletics 2026 live streams while Josh Kerr, Shericka Jackson and Andre De Grasse headline a line-up of athletics stars going for gold in Glasgow.
The six-day athletics and para-athletics program begins on Monday, July 27, with fast times expected on the newly laid track at Scotstoun Stadium. Home hope Kerr is fresh from breaking the world record in London earlier this month, while Jamaican sprinter Jackson and Canadian legend De Grasse are among a host of big names arriving from around the world.
Read on to find out how to watch Commonwealth Games athletics 2026 online anywhere – starting with these FREE options.
Today at the Games (Monday 27 July: Day 1)
(All times BST)
Morning session (10.00-13.30)
Men’s 400m hurdles round 1
Men’s long jump, qualification round – group A
Men’s 100 m round 1
Men’s long jump, qualification round – group B
Men’s 110m hurdles round 1
Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification Round
Women’s 100m round 1
Women’s T38 100m round 1
Evening session (18.30-22.00)
Women’s shot put F57 final
Men’s high jump, final
Women’s 800m round 1
Women’s T38 100m final
Men’s Hammer Throw Final
Women’s 10,000 m final
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
Men’s 1500m T20 final
Men’s T38 100m final
Men’s 110 m hurdles, final
Can I watch athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games for free?
Yes! Athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games 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 matches? You can use NordVPN (try 100% risk-free) to watch all athletics and para-athletics for free, as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
With the six-day athletics and para-athletics program taking place from July 27 to August 1, the 2026 Commonwealth Games coincides 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 athletics and para-athletics.
How to watch athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the United States
You can watch athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on be IN SPORTS in the United States.
Fans in the US can watch every second of the Games beIN SPORTS CONNECT. This will also give you access to the main beIN Sports channel which will have all the main athletics and para athletics 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 athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Canada
CBC has the rights to broadcast the Commonwealth Games 2026 for FREE.
You can watch some athletics and para-athletics events on TV via the free CBC Sports or, for much more extensive 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 athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Great Britain and Ireland
You can watch athletics at the Commonwealth Games in Great Britain and Ireland on TNT Sports.
TNT Sports is the live broadcast partner for the Games in Great Britain and Ireland and will show all athletics and para-athletics events 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 athletics highlights, these will be free to air Channel 5 every day.
Make sure to use NordVPN if you are abroad and don’t want to miss any of the athletics.
How to watch athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia
Fans in Australia can watch live coverage of Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics for free on Channel 7 and its streaming website 7 Plusincluding all athletics and para-athletics.
If you’re currently outside of Australia but want to watch free live streams, you’ll have to get a VPN according to the instructions above.
Commonwealth Games Athletics 2026: Preview
Two-time Olympic medalist and 2023 world champion Kerr is undoubtedly the star attraction when it comes to athletics and para-athletics at Glasgow 2026, especially after breaking the world record in the men’s mile in a time of 3min 42.66sec. The Scot is going for gold in the return of the historic Commonwealth Mile, so expect an electric atmosphere if he reaches the final on Saturday night, with fellow home hopefuls Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley also aiming for medals.
The host nation boasts a similarly strong line-up of female track stars, with Jemma Reekie (800m and Mile) and Laura Muir (5,000m) among their 39-strong party, as well as Paralympic gold medalists Ben Sandilands and Owen Miller (both T20 1,500m).
Several big names are set to light up the track, including England’s Zharnel Hughes in the 200m and 4x100m relay, and Georgia’s Hunter Bell (800m), with Jackson and De Grasse representing Jamaica and Canada respectively in the 4x100m relay, and 21-year-old brother Kanyinsola 0 with this 0-year-old Kanyinsola record. a time of 9.84.
The choice of field events is undoubtedly a highly anticipated javelin showdown between India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the two most recent Olympic champions. Reigning Olympic, world and Commonwealth high jump champion Hamish Kerr will represent New Zealand as he aims to add another medal to his collection, while Australian wheelchair racing legend Angie Ballard will compete at a record fifth Commonwealth Games.
When do the Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics events start?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics and para-athletics events take place between Monday 27 July and Saturday 1 August.
The first session begins at 10am BST / 5am ET / 2am PT / 7pm AEST Monday 27 July.
Commonwealth Games Athletics 2026: Schedule
Below is the daily schedule of athletics and para-athletics events taking place at the Commonwealth Games 2026. All times BST.
Monday 27 July: Day 1
Morning session (10.00-13.30)
Men’s 400m hurdles round 1
Men’s long jump, qualification round – group A
Men’s 100 m round 1
Men’s long jump, qualification round – group B
Men’s 110m hurdles round 1
Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification Round
Women’s 100m round 1
Women’s T38 100m round 1
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Evening session (18.30-22.00)
Women’s shot put F57 final
Men’s high jump, final
Women’s 800m round 1
Women’s T38 100m final
Men’s Hammer Throw Final
The women’s 10,000 m final
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
The men’s 1500m T20 final
Men’s T38 100m final
Men’s 110 m hurdles, final
Tuesday 28 July: Day 2
Morning session (10.00-12.30)
Women’s heptathlon 100m hurdles
Women’s 400m round 1
Women’s heptathlon High jump
Men’s 800m round 1
Men’s 400 m round 1
Evening session (18.30-22.00)
Women’s heptathlon shot put
Women’s high jump final
Men’s 100m semi-finals
Women’s 100m semi-finals
Women’s hammer throw final
Women’s heptathlon 200m
Men’s T20 long jump final
Men’s 10,000 m final
Men’s 100 m final
The women’s 100 m final
Wednesday 29 July: Day 3
Morning session (10am-1pm)
Women’s heptathlon long jump
Women’s 200m round 1
Men’s Shot Put, Qualification Round – Group A and B
Men’s One Mile Round 1
Men’s 200 m round 1
Women’s Heptathlon Javelin
Men’s 100m T12 Round 1
Women’s 400m hurdles, round 1
Evening session (18.30-22.00)
Women’s discus throw F42-44/61-64 Final
Women’s 1500m T54 final
Men’s long jump, final
Men’s 400m hurdles semi-finals
Women’s 800m semi-finals
Women’s shot put, final
Men’s 100m T47 final
Men’s discus throw F42-44/61-64 Final
Women’s heptathlon 800 m final
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
Thursday 30 July: Day 4
Morning session (10.00-13.30)
Men’s decathlon 100 m
Men’s decathlon long jump
Men’s javelin, qualifying round
Women’s 100m hurdles, round 1
Women’s One Mile Round 1
Men’s triple jump, qualification round – group A and B
Men’s decathlon, shot put
Women’s 400m semi-finals
Men’s 400m semi-finals
Evening session (18.30-22.00)
Men’s shot put final
Men’s 200m semi-finals
Men’s decathlon, high jump
Women’s triple jump final
Women’s 100m T47 final
Men’s 100m T12 final
Women’s 200m semi-finals
Women’s discus throw final
Men’s 800m semi-finals
Men’s decathlon 400 m
The women’s 5000m final
Women’s 100 m hurdles final
Friday, July 31: Day 5
Morning session (10.00-13.45)
Men’s decathlon 110 hurdles
Women’s Long Jump, Qualification Round – Group A
Men’s decathlon with discus throw
Mixed 4x400m relay heats
Women’s Long Jump, Qualification Round – Group B
Women’s 200m T38 round 1
Women’s 400m T54 round 1
Men’s decathlon pole vault
Evening session (18.30-22.15)
Men’s decathlon javelin throw
Men’s 10,000m Race Walk Final
Women’s pole vault final
Women’s long jump T38 final
Men’s javelin, final
The women’s 800 m final
Men’s decathlon 1500 m
Women’s 400m hurdles final
Men’s 400m hurdles final
Men’s 200 m final
Women’s 200 m final
Saturday 1 August: Day 6
Morning session (10.00-13.45)
Men’s shot put F57 final
Men’s triple jump, final
Men’s 1500m T54 final
Women’s 10,000m Race Walk Final
Men’s discus throw final
Men’s 400 m final
The women’s 400 m final
Women’s 4x100m relay round 1
Men’s 4×100 m relay round 1
Women’s 200m T38 final
Evening session (18.30-22.30)
Men’s pole vault, final
Women’s long jump, final
Women’s 400m T54 final
Women’s javelin, final
Men’s 5000m final
Men’s 4x100m relay final
Women’s 4x100m relay final
Men’s 800 m final
Men’s One Mile Final
Mixed 4x400m relay final
Women’s One Mile Final
Can I watch Commonwealth Games athletics 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 athletics 2026 events on the official social media channels such as on X (@Glasgow_2026), Instagram (@glasgow_2026) and YouTube (@CommonwealthGames).
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