Need to knowThe 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature some star-studded names and here's how you can watch all the action07:00, 24 Jul 2026The Commonwealth Games has come to Glasgow for 2026(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games:Commonwealth Games dates and location: The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, which stepped in after the withdrawal of Victoria, Australia. The sporting festival will run for 11 days, with the Opening Ceremony held on Thursday, and festivities coming to an end on August 2, 2026.Big-name athletes featuring: There will be strong field of global sporting icons, including British Olympic hero Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Australian swimming sensation Mollie O'Callaghan dominating the pool. Track and field enthusiasts will also be treated to the historic 'Commonwealth Mile,' where new world record holder Josh Kerr will battle fellow Scottish runners Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley.New TV channel: In a major broadcasting shake-up, TNT Sports has acquired the exclusive live television rights in the UK, ending a historic 72-year streak of live coverage by the BBC. The daily live television coverage on TNT Sports will begin at 8:30am each morning.How to stream the 2026 Commonwealth Games: Viewers wanting to catch the action online or on their mobile devices can stream every single event live through the HBO Max app and website. The streaming platform will feature a unique 'Commonwealth Games 360' channel to seamlessly guide fans through live events and a subscription starting at £4.99 per month is required to access the full live HBO Max broadcast.Free highlights and radio coverage: For those not subscribed to TNT Sports, Channel 5 has partnered with the broadcaster to show extensive free highlights shows every evening from 10:30pm on terrestrial television. Meanwhile, radio listeners can follow the live action on talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 via DAB and 1089/1053 AM or online, while BBC Radio 5 Live will offer a daily roundup show broadcasting every night at 7pm.How to watch overseas: International sports fans will have a variety of viewing options to ensure they do not miss any of the live action from Glasgow. Australian audiences can watch the events live through the Seven Network and the 7Plus platform, while viewers in New Zealand can follow the action on Sky New Zealand and TV3, while a broadcasting partnership with RushSports will provide comprehensive live access for viewers watching across the Caribbean.READ MORE AHEAD OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Madeleine McCann’s brother Sean, 21, competing for Scotland in Commonwealth Games