Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony: What time is it and how can I watch?

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh Kerr will realise a dream by representing Scotland at Commonwealth Games in GlasgowThe Commonwealth Games 2026 will kick off with its opening ceremony at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 23 July at 8pm. UK viewers can tune in live on TNT Sports 2, or watch free-to-air on Channel 5. Gaelic coverage will also be provided by BBC Alba from 8pm. Performers at the opening ceremony include KT Tunstall, Nathan Evans, Calum Beattie and Nina Nesbitt. TNT Sports holds the full live rights for the Games, but the opening ceremony and nightly highlights will be able to be viewed on Channel 5.Some 74 countries will take part in the Games, with about 3,000 athletes competing for 215 gold medals.In fullCommonwealth Games 2026 schedule, start times and how to watchMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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