Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the exclusive media rights for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which have been scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. The event has been set to air live on Sony Sports Network channels and stream on Sony LIV across the Indian subcontinent.
The broadcaster has secured the rights for the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games, which have featured a compact competition format with ten sports and an integrated Para sport programme comprising 47 medal events across six sports. The sports programme has included Athletics, Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls and 3×3 Basketball.
India has entered the Games after its performance at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where it had won 61 medals, including 22 gold medals, and had finished fourth in the overall medal standings.
Sony Pictures Networks India has stated that it will provide multilingual coverage, expert analysis and live programming throughout the tournament, including the opening ceremony and medal events.
The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games have been scheduled to begin on July 23, 2026, with live coverage starting at 1 PM IST on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head – Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), said, “The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games further strengthens Sony Sports Network’s position as the destination for premium live sport in India. The Commonwealth Games occupies a unique place in India’s sporting landscape, with every edition inspiring an extraordinary performance. As India looks to build on its success at Birmingham 2022, Glasgow 2026 promises compelling competition and unforgettable sporting moments. We are committed to delivering a world-class broadcast through comprehensive, multilingual coverage and expert storytelling, ensuring fans don’t miss a single moment of India’s medal pursuit. With the nation’s sporting ambitions continuing to grow and momentum building around the prospect of hosting a future Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026 represents another significant milestone in India’s sporting journey.”
Katie Sadleir, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Sport, said, “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India as we look ahead to Glasgow 2026. Sony’s coverage will help millions of fans across India follow the athletes, stories and moments that make the Commonwealth Games so special. As Glasgow 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Commonwealth Sport, excitement is already building towards the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030. We’re proud to be working with Sony to bring the Commonwealth Games closer to audiences in one of our most important sporting nations.”
