The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland, with more than 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories competing across 10 sports over 11 days.

Indian fans can follow every medal event live on television and digital platforms, with athletics, boxing, weightlifting and swimming expected to draw the biggest audiences.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Commonwealth Games 2026 live telecast, live streaming, timings and time difference between India and Glasgow.

Where to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 live in India?

TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network and Doordarshan Sports

Live Streaming: Sony LIV

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the exclusive broadcast and digital rights for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in India, with live coverage available across Sony Sports channels and the Sony LIV app and website.

You can also catch the Commonwealth Games on Doordarshan Sports in India. It will be broadcasted on DD Free Dish.

Commonwealth Games 2026 dates

Opening Ceremony: July 23, 2026

Competition: July 24 – August 2, 2026

Closing Ceremony: August 2, 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026 time difference: Glasgow to India

The Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, which follows British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during July and August.

India follows Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).

Time difference: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow (BST).

Glasgow to India time conversion

Glasgow (BST) India (IST)

9:00 AM 1:30 PM

10:00 AM 2:30 PM

12:00 PM 4:30 PM

2:00 PM 6:30 PM

4:00 PM 8:30 PM

6:00 PM 10:30 PM

8:00 PM 12:30 AM (next day)

9:00 PM 1:30 AM (next day)

This means most afternoon sessions in Glasgow will be broadcast during the evening in India, while late-night finals may extend past midnight IST.

What time will Indian events start?

The official competition schedule varies by sport, but Indian viewers can generally expect:

Morning sessions (Glasgow): 1:30 PM–5:30 PM IST

Afternoon sessions: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM IST

Evening medal sessions: 9:30 PM onwards IST, with some events running past midnight.

Which Indian athletes will be in action?

India has sent a 125-member contingent to Glasgow, with medal hopes across athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, judo, cycling, gymnastics, lawn bowls and para sports.

Some of the biggest names include: Neeraj Chopra (javelin), Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting), Lovlina Borgohain (boxing), Gurindervir Singh (100m), Animesh Kujur (100m & 200m), Murali Sreeshankar (long jump), Tejaswin Shankar (decathlon), Srihari Nataraj (swimming)