Sony Pictures Networks India acquires rights for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured the exclusive media rights for the 23rd Commonwealth Games.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony LIV across the Indian subcontinent.

India heads into the Games on historic momentum. At the previous edition in Birmingham in 2022, India delivered great performance, securing 61 medals, including 22 gold, to finish fourth in the overall standings. The performance marked a significant milestone in the nation's rise as a Commonwealth sporting powerhouse. With a new generation of champions emerging alongside seasoned stalwarts, expectations are higher than ever for another record-breaking campaign this year.

The Commonwealth Games mark a fresh chapter with a compact, athlete-focused format, uniting competitors from across the Commonwealth in ten sports alongside a record integrated Para sport programme featuring 47 medal events across six sports. The sports programme includes Athletics, Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls, and 3x3 Basketball.

Through expert analysis, multi-lingual coverage, and comprehensive programming, Sony Pictures Networks India will bring every defining moment of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to sporting fans. From the grand spectacle of the opening ceremony to the emotion of every medal winning performance, Sony Pictures Networks India will deliver a world-class viewing experience befitting one of the world's premier multi-sport events.

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."