CWG 2026 Glasgow: Dates, venues, India squad, TV and live streaming
Synopsis
Glasgow hosts the most compact Commonwealth Games in years — just 10 sports, four venues, an eight-mile corridor — but India's star power is undimmed. With Neeraj Chopra defending his javelin crown and a 125-strong contingent chasing a repeat of Birmingham's 61-medal haul, CWG 2026 is India's first major multi-sport test before the 2028 LA Olympics.
Key Takeaways
CWG 2026 runs from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow , Scotland.
India has sent a 125-member contingent , led by Neeraj Chopra , Mirabai Chanu , and Lovlina Borgohain .
The Games feature 10 sports and 6 para disciplines — nine fewer sports than Birmingham 2022.
All events are spread across 4 venues within an eight-mile corridor in Glasgow.
India won 61 medals at Birmingham 2022 ; lawn bowls opens India's campaign on 23 July .
Live coverage in India on Sony Sports Network , DD National , and streaming on SonyLIV .
The 23rd Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow on 23 July 2026 and runs through 2 August, bringing together Olympians, world champions, and para-athletes across 10 sports and 6 para disciplines. Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain headline a 125-member Indian contingent that arrives with memories of a 61-medal haul at Birmingham 2022.
A Scaled-Down but Focused Games
Glasgow 2026 features 10 sports — nine fewer than Birmingham 2022 — with all competitions concentrated within an eight-mile corridor across four primary venues. The condensed format is a deliberate logistical choice, keeping the Games tight and cost-efficient. Athletics, swimming, boxing, judo, weightlifting, netball, artistic gymnastics, 3x3 basketball, track cycling, and bowls make up the full programme, each paired with a corresponding para discipline where applicable.
CWG 2026 Venues
Scotstoun Stadium hosts athletics and para-athletics. SEC Centre covers boxing, bowls, para bowls, judo, 3x3 basketball, and wheelchair 3x3 basketball. SEC Armadillo is the venue for weightlifting and para powerlifting. OVO Hydro stages netball. Tollcross International Swimming Centre handles swimming and para swimming. The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena hosts track cycling, para track cycling, and artistic gymnastics.
India's Key Contenders
The athletics squad is expected to be India's strongest medal source. Neeraj Chopra, the 2018 Commonwealth Games javelin champion and Olympic gold medallist, leads the charge. He is joined by national record holders and international medallists including Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, and Murali Sreeshankar. India's campaign officially opens on 23 July with lawn bowls — a discipline that delivered one gold and one silver at Birmingham 2022.
Medal Table Contenders
At Birmingham 2022, Australia topped the standings with 179 medals including 67 golds, narrowly ahead of England on 176. Scotland, competing on home soil this time, won 51 medals with 13 golds at the last edition and will be boosted by home-crowd advantage. Canada, India, and New Zealand are all expected to contend for top-table honours.
How to Watch CWG 2026 in India
The live broadcast of Commonwealth Games 2026 in India will be available on Sony Sports Network and Doordarshan (DD National). For live streaming, fans can tune in via the SonyLIV app and website. Coverage is expected to span all major sessions, including Indian athlete events in athletics, weightlifting, and boxing.
Point of View
However, the timing is strategic: a competitive multi-sport outing in July 2026 offers the athletics and weightlifting squads a live-pressure rehearsal ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Whether Neeraj Chopra's participation signals peak form or careful management ahead of the Olympic cycle will be the subplot worth watching. India's 61-medal tally in Birmingham set a high bar; matching it on a smaller programme will require medal conversion in every discipline the country enters.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are the Commonwealth Games 2026?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026. All events take place across four venues within an eight-mile corridor in the city.
How many sports are in CWG 2026?
Glasgow 2026 features 10 sports and 6 para disciplines — nine fewer sports than the Birmingham 2022 edition. The programme includes athletics, swimming, boxing, judo, weightlifting, netball, artistic gymnastics, 3x3 basketball, track cycling, and bowls.
Who are India's top athletes at CWG 2026?
India's 125-member contingent is headlined by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra (the 2018 CWG champion), weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, and boxer Lovlina Borgohain. The athletics squad also includes Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, and Murali Sreeshankar.
Where can I watch CWG 2026 live in India?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be broadcast live in India on Sony Sports Network and Doordarshan (DD National). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app and website.
What was India's medal tally at the last Commonwealth Games?
India won 61 medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. At Glasgow 2026, India opens its campaign on 23 July with lawn bowls, a discipline that yielded one gold and one silver at the previous edition.
