Indian viewers will have the opportunity to catch all major events live on television and various digital platforms, with athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, and other key events expected to draw notable attention.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Commonwealth Games 2026 live in India, including TV channels, live streaming information, timings, and the time difference between Glasgow and India.
| Platform | Details |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network, Doordarshan Sports (DD Sports) |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive rights for television and digital broadcasts of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Fans can enjoy the live action on Sony Sports Network channels, while the Sony LIV app and website will provide live streaming.
The Games will also be shown on Doordarshan Sports and will be available on DD Free Dish.
| Event | Date |
| Opening Ceremony | July 23, 2026 |
| Competition | July 24 – August 2, 2026 |
| Closing Ceremony | August 2, 2026 |
Time Difference: Glasgow to India
Glasgow observes British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during the Games, while India follows Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow.
Time Conversion: Glasgow (BST) to India (IST)
| 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) |
Consequently, most afternoon sessions in Glasgow will air during the evening in India, and several medal events and finals are anticipated to extend past midnight IST.
When do Indian events start?
While timings may differ based on the sport and competition schedule, Indian viewers can typically 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 IST onward, with some events running past midnight.
Which Indian athletes will participate?
India has dispatched a robust contingent of 125 athletes to Glasgow, with many of the nation’s prominent sporting stars poised to vie for medals. Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will be leading the athletics team in the javelin throw, while Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will return in weightlifting. The boxing team will be represented by Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and sprinting will include Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur in the 100m and 200m events. India’s athletics prospects are further enhanced by long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, while Srihari Nataraj will spearhead India’s efforts in swimming.
