TNT Sports replaces BBC as Commonwealths live broadcaster

TNT Sports has been confirmed as live UK broadcast partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage for 18 games in a row.

TNT Sports is part of Warner Bros Discovery and is best known for screening Uefa Champions League matches as well as selected English Premier League fixtures.

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August and feature 10 sports and six para sports.

TNT Sports said it would provide more than 600 hours of live coverage in a "re-imagining" of the games.

The broadcaster said every sport and event would be streamed on HBO Max, which is due to launch in the UK and Ireland in March.

Scott Young, executive vice president at Warner Bros Discovery Sports Europe, said its coverage would be "comprehensive, immersive and accessible".

He added: "We are confident our approach will celebrate the history of the Commonwealth Games while telling new stories of its competitors with unmatched energy and excitement."

Glasgow was confirmed as host in September last year after a deal was backed by the Scottish government.

A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to the city 12 years after it last hosted the Games in 2014.

The Australian state of Victoria was originally chosen to stage the multi-sport event but withdrew as host due to rising costs.

Australian authorities promised "a multi-million pound investment" to help finalise the deal.