Commonwealth Sport Canada on Monday announced CBC/Radio-Canada will be the broadcast and streaming home in Canada for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland.
CBC/Radio-Canada will provide coverage of the 12-day multi-sport event on CBC TV, CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV, including live daily broadcast and streaming coverage starting with the opening ceremony on July 23, and up-to-the-minute news across CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports digital and social media platforms, according to a CBC press release.
“CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to following the journeys of Canada’s high performance athletes year round and with more than 148 athletes representing our country in nine sports, the Commonwealth Games is a great example of that,” Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, said in the public broadcaster’s press release. “Building on the momentum at Paris 2024 and looking ahead to LA 2028, we’re excited to provide this extensive coverage across all of our platforms to audiences from coast to coast to coast.”
Earlier this month, CBC/Radio-Canada announced it is ramping up its sports coverage of Canada’s high-performance athletes, professional women’s sport, and major sporting events in Canada and around the world.
“For many Canadian athletes, the Commonwealth Games represent their first time on the international stage and the next important step on their journey to the Olympic or Paralympic Games,” Sophie Morasse, general manager of entertainment, sports and TOU.TV at Radio-Canada, said in a statement Monday. “Offering live coverage of these Games on our platforms, including ICI TOU.TV is part of our commitment to providing more ways to follow these athletes and cheer them on as they continue to reach new heights.”
For the Commonwealth Games this summer, Canada is sending a team of more than 148 athletes, with the largest number of para-athletes competing ever at 34. The athletes will be supported by 81 officials, including 20 mission staff.
“We are thrilled that Canadians will have extensive opportunities to follow and celebrate Team Canada throughout the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, thanks to the outstanding partnership and coverage provided by CBC/Radio-Canada,” Kelly Laframboise, director of Team Canada 2026, said in CBC’s press release. “Canada’s national public broadcaster plays a vital role in connecting Canadians with the athletes and stories that inspire our nation. From established champions to rising stars, Team Canada is ready to make Canadians proud, and we know fans from coast to coast will be cheering them on every step of the way.”
Canada’s performance projection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a top three ranking, in total medals, among the 74 nations and territories competing, according to CBC’s press release.
Glasgow is only the third city in history to host the Commonwealth Games twice. For 2026, Glasgow will leverage its venues, infrastructure and experience from hosting in 2014, to deliver a leaner and more sustainable model for major sports events, CBC’s press release said.
Photo of Team Canada parading in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, held in Glasgow, courtesy of CBC
