When is Commonwealth Games opening ceremony? How to watch and who’s performing

When is Commonwealth Games opening ceremony? How to watch and who’s performing

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to kick off in Glasgow on Thursday, with the city hosting the event for the second time in 12 years.

The opening ceremony at the Hydro will take place at 8pm BST, with viewers in the UK able to watch it on TNT Sports 2, starting at 6:30pm BST, and also stream it on HBO Max.

A number of artists will provide the musical entertainment, headlined by Tom Walker, who is best known for his track "Leave a Light On". Other performers include KT Tunstall, Callum Beattie, Nina Nesbitt, and Valtos, as well as Scottish collaboration Nathan Evans and Saint PHNX.

The ceremony will also feature a poignant moment, as six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy takes part, nearly two years after his stage-four cancer diagnosis.

The Games will feature over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories competing for 215 gold medals, with medal events running from Friday 24 July to Sunday 2 August.

Scotland is raring to boogie once more as the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow, with each nation and territory sporting an individual baton customised to represent their culture.

The showpiece event at the Hydro is expected to set the tone for the 10 days of action that will follow, with Glasgow hosting the Games for the second time in 12 years.

The Commonwealth Games are a major event in the sporting calendar, with athletes competing in a range of sports, including track and field, swimming, and basketball.

The event is expected to attract a large crowd, with the opening ceremony being a highly anticipated event.

The Commonwealth Games are a significant event for Scotland, with the country hosting the event for the second time in 12 years.

The event is a celebration of sport and culture, with athletes from around the world coming together to compete and showcase their skills.

The opening ceremony will be a spectacular event, with a range of performances and entertainment on show.

Viewers around the world will be able to watch the ceremony live, with TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max providing coverage.

The Commonwealth Games are a major event in the sporting calendar, with the opening ceremony being a highly anticipated event.

The event will be a celebration of sport and culture, with athletes from around the world coming together to compete and showcase their skills.

The Commonwealth Games will conclude on Sunday 2 August, with the closing ceremony taking place after the final medal events.


Source: Yahoo Sports