Mumbai, 16th July, 2026: Reaffirming its commitment to bringing world-class sporting events to audiences across the region, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured the exclusive media rights for the 23rd Commonwealth Games, marking the return of the prestigious quadrennial event to its network. The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony LIV across the Indian subcontinent.
India heads into the Games on historic momentum. At the previous edition in Birmingham in 2022, India delivered great performance, securing 61 medals, including 22 gold, to finish fourth in the overall standings. The performance marked a significant milestone in the nation’s rise as a Commonwealth sporting powerhouse. With a new generation of champions emerging alongside seasoned stalwarts, expectations are higher than ever for another record-breaking campaign this year.
The Commonwealth Games mark a fresh chapter with a compact, athlete-focused format, uniting competitors from across the Commonwealth in ten sports alongside a record integrated Para sport programme featuring 47 medal events across six sports. The sports programme includes Athletics, Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls, and 3×3 Basketball.
Through expert analysis, multi-lingual coverage, and comprehensive programming, Sony Pictures Networks India will bring every defining moment of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to sporting fans. From the grand spectacle of the opening ceremony to the emotion of every medal winning performance, Sony Pictures Networks India will deliver a world-class viewing experience befitting one of the world’s premier multi-sport events.
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Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head – Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI):
“The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games further strengthens Sony Sports Network’s position as the destination for premium live sport in India. The Commonwealth Games occupies a unique place in India’s sporting landscape, with every edition inspiring an extraordinary performance. As India looks to build on its success at Birmingham 2022, Glasgow 2026 promises compelling competition and unforgettable sporting moments. We are committed to delivering a world-class broadcast through comprehensive, multilingual coverage and expert storytelling, ensuring fans don’t miss a single moment of India’s medal pursuit. With the nation’s sporting ambitions continuing to grow and momentum building around the prospect of hosting a future Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026 represents another significant milestone in India’s sporting journey.”
Katie Sadleir, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Sport:
“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India as we look ahead to Glasgow 2026. Sony’s coverage will help millions of fans across India follow the athletes, stories and moments that make the Commonwealth Games so special. As Glasgow 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Commonwealth Sport, excitement is already building towards the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030. We’re proud to be working with Sony to bring the Commonwealth Games closer to audiences in one of our most important sporting nations.”
Watch the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games starting from July 23, 2026, at 1 PM IST live and exclusive on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
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About Sony Sports Network:
Sony Sports Network is the premium destination for sports fans in India and comprises sports channels: SONY SPORTS TEN 1, SONY SPORTS TEN 1 HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 2, SONY SPORTS TEN 2 HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 3 HINDI, SONY SPORTS TEN 3 HINDI HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 TAMIL, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 TELUGU, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 KANNADA, SONY SPORTS TEN 5 and SONY SPORTS TEN 5 HD. Sony Sports Network has an enviable line-up of marquee sporting action across genres in its portfolio including international cricket boards :Asian Cricket Council (ACC), England and Wales Cricket Board, New Zealand Cricket Board and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. Also a premiere destination for football, Sony Sports Network is home to the best of world class football with the UEFA EURO 2028 along with UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, FA Cup, Durand Cup and more. The sports broadcaster also brings other sports like 2026 Asian Games, 2026 Commonwealth Games, Australian Open, Roland Garros, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), WWE, LivGolf, Extreme H, Formula E, DP World Tour as well as domestic leagues like Hockey India League, Maharaja T20 League and more to Indian audiences through the year to deliver a distinct experience and engage viewers in a multi-sport milieu. Sony Sports Network provides English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada commentary for various sporting events and scales up with more regional language commentary for marquee sports events.
About Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (formerly known as Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited):
Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNI) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan. A leading media and entertainment conglomerate, SPNI comprises 29 Premium Channels in both SD and HD formats, including leading Hindi General Entertainment Television Channels – Sony Entertainment Television; Sony SAB and Sony PAL; Marathi General Entertainment Channel – Sony Marathi; Bangla General Entertainment Channel – Sony AATH; Hindi Movie Channels – Sony MAX, Sony MAX 1, Sony MAX 2 and Sony WAH; renowned destination for sports fans – Sony Sports Network comprising Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 5; Kids Entertainment Channel – Sony YAY!; English Movie Channel – Sony PIX; Factual Entertainment Channel – Sony BBC Earth; Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel in the US and Canada – Sony KAL; Digital entertainment OTT platform – Sony LIV and the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media – Studio NEXT. This Network reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in over 150 countries.
Recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry, SPNI is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, Exemplars of Inclusion in AVTAR & Seramount’s Most Inclusive Companies Index 2024 and listed as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for eight consecutive years by AVTAR & Seramount. In recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices SPNI won the ET Future Skills 2024 for Best Learning Program Supporting Change Transformation Business Strategy, and the TISS LeapVault CLO Awards 2024 for Best Employee Engagement Program and Best Games Based Learning Program.
SPNI is in its 31st year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
