Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) today announced that CBC/Radio-Canada will be the broadcast and streaming home in Canada for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. CBC/Radio-Canada will provide comprehensive 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.
"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,” said Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports and Olympics, CBC. “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.”
“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 orParalympic Games,” said Sophie Morasse, General Manager, Entertainment, Sports and TOU.TV, Radio-Canada. “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.”
“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,” says Kelly Laframboise, Director, Team Canada 2026. “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.”
The upcoming 2026 Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 through to August 2, with 74 participating nations and territories taking part. For the Games this summer, Canada will be sending a team of more than 148 athletes competing in nine sports, with the largest number of para-athletes competing ever at 34. The athletes will be supported by 81 officials, including 20 mission staff. As only the third city in history to host the Games twice, for 2026, Glasgow will be delivering a leaner and more sustainable model for major events, leveraging Glasgow’s world-class venues, infrastructure and know-how from hosting in 2014. Canada’s performance projection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a top three ranking in total medals, amongst all nations and territories competing.
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ABOUT TEAM CANADA 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 74 nations and territories in a celebration of sport, culture, and community. Team Canada will once again compete with pride, unity, and determination on the global stage on this important path to Olympic and Paralympic success. Team Canada will feature 148 athletes, including one guide, 81 team officials and 20 mission staff. Canada’s performance projection in 2026 is a top three ranking, in total medals, amongst all nations and territories competing. Team Canada’s dedicated mission team will provide an optimal environment by celebrating equality, diversity, and non-discrimination. This is in support of our goals needed to enable a best ever performance by Canadian athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
ABOUT CBC/RADIO-CANADA
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
ABOUT COMMONWEALTH SPORT CANADA
Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) is the franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth sport movement in Canada. CSC supports Canada’s athletes to achieve excellence at Olympic and Paralympic Games and world championships and enriches the lives of youth across the Commonwealth and hosts the Commonwealth Games. For additional information go to: www.commonwealthsport.ca.
