The Seven Network has locked in the exclusive Australian broadcast rights for the next two Commonwealth Games, ensuring viewers across the country can watch the events live and free. The deal covers the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Games and the subsequent 2030 event.
Here’s the Lowdown: Seven’s agreement with Commonwealth Sport grants them comprehensive media rights in Australia for both the 2026 and 2030 Games. This includes broadcast television, digital platforms like 7plus Sport, radio, and social media. The Glasgow 2026 Games are scheduled for July 23 to August 2 next year, featuring around 3,000 athletes across 10 sports: Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls, and 3×3 Basketball, along with their Para equivalents. Notably, Glasgow will host the largest integrated Para sport program in Games history.
What This Means Now: For Australian sports enthusiasts, this means guaranteed access to extensive, free coverage of both Commonwealth Games on Seven’s platforms. This acquisition strengthens Seven’s sports lineup, which already includes major events like the AFL and cricket. Broadcaster Bruce McAvaney highlighted the historical significance of the Games for Australia and Seven’s long association with bringing these moments to viewers.
The Bigger Picture: This long-term partnership is seen by Commonwealth Sport as confirmation of the Games’ appeal in a key market and support for their evolving, more sustainable event model. Commonwealth Games Australia also welcomed the deal, noting Seven’s history of strong coverage. The agreement underscores Seven’s strategy of providing major sporting events free to air, ensuring wide accessibility for the Glasgow Games, which will celebrate athletic achievement and cultural diversity within a single city setting.
