Commonwealth Games 2026: opening ceremony in Glasgow - live
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially commenced in Glasgow with an opening ceremony featuring local musical acts. The event marks the start of a multi-day sporting competition hosted in Scotland.
Why it matters
The Commonwealth Games serve as a major international sporting event that fosters cultural exchange and athletic competition among member nations.
“The friendliest Games in the friendliest city in the friendliest nation” were officially opened, with competition beginning on Friday
Key events 13h ago Preamble No Tunnocks, no party. No Tunnocks, no party. Daniel Harris Thu 23 Jul 2026 17.30 EDT First published on Thu 23 Jul 2026 14.00 EDT Share Key events 13h ago Preamble 9h ago 18.35 EDT Here is Sean Ingle’s verdict on tonight’s big extravaganza.
10h ago 17.28 EDT Oh, and in a style not inappropriate for Glasgow, things end abruptly; that’s our lot until tomorrow.
10h ago 17.26 EDT Nathan Evans and the St PHNX Band return, noise increasing, and I think this might be the finale; TNT are showing us the schedule for tomorrow, which is extensive. There’s not much I love more than working-day sport, and it’s back with us, from tomorrow.
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