Sony Pictures Networks India bags rights for Commonwealth Games

The 2026 edition of the Games will take place in Glasgow between 23 July to 2 August.   

Manifest Media Staff

Jul 16, 2026, 10:05 am

The Games will be broadcast across the Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony Liv

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has bagged the media rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August.

The Games will be broadcast across the Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony Liv across the Indian subcontinent. 
 
At the previous edition in Birmingham in 2022, India bagged 61 medals, including 22 gold, to finish fourth in the overall standings. 

Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer and business head – sports and international, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), said, "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, Commonwealth Sport, said, "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."

Source: MANIFEST MEDIA

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