Today at the Glasgow Commonwealth Game 2026: Here's what's happening on the first full day of competition - including Friday gymnastics and swimming

Last time the city held the event in 2014 it was a huge success - with many hailing it as the best Games ever.

This year it’s been scaled back somewhat after Glasgow stepped in at the last minute when Victoria in Australia abandoned plans to host due to spiraling costs.

But there will still be lots to enjoy, with around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across 10 different sports, from boxing to swimming.

Read more: Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Full 10 day schedule announced - here's what to watch and when

Today there’s 13 sessions of sport spread across the city.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the schedule today at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026?

Here’s what’s happening on Friday, July 23.

• 8.30am - 2.15pm: Bowls and Para Bowls (SEC Hall 3)
• 10am - 1.30pm: 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball (SEC Hall 4)
• 10am - 4pm: Gymnastics - Artistic (The Arena)
• 10.30am - 12.58pm: Swimming and Para Swimming (Tollcross International Swimming Centre)
• 11am - 2.30pm: Boxing (SEC Hall 5)
• 1pm - 4.30pm: Para Powerlifting (SEC Armadillo) Medal Event
• 2.30pm - 6pm: 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball (SEC Hall 4)
• 3pm - 10.15pm: Bowls and Para Bowls (SEC Hall 3)
• 5.30pm - 9.15pm: Gymnastics - Artistic (The Arena) Medal Event
• 6pm - 9.30pm: Para Powerlifting (SEC Armadillo) Medal Event
• 6pm - 9.45pm: Boxing (SEC Hall 5)
• 7pm - 9.30pm: 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball (SEC Hall 4)
• 7pm - 10pm: Swimming and Para Swimming (Tollcross International Swimming Centre) Medal Event

Can I still get tickets for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

There are still tickets available for most sessions of sport. You can check availability and prices here.

Can I watch the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on television?

The BBC has traditionally been the home of the Commonwealth Games, but this year the corporation were outbid by TNT Sports.

They will provide over 600 hours of live action, with TNT Sports 2 broadcasting live every day from 8.30am to 10.30pm and promising to include all the biggest moments.

Live coverage in the UK is being shown by TNT Sports, across its TV channels and streaming platform HBO Max, with more than 600 hours of live action promised across the 11 days.

TNT Sports 3 and 4 will carry single-sport coverage, while their live event feeds on HBO Max will mean every event is available to stream.

You can access every minute of the Commonwealth Games for just £4.99 via an HBO Max and can also watch on a variety of streaming platforms as follows:

• HBO Max: Every event will be available exclusively live across all subscription plans, including TNT Sports 2 (The Commonwealth Games 360) and all live event streams. Further details on plans and pricing can be found here. Only TNT Sports plan subscribers in the U.K will have access to additional TNT Sports channels.
• EE TV: Customers can enjoy all the action via TNT Sports on HBO Max dependent on their subscription type.
• Sky: Customers can enjoy the full Commonwealth Games experience on TNT Sports, and HBO Max, dependent on their subscription.
• NOW: Customers can access the Commonwealth Games 360 channel via TNT Sports 2 with a Now Entertainment & HBO Max Membership, and in Ireland via TNT Sports.
• Virgin Media TV UK and Ireland: TNT Sports customers can watch the coverage via their set top box (as well as via HBO Max in the U.K).
• Prime Video: In the UK: Coverage is available via a TNT Sports subscription. TNT Sports 2 and all live event streams also available on any HBO Max subscription.
• Roku, Samsung, Amazon Fire TV: Coverage available via a TNT Sports subscription. Customers can also access TNT Sports 2 and all live event streams via any HBO Max subscription.

Meanwhile, Channel 5 will have daily highlight programmed throughout the Games presented by former Olympic sprinter, Jeanette Kwakye. and will also broadcast the Opening Ceremony live.

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