Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Details
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will start with an opening ceremony in Glasgow on July 23, 2026.
The ceremony will be held at OVO Hydro and will feature performances by Scottish artists like KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans.
Indian athletes Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu will carry the Indian flag.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to attend.
The Games will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels and streamed on the Sony Liv app.
Athletes will compete in various sports across four venues in Glasgow.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony will be held on July 23, 2026, at OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
Indian flag bearers Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu will carry the Indian flag.
The ceremony will feature performances by KT Tunstall, Nathan Evans, and Saint PHNX.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to attend and inaugurate the Games.
The Games will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels and streamed on the Sony Liv app.
- Who
- Athletes from Commonwealth countries, including Indian flag bearers Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu
- What
- Opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- July 23, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST
- Where
- OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Why
- To mark the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and showcase cultural performances and the parade of athletes
Event Organization
Athlete Participation
Venue Selection
Event Organization
The event will be held at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, chosen for its capacity and central location.
Athlete Participation
Athletes will compete across four venues, including Glasgow International Arena and Scottish Event Campus.
Cultural Performances
Event Organization
The opening ceremony will feature Scottish performers like KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans.
Athlete Participation
Athletes will showcase their national pride during the parade of athletes.
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Time (IST)
- 10:30 PM
- Venue
- OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Indian Flag Bearers
- Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu
- Distinguished Guests
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla
- Broadcast Channels
- Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 4
- Live Streaming
- Sony Liv app
- Sports Included
- Athletics, swimming, cycling, gymnastics, boxing, and others
