Commonwealth Games 2026: Complete India schedule, day-wise fixtures, athletes, live streaming and more

The wait is finally over as India gears up for another Commonwealth Games (CWG) campaign, with Scotland's Glasgow hosting the upcoming edition from 23 July to 2 August.

India has sent a 125-member athlete contingent to the Commonwealth Games, far lower than the 215-member contingent that travelled to Birmingham four years ago. This is because of the absence of several traditional sporting disciplines such as cricket, badminton and wrestling.

After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host in 2023 due to rising costs, Glasgow stepped in to save the Games. However, the Scottish city agreed to host only on the condition that the event would be significantly smaller and make use of existing venues. As a result, the programme was reduced from 19 sports featured at Birmingham 2022 to just 10 sports.

Several Olympic medallists and world champions headline the squad, with Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen expected to spearhead the medal charge.

The opening few days will largely feature qualification rounds and preliminary contests, while the second half of the Games is expected to witness most of India's medal opportunities. Athletics, traditionally one of the biggest attractions of any multi-sport event, begins towards the end of the competition, while boxing and weightlifting are likely to provide early podium finishes.

With fewer medal events than previous Commonwealth Games, every result will have a greater impact on India's overall standing. A strong start in boxing and weightlifting could build momentum before the athletics stars take centre stage in the final week.

Here are the details pertaining to India's 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign.

India at Commonwealth Games 2026

India's Full Day-wise Schedule

Medal events featuring India

Weightlifting & Para Powerlifting: Men's 60kg, 65kg, 79kg, 94kg, +110kg; Women's 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 77kg, +86kg

Athletics & Para Athletics: Men's Javelin Throw, Men's 100m, Men's Long Jump, Men's Triple Jump, Women's High Jump, Women's Discus Throw, Mixed 4x400m Relay

Boxing: Women's 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 75kg; Men's 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 80kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Judo: Men's & Women's Weight Category Finals (July 31 Medal Block)

Gymnastics: Men's & Women's Team Finals, Individual All-Around, Individual Apparatus Finals.

Sport-wise India schedule

Athletics and para athletics

Boxing

Weightlifting and para-lifting

Gymnastics

Judo

Swimming and para-swimming

Track cycling and para-track cycling

3x3 basketball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball

Overall schedule of Commonwealth Games 2026

Full list of venues for CWG 2026

How to Watch in India?

Fans in India can watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games on the Sony Sports Network TV channels. As far as live streaming is concerned, it will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

As for timings, the morning/afternoon sessions start around 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM IST, while evening/medal sessions run from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do India's events start?

India's competition begins on 23 July 2026 at 2:00 PM IST with the Lawn Bowls preliminary rounds, followed by the Opening Ceremony at 10:30 PM IST.

Most primary events featuring Indian athletes kick off between 1:00 PM IST (afternoon session) and 8:30 PM IST (evening session).

How to check Indian athletes' event schedule?

Check the Today's India Schedule section above for real-time daily athlete matchups and medal event updates.

Where can I watch Commonwealth Games live?

You can stream all events live on Sony LIV or watch on TV via Sony Sports Network in India.

Which sports are India participating in?

India is competing across 8 able-bodied and 5 para-sports, including Athletics, Weightlifting, Boxing, Gymnastics, Judo, Swimming, Track Cycling, and 3x3 Basketball.

Who are India's medal favourites?

Top medal contenders include Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw), Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting), Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), and Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Shot Put).

When is the closing ceremony?

The Closing Ceremony will take place on Sunday, 2 August 2026, starting at 10:30 PM IST at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.