Commonwealth Games 2026: India full schedule for the Commonwealth Games; how to watch live?

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule IST timing: India's campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin on July 23 (Thursday). This edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, and will feature 10 sports.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India full schedule for the Commonwealth Games; how to watch live?

The Commonwealth Games were originally scheduled to take place in the Australian state of Victoria with 21 sports, but the venue was changed due to budget constraints. This time, India's campaign will kick off with the sport of lawn bowls.

Many Indian stars, including Neeraj Chopra, will be seen competing in this event, which concludes on August 2. A total of 124 athletes will represent India. Let’s take a look at India's full schedule for the Commonwealth Games and find out how you can watch the event live on TV for free.

How to watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games live for 'free' in India?

In India, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live on TV via the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app. Typically, viewing events on these platforms requires a paid subscription. However, if you are wondering how to watch it live for free, the Commonwealth Games will also be broadcast live on DD Free Dish, allowing you to watch the live action on TV at no cost.

Day 1: Thursday, 23 July

Lawn Bowls: 2:00 PM IST – Men's Singles Group Stage (Day 1)
2:00 PM IST – Women's Pairs Group Stage (Day 1)
Opening Ceremony: Starts at 10:30 PM IST

Day 2: Friday, 24 July

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Men's Singles and Women's Pairs Group Stage (Day 2)
Boxing: 3:30 PM IST - Preliminary Bouts (Round of 32 / Round of 16)
Artistic Gymnastics: 4:30 PM IST - Men's Team Final and Individual Qualification
Para Powerlifting: 5:30 PM IST - Men's and Women's Lightweight Finals
10:30 PM IST - Men's and Women's Heavyweight Finals
Swimming / Para Swimming: 11:30 PM IST - Men's S13 100m Freestyle Final and 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final

Day 3: Saturday, July 25

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Group Stage Matches (Day 3)
Boxing: 3:30 PM IST - Round 1 / Round of 16 Matches
Artistic Gymnastics: 4:30 PM IST - Women's Team Final and Individual Qualification
3x3 Wheelchair Basketball: 9:30 PM IST - India Women vs. Scotland (Group Stage)
Swimming: 11:30 PM IST - Men's S14 200m Freestyle Final and 50m Backstroke Final

Day 4: Sunday, July 26

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Group stage matches (Day 4)
Weightlifting: 2:00 PM IST - Men's 60kg final
6:30 PM IST - Women's 48kg final
11:00 PM IST - Men's 65kg final
Boxing: 3:30 PM IST - Second round matches
Artistic Gymnastics: 4:30 PM IST - Men's individual all-around final
10:30 PM IST - Women's individual all-around final

Day 5: Monday, July 27

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Group stage Day 5; 8:30 PM IST - Semi-finals
Athletics and Para-athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Men's 400m hurdles (R1), Long jump (qualifying), Men's 110m hurdles (R1)
11:00 PM IST - Men's high jump final, 110m hurdles final, Women's shot put F57 final
Swimming: 3:00 PM IST - Men's 200m butterfly heats; 11:30 PM IST - Finals
Weightlifting: 5:30 PM IST - Women's 53kg and 58kg finals
12:30 AM IST (July 28) - Men's 79kg final
3x3 Wheelchair Basketball: 9:30 PM IST - India women's team vs. Nigeria (Group stage)

Day 6: Tuesday, 28 July

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Medal Matches (Men's Singles and Women's Pairs)
7:30 PM IST - Men's Pairs and Women's Singles Group Stage
Athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Men's 400m Round 1
11:00 PM IST - Women's High Jump Final, Men's 100m Semi-finals and Final
Weightlifting: 6:30 PM IST - Women's 63kg Final; 11:00 PM IST - Women's 69kg Final

Day 7: Wednesday, 29 July

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Men's Pairs and Women's Singles Group Stage (Day 2)
Weightlifting: 2:00 PM IST - Women's 77kg Final; 6:30 PM IST - Men's 94kg Final
Athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Men's Shot Put Qualifying, Men's 200m Race Round 1
11:00 PM IST - Men's Long Jump Final, Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final

Day 8: Thursday, 30 July

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Men's Pairs and Women's Singles Group Stage (Day 3)
Track Cycling: 2:30 PM IST - Qualifying Rounds; 8:30 PM IST - Team Pursuit and Team Sprint Finals
Athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying, Men's Triple Jump Qualifying, Men's Decathlon
11:00 PM IST - Women's Discus Throw Final, Women's 5000m Final, Men's Shot Put Final
Weightlifting: 6:30 PM IST - Women's +86kg Final; 11:00 PM IST - Men's +110kg Final

Day 9: Friday, 31 July

Judo: 3:30 PM IST - Preliminary Rounds; 8:30 PM IST - Final Rounds
Boxing: 3:00 PM IST - Semi-final Bouts
Athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Mixed 4x400m Relay Heats
11:00 PM IST - Men's Javelin Throw Final, Men's 400m Hurdles Final, Men's 200m Final

Day 10: Saturday, 01 August

Lawn Bowls: 1:00 PM IST - Day 5 of Group Stage; 9:00 PM IST - Semi-finals
Athletics and Para-athletics: 2:30 PM IST - Men's Triple Jump Final, Women's 10,000m Race Walk Final, Men's 400m Final
11:00 PM IST - Men's Pole Vault Final, Men's 5000m Final, Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
Boxing: 3:00 PM IST and 9:00 PM IST - Gold Medal Finals
Track Cycling: 7:30 PM IST - Individual Sprint Final and 10km Scratch Race Final