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Sky confirms extensive Commonwealth Games coverage
Sky head of sport content Gary Burchett.
With just 30 days to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Sky has revealed its comprehensive multi-platform coverage plans.
Sky will bring extensive live and on-demand coverage across Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go and free-to-air via Three and ThreeNow.
At the heart of Sky’s coverage will be a dedicated “Gold Channel” on Sky Sport 4, showcasing the biggest moments from Glasgow each night. Broadcasting live from 7:30pm to 11am, the Gold Channel will feature key events, replays, highlights and live crosses to Scotland, supported by a hosted show from Sky Sport’s studio.
Meet fans wherever they choose to watch
Sky will have three additional dedicated Commonwealth Games channels, taking the total live offering to up to nine Sky Sport channels during peak competition windows, with coverage running live overnight. From 11am each day, Sky Sport channels will transition into replays and highlights, ensuring audiences can relive every key moment.
Three and ThreeNow will become the free-to-air destination for Commonwealth Games coverage throughout the event, including a daily simulcast of the Gold Channel from 7pm through to 6pm the following day. The schedule will include ThreeNews at 6pm followed by a nightly edition of Crowd Goes Wild at 7pm, before live coverage begins each evening.
Digital platforms will play a central role, with Sky Sport Now delivering on-demand coverage including 24-hour catch-up, a daily preview show, key highlights and replays, plus short-form clips, athlete reaction and feature content from Sky’s production teams in Glasgow.
A strong line-up
Sky’s coverage will be anchored by a strong line-up of talent both in studio and on the ground in Glasgow.
Five-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dame Sophie Pascoe will provide expert analysis as part of the live studio morning show, alongside Sky Sport presenter Laura McGoldrick, who will host coverage for New Zealand audiences.
Kirstie Stanway will lead evening coverage, while Ash Tulloch anchors the overnight shift. Storm Purvis and Andrew Mulligan will host a nightly edition of Crowd Goes Wild on Three each night, the first time the show will be broadcast on Three.
Throughout the Commonwealth Games, Sky’s studio team will be joined by special guests including gold medallists Dame Valerie Adams, Richie Patterson, Moss Burmester and Temepara Bailey among others.
More eyes on Glasgow
On the ground in Glasgow, Sky’s reporting team will feature Kimberlee Richie (athletics), Jeff McTainsh (swimming and track cycling), Rikki Swannell (netball), Tia McDougall (weightlifting) and James McOnie for Crowd Goes Wild. While these will be their primary sport focuses, reporters will be spread across the Games to ensure every sport is covered, especially key events where Kiwi athletes are chasing medals.
Further increasing the reach of the Commonwealth Games, Sky has partnered with Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited, to bring coverage of the Games to the Pacific. Coverage will be available to Pasifika TV’s affiliated broadcasters across several Pacific countries.
With support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Sky will welcome Pacific editors, producer and a journalist to train alongside the Sky team, while gathering stories and producing daily highlights focused on Pacific athletes competing in Glasgow.
Celebrate the biggest moments
Gary Burchett, Sky head of sport content, says the scale and accessibility of Sky’s coverage reflect the significance of the Commonwealth Games for New Zealand audiences.
“The Commonwealth Games are a major moment on the sporting calendar. We’re proud to deliver New Zealanders comprehensive access to the action from Glasgow.
“With dedicated channels, extensive live coverage and a strong local talent line-up both in studio and on the ground, our goal is to bring fans closer to the biggest moments and celebrate the stories of our Kiwi athletes.”
