The Commonwealth Games, a quadrennial event tracing back to 1930, unite athletes from over 70 nations connected to the British Commonwealth. The 2026 edition will unfold in Glasgow, Scotland across ten days in late July and early August, though notably without a U.S. delegation. The Games have been scaled back to feature just ten sports—the smallest roster since 1994—with organisers citing budget pressures, venue constraints and reduced television viewership as reasons for dropping traditional competitions including field hockey, diving, rugby sevens and cricket.

American viewers seeking to follow the competition have multiple pathways available. Those comfortable with virtual private networks can access free broadcasts from Canadian public television, Australian streaming, or British channels by masking their location. Alternatively, domestic audiences can subscribe to beIN SPORTS through Fubo (starting at $5.99 monthly, or $63.99 for a full package with extensive channel access) or Sling (combining its base Orange plan with a sports supplement for roughly $57 monthly). Fubo extends a complimentary five-day trial window for viewers wishing to sample coverage without commitment.