Breaking News: BBC Dropped, TNT Sports Takes Over Commonwealth Games Broadcast

The BBC has been replaced as the live UK broadcast partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games by TNT Sports, a subscription channel owned by Warner Bros Discovery. The change takes effect immediately, with TNT Sports set to provide more than 600 hours of live coverage.

TNT Sports will offer comprehensive, immersive, and accessible coverage of the games, which will take place from July 23 to August 2. Every sport and event will be streamed on HBO Max, a streaming service launching in the UK and Ireland in March.

The BBC had been the principal partner for the Commonwealth Games since 1954, providing free-to-air coverage for 18 consecutive games. TNT Sports is best known for screening UEFA Champions League matches and selected English Premier League fixtures.

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will feature 10 sports and six para sports, marking a significant shift in the broadcast landscape. Warner Bros Discovery has promised a re-imagining of the games, with a focus on celebrating the history of the Commonwealth.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.