The Seven Network has extended its association with the Commonwealth Games by signing a deal for the 2026 and 2030 competitions.
The deal gives Seven the Australian rights to broadcast, digital, connected TV, radio, social media and subscription TV rights.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games, originally planned for Victoria, will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August. The selection of the host city for 2030 is still in progress.
Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard, said: “Seven has a long and proud history with the Commonwealth Games and we are delighted to be able to bring the 2026 and 2030 Games to every Australian, live, free and only on the screens of Seven.
“Sport is part of Seven’s DNA, and we are looking forward to adding the Commonwealth Games to our strong sporting line up for 2026, including Australia’s favourite winter and summer sports – AFL and cricket – horse racing, NFL, LIV Golf and much more.”
Veteran sports commentator Bruce McAvaney (pictured) said: “Since we first competed in the Games almost 100 years ago, this event has been near and dear to Australians. We’ve stood tall against the champion endurance runners of Kenya, sprinters from Jamaica and the world’s best netballers. Superstars have emerged – a 16-year-old Cathy Freeman and Hayley Lewis, just 15, at the 1990 Games in Auckland. We witnessed Raelene Boyle’s awesome swansong in Brisbane and shared the emotion as Kerryn McCann won the marathon at the MCG in 2006. It was spine-tingling to watch Oli Hoare run down two world champions to win the 1500m in Birmingham.
“The Glasgow Games bring with them a new impetus, a new enthusiasm and another opportunity to cement relationships among nations. It is thrilling and a privilege for Seven to be able to continue our long association bringing the Games to all Australians.”
Seven first broadcast the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and then in 2018 and 2022.
Source: Commonwealth Sport, Seven West Media
