Seven Network's exclusive coverage of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has reached 7.8 million Australians on Seven and 7plus Sport across its first three days.
Since the opening ceremony on 24 July, Glasgow 2026 has delivered an average prime time national total TV audience of 808,000, with an average total TV audience of 355,000 across all day parts.
The biggest session so far was Sunday night's evening coverage, which reached 2.56 million, with a national total TV audience of 964,000.
Streaming audiences have grown, with Glasgow 2026 averaging 57,000 viewers on 7plus Sport over the first three days, up 493% on the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
"Seven's live, free and exclusive coverage of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has captured the hearts and minds of Australians and delivered countless incredible moments, led by a gold rush in the pool," said Anna Stone, Seven's head of Commonwealth Games.
"From Sam Williamson's gold medal winning 100m breaststroke, Hani Watson's emotional bronze, through to Sunday night's Diamonds win over England, Australians are covered for every golden moment right here on Seven and 7plus Sport."
Seven is broadcasting Glasgow 2026 in prime time from 7pm each night, with live coverage running through to 7.30am across all 10 days.
The 7plus Sport streaming offer for Glasgow 2026 will center on 15 channels of live content and eight FAST replay channels covering swimming, athletics, track cycling, artistic gymnastics, combat sports, team sports, bowls and a highlights channel.
SCA’s Triple M and Hit Networks are simulcasting providing live broadcast updates.
"After just three days, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are a runaway hit with Australians, creating moments that draw the nation together in a way that only television can," said Katie Finney, Seven's director of sales, television and streaming.
"The huge numbers for our expanded content across 7plus Sport clearly show that we are meeting our audiences where they are and ensuring our partners connect to, and engage with, people anytime and anywhere."
“Thank you to our principal sponsors – AAMI, Harvey Norman, Woolworths, Hancock Prospecting and Kidman – and Chemist Warehouse and BUPA as major integrated brands.
“With about a week still to go, there are still opportunities for brands to be part of the excitement and success of Glasgow 2026.”
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