It means the Games will not be freely available to everyone across the UK, which has raised the ire of the Scottish Government. We have been very clear that the Commonwealth Games should be shown on free-to-air TV, enabling the Games to be accessible and enjoyed by all. “We asked that the Commonwealth Games was given the same free-to-air broadcasting protections as other major events – such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics – by being categorised as a listed A. Neil Gray said the Scottish Government believes the Games should be shown on free-to-air television (Lesley Martin/PA)A BBC spokeswoman said: “The BBC has been proud to broadcast the Commonwealth Games over many years but our bid was unable to match the financial offer from the market to show the Games in Glasgow. “Our partnership with Warner Bros Discovery opens up exciting new ways for fans to connect with the action.

Source: The Herald December 19, 2025 19:29 UTC