The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are reaching their climax with the final day of athletics. Highlights include the 4 x 100m relays, pole vault, and mile races featuring Scotland’s Josh Kerr.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are in their final stretch, with the athletics program reaching its thrilling conclusion. Team Scotland is currently in fourth place in the medal table, aiming to add more glory before the event concludes. The city previously hosted the Games in 2014, which was widely praised as one of the best editions ever.
This year, Glasgow stepped in to host after Victoria in Australia withdrew due to escalating costs, but the event has still delivered an impressive array of competitions.
Approximately 3,000 athletes from 74 nations are competing across 10 different sports, ranging from boxing to swimming.
The athletics program is now in its final day, with Scotstoun Stadium set to host a series of exciting events. Highlights include the 4 x 100m relays the men’s pole vault and the mile races, featuring Scotland’s standout athlete, Josh Kerr.
Key Events on the Final Day of Athletics
The final day of athletics at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games promises a packed schedule of thrilling events. Here’s what to expect on Saturday, August 1
- 10:05 am F55-57 Shot Put / Men / Final Gold event
- 10:10 am Triple Jump / Men / Final Gold event
- 10:20 am T53/54 1500m / Men / Final Gold event
- 10:30 am 10,000m Race Walk / Women / Final Gold event
- 11:50 am Discus Throw / Men / Final Gold event
- 12:00 pm 400m / Men / Final Gold event
- 12:20 pm 400m / Women / Final Gold event
- 12:35 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Women / Round 1
- 12:44 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Women / Round 1
- 12:55 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Men / Round 1
- 1:04 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Men / Round 1
- 1:24 pm T38 200m / Women / Final Gold event
- 7:05 pm Pole Vault / Men / Final Gold event
- 7:10 pm Long Jump / Women / Final Gold event
- 7:28 pm T54 400m / Women / Final Gold event
- 7:35 pm Javelin Throw / Women / Final Gold event
- 7:45 pm 5000m / Men / Final Gold event
- 8:15 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Men / Final Gold event
- 8:26 pm 4 x 100m Relay / Women / Final Gold event
- 8:45 pm 800m / Men / Final Gold event
- 8:55 pm One Mile / Men / Final Gold event
- 9:20 pm 4 x 400m Relay / Mixed / Final Gold event
- 9:45 pm One Mile / Women / Final Gold event
How to Watch the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
For those eager to catch all the action, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are being broadcast across multiple platforms. TNT Sports has outbid the BBC this year and will provide over 600 hours of live coverage. TNT Sports 2 will broadcast live from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm, ensuring viewers don’t miss any of the key moments.
Live coverage in the UK is available on TNT Sports, across its TV channels and streaming platform HBO Max. TNT Sports 3 and 4 will carry single-sport coverage, while live event feeds on HBO Max will make every event available to stream. Viewers can access every minute of the Commonwealth Games for just £4.99 via an HBO Max subscription. Additionally, the coverage is accessible on various streaming platforms, including EE TV, Sky, NOW, Virgin Media TV UK and Ireland, and Prime Video.
Channel 5 will also feature daily highlight programs throughout the Games, presented by former Olympic sprinter Jeanette Kwakye. Limited live coverage and highlights will be available on Gaelic language broadcaster BBC Alba and on BBC iPlayer every night.
Notable Performances and Achievements
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have already seen several remarkable performances. Sarah Mitton of Canada successfully defended her shot put title, throwing an impressive 19.88 meters to secure gold. Mitton’s victory was particularly notable as she finished more than two meters ahead of Nigeria’s Jessica Oji who threw 17.87 meters.
In wheelchair racing, Nandini Sharma of Canada was initially awarded the silver medal in the women’s 1,500-meter T54 final but was later disqualified for obstruction. The decision was upheld after an appeal, leading to a re-run of the race. Meanwhile, in weightlifting, Alex Bellemarre of Canada earned a silver medal in the men’s 94kg division, setting a Games record with a 159kg snatch. Rose Beaudoin also secured a bronze medal in the women’s 86kg weightlifting event.
The Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team claimed the bronze medal, defeating host Scotland 19-9 in the bronze-medal game. The team was led by Reed De’Aeth who scored a game-high nine points. The Canadian women’s team will also compete for a bronze medal against Australia.
As the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games draw to a close, the final day of athletics promises to be a memorable one, filled with thrilling competitions and standout performances. Don’t miss the action as athletes from around the world compete for glory in the final events.
