With just 50 days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games begin, Seven has today unveiled the broadcast team set to guide Australians through every medal, milestone and memorable moment.
The network has assembled a formidable mix of broadcasting talent and sporting pedigree, with former Commonwealth Games champions accounting for a combined 34 medals.
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A group of Australia’s most trusted and recognisable sports presenters will lead the Seven Network’s unrivalled host and commentary team as Australia’s Home of the Commonwealth Games unveils another history-making broadcast undertaking on Seven and 7plus Sport.
In just 50 days, Seven’s coverage of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will come to life across 22 exclusive and free, live and replay channels on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport. Leading the coverage is Australia’s most loved and respected sports broadcaster, Bruce McAvaney.
Calling the highly anticipated athletics programme from Glasgow, McAvaney – who recently received the prestigious Commonwealth Games Australia Order of Merit – will be joined at Scotstoun Stadium by three-time Australian Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Tamsyn Manou, 1993 Stawell Gift winner, Jason Richardson and Commonwealth Games medallist, David Culbert.
In swimming, seven-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ariarne Titmus joins Seven’s coverage from the pool deck alongside callers Commonwealth Games and Olympic medallist, Giaan Rooney, paralympic swim champion, Annabelle Williams and lead swimming caller Alister Nicholson, bringing unparalleled insight to the action from the heart of Glasgow.
Seven’s exemplary hosting lineup will be led by Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, Emma Freedman, Mel McLaughlin, Jason Richardson, Johanna Griggs, Matt White, Rebecca Maddern, Trent Copeland and Lizzie Jelfs.
Fellow Commonwealth Games medallists Catherine Cox and Kim Green will call all the netball action as our dominant Australian Diamonds look to defend their gold medal-winning Birmingham 2022 campaign, while Kate Bates and Scott McGrory provide the soundtrack to Seven’s track cycling coverage. Clive Adams and Lynsey Clarke round out the team as Seven’s Bowls and Para Bowls callers.
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For Bruce McAvaney, anticipation is building in what promises to be an extraordinary athletics programme featuring many of the world’s greatest athletes.
“Few events capture the imagination of Australians quite like the Commonwealth Games, and Glasgow 2026 promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter.
“The form we’ve already seen from our athletes this year suggests Australia is building towards something very special,” he said.”
“Lachlan Kennedy announcing himself with two sub-10 second runs was remarkable to see. Cam Myers continues to emerge as one of the most exciting young middle-distance runners we’ve seen in years, while Nina Kennedy continues to thrive on the big stage.”
“What she achieved in Paris elevated her to another level, and you sense there is still even more to come from her as she continues her impressive comeback on her way to defending her title in Glasgow.”
“These are the stories that make the Commonwealth Games so compelling. The triumphs, the setbacks, the breakthroughs – and the chance to see athletes rise to the occasion under pressure, in front of a huge global audience.”
“There is nothing quite like calling history as it unfolds, and we are incredibly excited to share every unforgettable moment from Glasgow 2026 with Australians live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.”
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games begins Friday, 24 July to Monday, 3 August, live and free on Seven and 7plus.
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