The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opens today with five athletes poised for gold. England’s javelin thrower Hollie Arnold is among the leading contenders. The event’s mascot is a mythical unicorn named Clyde. Live coverage will be shown on BBC Scotland and available on ESPN, The Sun and others. Daily listings are available through ESPN and The Sun for fans ahead of each day’s competition looking forward to. The Games will showcase sportspeople from the Commonwealth competing in a range of sports. Fans can also track news through online networks.