5 will be broadcasting the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games live.
The broadcaster has signed a deal with official rights holder, TNT Sports, meaning it will air ceremony live from 8pm. This will also be available to stream on its on demand platform.
As part of the deal, 5 will also have a daily highlights show, presented by former Olympic sprinter Jeanette Kwakye.
This will go out each evening on 5, 5 streaming and a newly launched 5 Sport YouTube channel.
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“The Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar, and we’re thrilled to be on the ground in Glasgow, bringing viewers live coverage of the Opening Ceremony, plus daily highlights hosted by the brilliant Jeanette Kwakye, who we’re delighted to be working with again,” said Raphael Pendergast, Director of Sport at 5.
“As well as our broadcast and streaming platform, we’ll also be bringing fans highlights and clips on the Channel 5 Sport YouTube channel, giving audiences even more ways to enjoy the action.”
Jeanette Kwakye added:
“I can’t wait to be fronting the highlights coverage of the Commonwealth Games for 5. It’s such a special event, full of brilliant stories and incredible sporting moments, and I’m looking forward to bringing viewers the best of the drama from across the Games, every single day.”
