How can I watch the Commonwealth Games cycling for free in Australia?

Every session streams live and free in Australia on 7plus, with coverage also going to air on the Seven Network.

Who are the Australian cyclists to watch at Glasgow 2026?

Georgia Baker leads a 25-strong squad as a three-time gold medallist from Birmingham 2022, alongside fellow returning champions Kristina Clonan, Leigh Hoffman and Sophie Edwards, and Para-cyclist Jessica Gallagher. Fourteen athletes are debuting for Australia at these Games.

What's different about the cycling program at Glasgow 2026?

This year's Games run a track-only cycling program with 26 medal events, including men's and women's elimination races for the first time.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Cycling: The Complete Guide for Aussie Fans

Q: When does track cycling start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Track cycling runs from 30 July to 2 August 2026 at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, closing out the final four days of the Games.

July 28, 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026 track cycling velodrome Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games roll into Glasgow this week, and for cycling fans the best is saved for last — track cycling closes out the Games across the final four days of competition. Here's everything you need to know to follow Australia's charge at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

When and Where

Track cycling runs from 30 July to 2 August 2026 at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow — the same venue that hosted the Games back in 2014. It's a track-only program this time around, condensed into four intense days rather than spread across the full Games schedule.

How to Watch Free in Australia

Every session streams live and free on 7plus, with coverage also airing on the Seven Network. Opening night racing is scheduled for the evening in Australian time, so expect a run of late sessions across the week — set a reminder rather than relying on catching the highlights the next morning.

The Australian Team to Watch

Australia sends a 25-strong track cycling squad to Glasgow, and it's a genuine mix of proven champions and fresh faces.

Georgia Baker headlines the team as a three-time gold medallist from Birmingham 2022, now one of the most decorated riders in the squad.
Kristina Clonan, Leigh Hoffman and Sophie Edwards all return as reigning Commonwealth champions from the last Games.
Jessica Gallagher returns in the Para-cycling program as a defending champion, piloted by debutant Jacqui Mengler-Mohr.
Tayte Ryan and Liliya Tatarinoff, gold medallists at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, are the squad's youngest members.

Fourteen athletes are making their senior Commonwealth Games debut, and Australia's team sprint and team pursuit line-ups both look strong enough to challenge for medals on opening night.

What's New This Year

Glasgow 2026 runs a track-only cycling program — no road racing or mountain biking this time — but it hasn't shrunk the drama. The program covers 26 medal events, and for the first time, men's and women's elimination races join the schedule: a knockout format where a rider is eliminated every two laps until only the winner remains.

Between the raw speed of the sprint, the tactical chess match of the points race, and the all-or-nothing elimination race, it's a program built for fans who like their racing unpredictable.

Events to Watch For

Team Sprint & Team Pursuit: Four riders working in lockstep — Australia's squads open the Games as genuine medal contenders in both.
Sprint & Keirin: Explosive, tactical, and often decided by a matter of centimetres.
Points Race & Scratch Race: Endurance events that reward riders who can read a race, not just ride fast.
Elimination Race: New to the program — pure knockout racing with nowhere to hide.
Para-cycling: Jessica Gallagher and Jacqui Mengler-Mohr defend their title across the tandem events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does track cycling start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

From 30 July to 2 August 2026 at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.

How can I watch for free in Australia?

Every session streams live and free on 7plus, with coverage also on the Seven Network.

Who are the Australians to watch?

Georgia Baker headlines as a three-time Birmingham 2022 gold medallist, alongside returning champions Kristina Clonan, Leigh Hoffman, Sophie Edwards and Para-cyclist Jessica Gallagher. Fourteen athletes are Games debutants.