BBC to screen 2014 Commonwealth Games

June 30, 2011   ·   0 Comments

Glasgow 2014 has appointed the BBC as the Domestic Broadcast Rights Holder for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The BBC will provide coverage of the Glasgow 2014 games across BBC One and BBC Two, along with BBC Radio  (including Radio 5 Live and Sports Extra),  the Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

The BBC’s Nations and Regions sport and news teams for television, radio and online are also expected to generate considerable additional interest by focusing on the performance of local competitors in those parts of the British Isles which compete at the Games as separate teams.

Glasgow 2014 Chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin said: “I am delighted that the BBC has taken up the domestic rights for the Commonwealth Games and I believe this deal represents a huge vote of confidence in Glasgow 2014 as well as the Commonwealth Games movement in general. We anticipate some of the world’s highest profile athletes will compete at our Games, fresh from their successes at London 2012.

“The added spice will be seeing the stars of Team GB in their own national colours in Glasgow, just two years later. The BBC’s reach will help us to generate a huge level of excitement and anticipation in the lead up to the biggest event Scotland will ever have hosted.”

Ken MacQuarrie, Director of BBC Scotland, said: “BBC Scotland will have a special role at the heart of our coverage in giving the Games extensive exposure in Scotland across our dedicated TV, radio and online services – all of which will make the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a truly momentous occasion in Scotland.”

Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robison said: “The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will showcase Scotland to the world and this is another key milestone in the delivery of the Games. While we urge everyone to come to Scotland and be part of this great event, I am pleased that the award of the domestic rights to the BBC means that most people in the UK will be able to enjoy the spectacle of the Games on free to view television in their homes.”

The BBC has a long association with the Commonwealth Games which dates back to the first British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954.  The 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow takes place between 23 July – 3 August 2014.

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