How to watch athletics at Commonwealth Games 2022: live stream, track and field schedule
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If there’s one must-watch event at Birmingham 2022, it’s the track and field athletics. Unmatched in its scale and variety, athletics is the bedrock of the Commonwealth Games, sporting competition in its purest form, and with 54 gold medals on the line at Alexander Stadium, it’s where the Games will be won or lost. Want to see the sprinters, jumpers and throwers? Read on as we explain how to watch an athletics live stream at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wherever you are right now -including ways to watch all of the action for FREE.
Dates:Tuesday, August 2 - Sunday, August 7
Venue:Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
FREE live streams:BBC iPlayer(UK) |CBC Sports(CA) |7Plus(AU)
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With Dina Asher-Smith out of action, host nation England’s hopes rest largely on the shoulders of reigning Commonwealth Games heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson, European 100m champion Zharnel Hughes, and British 100m title-holder Daryll Neita.
Scotland’s Jake Wightman stunned the watching world by winning the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene last month, and he has the chance to cement his status at the top of the tree. Once again, Wightman’s compatriot Josh Kerr, and Kenyan duo Timothy Cheruiyot and Abel Kipsang will be amongst those lining up against him.
If she runs, as she’s expected to, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson looks a shoo-in to at least push the 200m Commonwealth record hard, while Andre De Grasse’s late withdrawal has blown the men’s race wide open.
As ever it’s a jam-packed schedule, with 30 gold medals set to be contested across Saturday and Sunday, and you can follow our guide as we explain all the ways to live stream athletics at the2022 Commonwealth Gameswherever you are.
Watch a Commonwealth Games athletics live stream for FREE
We’ve got full details for each country below, but these are the TV channels and streaming services that are showing a Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games live stream for free.
CBC(Canada)
BBC iPlayer(UK)
7Plus(Australia)
Remember that Canadian, British and Australian nationals cantune into CBC, iPlayer and 7Plus from abroad by using a VPN.
How to watch athletics: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games FREE in Canada
Sports fans in Canada can live stream athletics at the Commonwealth Games for free on theCBC Sports website. It has some of the most comprehensive and easy to navigate coverage worldwide.
CBC Sports' Commonwealth Games coverage starts as late (or early) as 2am ET / 11pm PT on some days, with live streams continuing into the afternoons.
Every athetics session, meanwhile, starts at around 5am ET / 2am PT, and 2pm ET / 11am PT.
So, if you’re looking to watch as much of Birmingham 2022 as possible, CBC should be your first port of call. Take a look at theCBC Sports schedulefor full details of what’s on and when.Away from home?
Use a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games from abroad.
Watch an athletics live stream at the Commonwealth Games from outside your country
If you’re currently abroad and struggling to tune in - or if you just want the comfort and language of your home nation’s coverage - then geo-restrictions may stand in your way of getting a Commonwealth Games athletics live stream.
That’s where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It’s a common problem for sports fans all over the world. By downloading and installing aVPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it’s back at home.
Use a VPN to watch a Commonwealth Games athletics live stream from anywhere
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How to use a VPN for athletics at the Commonwealth Games
Using a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games athletics free on CBC Sports is as easy as one-two-three…
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Download and install a VPN- as we say, our top choice isExpressVPN
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Connect to the appropriate server location- open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location
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Go to the broadcaster’s live stream -so if you’re from the Canada, justhead to CBC website.
How to watch athletics: live stream Commonwealth Games 2022 for FREE in the UK
Viewers can watch athletics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games for FREE in the UK, with coverage being shown across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three,BBC iPlayerand through the BBC Red Button.
Every athletics session starts at around 10am and 7pm BST. The BBC’s daily Commonwealth Games coverage typically begins at 8.30am and continues deep into the nights.
Away from the UK right now? No worries:
Use a VPN to watch a Commonwealth Games free live stream from abroad
BBC iPlayer is free to watch with a valid TV licence, and works across a huge array of devices, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, media streaming devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Roku, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
How to watch athletics: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games for FREE in Australia
Aussie sports fans can watch athletics at the Commonwealth Games for FREE Down Under, thanks toChannel 7and the 7 Network’s suite of TV channels.
That means viewers can also fire up a free athletics live stream on the7Plus streaming service, which is compatible with most smart devices.Currently away from Australia?
Use a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games on 7Plus from abroad
Every athletics session gets underway at around 7pm and 4am AEST. Meanwhile, daily Commonwealth Games coverage typically begins at 5.30pm, but because of time differences a lot of the action also takes place in the dead of night.
Can I watch athletics at the Commonwealth Games in the US?
Sadly, there’s no confirmed broadcaster for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the US at the time of writing. The only alternative is to use one of thebest VPN serviceproviders to tap into coverage from another nation, as described above.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service.
2022 Commonwealth Games athletics schedule
(All times provisional and in BST)
Tuesday, 2 August
Session 1 - 10amMen’s Long Jump Qualifying RoundWomen’s Heptathlon 100m HurdlesWomen’s T37/38 100m Round 1Men’s 100m Round 1Women’s Shot Put Qualifying RoundWomen’s Heptathlon High JumpMen’s Discus Throw Qualifying RoundWomen’s 800m Round 1Women’s 100m Round 1
Session 2 - 7.05pmWomen’s Pole Vault FinalMen’s 400m Hurdles Round 1Women’s Heptathlon Shot PutMen’s High Jump Qualifying RoundMen’s T45-47 100m Round 1Women’s T37/38 100m FinalMen’s 110m Hurdles Round 1Women’s Discus Throw FinalMen’s 10,000m FinalWomen’s Heptathlon 200mMen’s T45-47 100m FinalWomen’s T33/34 100m Final
Wednesday, 3 August
Session 1 - 10.30amWomen’s 400m Round 1Women’s Heptathlon Long JumpMen’s 800m Round 1Men’s T11/12 100m Round 1Women’s Triple Jump Qualifying RoundMen’s 400m Round 1
Session 2 - 7pmMen’s High Jump FinalWomen’s Heptathlon Javelin ThrowMen’s 100m Semi-FinalsWomen’s 100m Semi-FinalsWomen’s 10,000m FinalWomen’s Shot Put FinalMen’s F42-44/61-64 Discus Throw FinalWomen’s Heptathlon 800mMen’s T37/38 100m FinalMen’s 100m FinalWomen’s 100m Final
Thursday, 4 August
Session 1 - 10amWomen’s Hammer Throw Qualifying RoundMen’s Decathlon 100mWomen’s 200m Round 1Men’s Decathlon Long JumpWomen’s High Jump Qualifying RoundMen’s 1500m Round 1Men’s 200m Round 1Men’s Decathlon Shot Put
Session 2 - 7pmWomen’s F42-44/61-64 Discus ThrowMen’s Decathlon High JumpWomen’s 400m Hurdles Round 1Men’s Long Jump FinalMen’s T11/12 100m FinalWomen’s T53/54 1500m FinalMen’s Discus Throw FinalMen’s Decathlon 400mMen’s 110m Hurdles Final
Friday, 5 August
Session 1 - 10.15amMen’s Decathlon 110m HurdlesWomen’s 100m Hurdles Round 1Men’s Decathlon Discus ThrowWomen’s 1500m Round 1Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Round 1Women’s Long Jump Qualifying RoundMen’s Decathlon Pole Vault
Session 2 - 7.05pmMen’s Triple Jump Qualifying RoundMen’s Shot Put FinalMen’s 200m Semi-FinalsWomen’s 400m Semi-FinalsMen’s Decathlon Javelin ThrowMen’s T53/54 1500m FinalWomen’s 200m Semi-FinalsWomen’s Triple Jump FinalMen’s 800m Semi-FinalsMen’s 400m Semi-FinalsMen’s Decathlon 1500mWomen’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
Saturday, 6 August
Session 1 - 10.17amWomen’s High Jump FinalWomen’s F55-57 Shot Put FinalWomen’s 10,000m Race Walk FinalMen’s Hammer Throw FinalMen’s 3000m Steeplechase FinalWomen’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1Men’s 1500m Final
Session 2 - 7pmWomen’s Hammer Throw FinalMen’s Pole Vault FinalWomen’s 400m Hurdles FinalWomen’s 800m FinalMen’s 5000m FinalMen’s 400m Hurdles FinalMen’s 200m FinalWomen’s 200m Final
Sunday, 7 August
Session 1 - 10.15amMen’s Triple Jump FinalWomen’s 100m Hurdles FinalMen’s 400m FinalWomen’s 400m FinalMen’s 10,000m Race Walk FinalWomen’s Javelin Throw FinalMen’s 4 x 100m Relay FinalWomen’s 4 x 100m Relay Final
Session 2 - 7.05pmWomen’s Long Jump FinalWomen’s 1500m FinalMen’s 800m FinalMen’s Javelin Throw FinalWomen’s 5000m FinalMen’s 4 x 400m Relay FinalWomen’s 4 x 400m Relay Final
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.
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