Astro customers can catch the coverage of the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, thanks to RTM. The national public broadcaster today announced not only that it is the official broadcaster of the event but also that its sports channel, Sukan+, is now available on Astro channel 806.
Astro has also said that its customers can catch RTM’s coverage of Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 via TV Okey on channel 146. This is following the announcement on 26 June that RTM and Astro have decided to continue their partnership, which has existed for 30 years.
Just a month before, it was reported that RTM is pulling out from Astro due to pricing and contract disagreements, although neither party has officially confirmed this. RTM’s TV1 and TV2 have been part of Astro since 1996, while TV Okey joined the lineup in 2009.
In addition to Sukan+, Berita RTM is also now available on Astro through channel 505 as part of the renewed partnership. Not to forget, RTM radio stations including NAS FM, Sabah V FM, Wai FM, Traxx FM, Minnal FM, Ai FM, and Asyik FM are now back on Astro.
RTM coverage of Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
Meanwhile, RTM said that viewers will be able to catch almost 100 hours of action from Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. Here’s how their coverage is going to look:
Daily Live Report Session 1:
- Dates: July 24 – August 2, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (3 hours)
Daily Live Report Session 2:
- Dates: July 25 – August 2, 2026
- Time: 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM (3 hours)
Daily Highlights Slots:
- Dates: July 25 – August 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (1 hour)
Aside from these daily sessions, viewers will also get to watch the opening ceremony live on this Friday, 24 July at 2:30 AM as well as the closing ceremony on 3 August at 2:30 AM. Aside from Astro, RTM’s Glasgow 2026 coverage is also available on the MyTV digital terrestrial TV platform and the RTMKlik streaming app.
The Malaysian contingent to the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 features 37 athletes and 22 para-athletes. They will be competing in 64 events across multiple disciplines including weightlifting & powerlifting, swimming, cycling, basketball, gymnastics, judo, lawn bowls, and athletics.
