Glasgow 2014 BBC Digital coverage

BBC Sport will deliver its biggest ever digital Commonwealth Games coverage for Glasgow 2014, with all the action from every event, sport and venue available live and on-demand across any device.

Published: 20 May 2014

Available from bbc.co.uk/glasgow2014, the BBC Sport apps for mobiles and tablets and on connected TVs, UK audiences can access the greatest range of choice and interactivity for any Commonwealth Games to date, including:

  • More than 1300 hours of live video coverage from up to 17 live HD* video streams – up from six live streams at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, and the widest range of choice for any BBC event since London 2012
  • Highlights and full-length replays of all the action – available on-demand to ensure audiences never miss a moment and can relive the Home Nations' greatest performances... and every other performance
  • Introducing medal alerts – for the very first time, audiences can use the BBC Sport mobile and tablet apps to select automatic notifications for all the medals, or just the golds, won by every country or nation they want to follow
  • Have your say on the day’s key talking points through live votes – available via the Commonwealth Games live page

Live and interactive

BBC Sport’s dedicated Commonwealth Games live page, available from bbc.co.uk/glasgow2014 during the Games on any device, will combine the BBC's full selection of live video and radio streams, rolling highlights, text commentary, live votes and a live medal table. It's also the place to join the conversation, with all the best comments and opinions from across social media, email and SMS, alongside those from BBC Sport's expert reporters and pundits.

With the BBC's full live and interactive coverage at their fingertips, audiences can follow the action however and wherever they like – whether it's following the pre-event build up, watching that must-see event or stream-hopping to catch as much as action as possible. The live page also complements the BBC’s broadcast coverage, as it can be used as a second screen when accessed on any handheld device or laptop whilst watching the main TV or connected TV in the house.

Digital legacy

The BBC's live digital offering builds on the technology used to deliver London 2012 and a range of events, audience data and feedback since then. This has enabled the BBC to bring audiences even closer to the live events they love across PC, tablet, mobile and connected TV, with a seamless live experience that brings all the BBC's live content in one place and can introduce innovative new features. The technology can be used for any live event from across the BBC and can easily be scaled up for major events, such as the Commonwealth Games.

Online and catch-up

BBC Sport's Commonwealth Games website will have all the latest news, in-depth features and analysis from Glasgow. Audiences can also plan their viewing with an indispensable ‘Today at the Games’ daily guide to the best of the action, as well as a full click-able event schedule, interactive medal table, and results.

The site will also offer highlights of every event, full replays and a range of other clips. All the BBC's Commonwealth Games programmes broadcast on BBC One and BBC Three will also be simulcast and available for catch-up on BBC iPlayer.

Social media

BBC Sport will offer a range of activities and content across its Facebook, Google+, Instagram and Twitter accounts. This will give fans a chance to get even closer to the BBC’s coverage, presenters and special guests with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and Q&A sessions.

The BBC will also curate the best contributions from across social media, sharing comments and user-generated content and including them in the BBC’s live broadcast and online coverage. In addition, BBC Sport will provide curated lists of the BBC’s expert journalists and talent, along with lists of leading athletes, to help fans enjoy the Games.

Red Button and connected TVs

To complement BBC One and BBC Three coverage, viewers will have the choice of up to seven extra streams on BBC Red Button**. Those with BBC Connected Red Button will have access to the full range of up to 17 streams.

The BBC Sport connected TV app is now available on over 550 devices and will offer a dedicated Glasgow 2014 Homescreen that includes; up to 17 live streams, a live guide detailing all available live streams and providing access to full event replays, highlights and headlines, a top 10 preview medals table and full screen overall medals table.

*HD streams available depending on your device and network connection

** The number of Red Button streams and availability will vary depending on your receiver. Further information and a full schedule will be released in the coming weeks and will be made available here.

DT