How to watch squash at Commonwealth Games 2022: free live stream, schedule and more

A Commonwealth Games mainstay, squash is one of the flagship events of Birmingham 2022, spanning almost the entire duration of the Games itself. It's really five tournaments - 10 if you count the Plate competitions - rolled into one enormous festival of squash, and New Zealanders Paul Coll and Joelle King have top billing. Read on as we explain how to watch a squash live stream at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wherever you are right now - including ways to watch every game for FREE.

Three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist King reigned supreme on the Gold Coast four years ago, beating England's Sarah-Jane Perry in the showpiece event of the women's singles, while Coll was pipped to the top prize by Perry's compatriot James Willstrop in the men's singles.

Perry, who comes from Kenilworth just down the road, is sure to have a loyal crowd at her back, but will it be enough to push her that one step further?

Willstrop, who has stepped away from the limelight since that stunning victory over Coll four years ago, will certainly be in contention again, but the biggest threat to the world No.1 may instead come from Joel Makin, another local hero. Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to live stream squash at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wherever you are.

Watch a Commonwealth Games squash 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 can tune into CBC, iPlayer and 7Plus from abroad by using a VPN.

How to watch squash: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games FREE in Canada

Sports fans can live stream squash at the Commonwealth Games for free on the CBC 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 squash session, meanwhile, starts at either 4am ET / 1am PT, 7am ET / 4am PT, 11am ET / 8am PT, or 1pm ET / 10am PT, apart from the medals session, which begins at 5am ET / 2am 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 the CBC Sports schedule for full details of what's on and when. Away from home?

Use a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games from abroad.

Watch a squash 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 squash 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 a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.

Use a VPN to watch a Commonwealth Games squash live stream from anywhere

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How to use a VPN for squash at the Commonwealth Games

Using a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games squash free on CBC Sports is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location

3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from the Canada, just head to CBC website.

How to watch squash: live stream Commonwealth Games 2022 for FREE in the UK

Fans can watch the squash tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games for FREE in the UK, with coverage being shown across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and through the BBC Red Button.

Every session starts at either 9am, 12pm, 4pm or 6pm BST, apart from the medals session, which begins at 10am. 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 squash: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games for FREE in Australia

Aussie sports fans can watch the squash at the Commonwealth Games for FREE Down Under, thanks to Channel 7 and the 7 Network's suite of TV channels.

That means viewers can also fire up a free squash live stream on the 7Plus 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 session gets underway at either 6pm, 9pm, 1am or 3am AEST, apart from the medals session, which starts at 7pm. Meanwhile, daily Commonwealth Games coverage typically begins at 5.30pm, but because of time differences a lot of the action takes place in the dead of night.

Can I watch squash 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 the best VPN service providers 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 squash schedule

(All times provisional and in BST)

Friday, 29 July

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64

Session 2 - 6pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 64

Saturday, 30 July

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32

Session 2 - 6pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 32

Sunday, 31 July

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Women's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Men's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 32
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Men's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 32
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Men's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 32

Session 2 - 6pm
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Women's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Men's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Women's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Women's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Singles - Preliminary Round of 16
Men's Singles - Plate Classification Round of 16

Monday, 1 August

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Singles - Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Plate Quarter-final

Session 2 - 6pm
Women's Singles - Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Quarter-final
Women's Singles - Plate Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Quarter-final
Men's Singles - Plate Quarter-final

Tuesday, 2 August

Session 1 - 4pm
Women's Singles - Semi-final
Women's Singles - Plate Semi-final
Men's Singles - Semi-final
Men's Singles - Plate Semi-final
Women's Singles - Semi-final
Women's Singles - Plate Semi-final
Men's Singles - Semi-final
Men's Singles - Plate Semi-final

Wednesday, 3 August

Session 1 - 9am
Mixed Doubles - Preliminary Round of 32
Mixed Doubles - Preliminary Round of 32
Mixed Doubles - Preliminary Round of 32
Women's Singles - Plate Final
Mixed Doubles - Preliminary Round of 32
Men's Singles - Plate Final

Session 2 - 4pm
Women's Singles - Bronze Medal
Men's Singles - Bronze Medal
Women's Singles - Gold Medal
Men's Singles - Gold Medal
Women's Singles - Medal Ceremony
Men's Singles - Medal Ceremony

Thursday, 4 August

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Doubles - Round of 32
Men's Doubles - Round of 32
Mixed Doubles - Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Round of 32
Mixed Doubles - Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Round of 32

Session 2 - 6pm
Women's Doubles - Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Round of 16
Women's Doubles - Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Round of 16

Friday, 5 August

Session 1 - 12pm
Men's Doubles - Preliminary Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Preliminary Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Preliminary Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Preliminary Round of 16
Mixed Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16

Session 2 - 6pm
Mixed Doubles - Quarter-finals
Women's Doubles - Quarter-finals
Mixed Doubles - Quarter-finals
Women's Doubles - Quarter-finals

Saturday, 6 August

Session 1 - 12pm
Men's Doubles - Quarter-final
Mixed Doubles - Plate Quarter-finals
Men's Doubles - Quarter-final
Men's Doubles - Plate Quarter-finals
Mixed Doubles - Semi-final
Men's Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16
Men's Doubles - Plate Classification Round of 16

Session 2 - 6pm
Men's Doubles - Quarter-final
Women's Doubles - Plate Quarter-final
Men's Doubles - Quarter-final
Women's Doubles - Plate Quarter-final
Mixed Doubles - Semi-final
Mixed Doubles - Plate Semi-finals

Sunday, 7 August

Session 1 - 12pm
Women's Doubles - Semi-final
Men's Doubles - Plate Quarter-finals
Men's Doubles - Semi-final
Men's Doubles - Plate Quarter-finals
Women's Doubles - Semi-final
Women's Doubles - Plate Semi-final
Men's Doubles - Semi-final
Women's Doubles - Plate Semi-final

Session 2 - 6pm
Mixed Doubles - Bronze medal
Men's Doubles - Plate Semi-finals
Mixed Doubles - Gold medal
Mixed Doubles - Plate Final
Mixed Doubles - Medal Ceremony

Monday, 8 August

Session 1 - 10am
Women's Doubles - Bronze medal
Women's Doubles - Plate Final
Women's Doubles - Gold medal
Men's Doubles - Plate Final
Men's Doubles - Bronze medal
Men's Doubles - Gold medal
Women's Doubles - Medal Ceremony
Men's Doubles - Medal Ceremony