Get ready to watch the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony – officially kicking off on Thursday, 28 July 2022 at 8.00 pm. The opening ceremony is expected to take place in front of 30 000 spectators at the Alexander Stadium, the main athletics venue for the Games. Tune in to follow all the competing nations’ athletes marching into the stadium, while 1980s pop stars Duran Duran feature as the major musical attraction. A performance you simply cannot miss.
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The Birmingham band will headline the opening ceremony. However, Guitarist Tony Iommi, the founder of the erstwhile band Black Sabbath, and saxophonist Soweto Kinch, among others, will also perform at the event. According to director Iqbal Khan, this year’s opening ceremony is themed around Birmingham’s artistic heritage and is at the centre of the show.
South African supporters can watch the full scale of the Games on SuperSport, which will include a full Commonwealth Games channel, plus six additional channels to prioritise live event coverage and include all medal events. The Games coverage will be broadcasted on SS Variety 1-4, SS Action, SS Grandstand (selective events) and Blitz (breaking news and highlights). Look out for Team South Africa and make sure to catch them in action from 28 July to 8 August.
Team South Africa heads into the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, making its eighth Commonwealth appearance. We’re banking on stars such as Tatjana Schoenmaker, Chad le Clos and Akani Simbine. The trio were the standout performers at the previous edition and, along with a few other prospects, will be hunting for silverware in Birmingham.
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