Commonwealth Games sweetener for sports subscribers

Foxtel will broadcast 1700 hours of Commonwealth Games coverage on six dedicated high-definition and six standard-definition channels.

Five channels will be dedicated to various sports while the main channel will be hosted by Steve Liebmann and show highlights and live gymnastics.

The Australian reports the Pay TV operator will not charge subscribers to its sports package extra for access to the Delhi channels.

Foxtel does not expect to make a profit from Delhi, which is hoped to draw new subscribers during a challenging time for the industry.

Coverage will also be available on broadband while TEN has Free to Air rights.