23rd July to 2nd August

The Commonwealth Games Federation has announced the 2026 Games will return to Scotland, 12 years since the city hosted the multi-sport event in 2014. 

Commonwealth Games Scotland proposed an innovative approach with no public funding, capitalising on the established facilities already in place, following the success of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, which was the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland with nearly 5000 athletes across 71 nations and territories.

The Games will be funded by Commonwealth Games Federation investment, and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association have promised a multi-million-pound investment to bridge any financial shortfall. Scotland have planned a viable alternative to the 2026 Games and will introduce a refreshed look for the multi-sport event.

The Commonwealth Games Federation, together with Commonwealth Games Scotland have focussed on creating a collaborative and sustainable model, with minimal cost, and reducing the environmental footprint.

The sporting schedule has not yet been finalized but it will certainly be smaller than Birmingham 2022, and although the last Games in the Scottish city hosted 18 sports, the new Commonwealth Games model will be considerably smaller, shaping the future of the Games.

The sports confirmed are Athletics and Para Athletics, Swimming and Para Swimming, 3 x 3 Basketball and 3 x 3 Wheelchair Basketball, Boxing, Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling, Artistic Gymnastics, Judo, Bowls and Para Bowls, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, and Netball.

For further information visit the Commonwealth Games site.