The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed that the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will feature a 10-sport program focused on four venues along an eight-mile corridor, ensuring an action-packed broadcast program on each day of the competition and a must-see event for spectators looking to enjoy a multi-sport environment and festive atmosphere. Will be accessible and attractive.
The sports program includes athletics and para athletics (track and field), swimming and para swimming, artistic gymnastics, track cycling and para track cycling, netball, weightlifting and para powerlifting, boxing, judo, bowls and para bowls, and 3×3 basketball and Will include 3×3 wheelchair basketball. Katy Sadleir, CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation, said: “On behalf of the entire Commonwealth Games movement, we are delighted to officially confirm that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in the host city of Glasgow. “The Games promise to be truly a spectacular celebration and celebration of the culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports.”
Games will be organized at these 4 venues
Scotstown Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena – including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and the Scottish Events Campus (SEC). Athletes and support staff will be accommodated in hotels. More than 500,000 tickets will be made available in the future, with approximately 3,000 of the best athletes competing from 74 Commonwealth countries and territories, representing 2.5 billion people – a third of the world's population. Para sports will once again be fully integrated as a key priority and point of difference for the Games, with six Para sports included in the programme.
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