Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Overview
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games, is a multi-sport event scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 20 to August 3, 2026. This marks Glasgow’s second time hosting the Games, having previously done so in 2014.
Participating Nations
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together athletes from 72 nations and territories, promoting unity, friendship, and sporting excellence.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 – Day 11; 8th August: Highlights & Medals Table –…
Featured Sports
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature 10 exciting sports, including:
- Athletics and Para Athletics
- Swimming and Para Swimming
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling
- Netball
- Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting
- Boxing
- Judo
- Bowls and Para Bowls
- 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball
New Additions and Exclusions
Compared to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, several sports have been excluded from the 2026 lineup, including:
- Cricket (returning in 2026 in a reduced format as Women’s T20 Cricket was initially announced but later removed)
- Badminton
- Beach Volleyball
- Mountain Biking
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Field Hockey
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Wrestling
Conversely, 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball make their Commonwealth Games debut in 2026.
History of the Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games have a rich history dating back to 1930, when the first Games were held in Hamilton, Canada. The event was initially known as the British Empire Games and aimed to promote unity and friendship among nations within the British Empire. Over the years, the Games have evolved, expanding to include nations from the Commonwealth of Nations.
Commonwealth Games 2018 – Day 12: Highlights & Medal Standing
Glasgow 2026 Sports Programme
Venue and Preparations
Glasgow 2014’s legacy infrastructure will be utilized, with some new venues added. The city is preparing to welcome approximately 4,500 athletes from 72 nations. Key venues include:
- Celtic Park (Athletics)
- Tollcross International Swimming Centre (Swimming)
- Emirates Arena (Cycling and Gymnastics)
- SEC Armadillo (Netball)
- OVO Hydro (Weightlifting and Powerlifting)
