Glasgow confirmed as host for downscaled 2026 CWG

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

The 23rd edition of the Games will take place from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will feature a smaller, 10-sport programme concentrated across four venues within an eight-mile corridor. The venues are Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena – including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).