Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Video games on Tuesday (Oct 22), the Scottish metropolis stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew on account of value considerations, with organisers set to ship a pared-down version of the multi-sport occasion.
Among the many sports activities to be axed from the programme are badminton, cricket, hockey and rugby sevens.
The Video games, which is able to run from Jul 23 to Aug 2 in 2026, will characteristic 10 sports activities throughout 4 venues – athletics, swimming, creative gymnastics, observe biking, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls and 3×3 basketball.
It is going to additionally characteristic para sports activities together with athletics, swimming, observe biking and wheelchair basketball.
“Glasgow 2026 could have all of the drama, ardour and pleasure that we all know the Commonwealth Video games delivers even whether it is to be lighter and leaner than some earlier editions,” Commonwealth Video games Scotland chief government Jon Doig mentioned.
“It will likely be extra accessible, delivered on a smaller footprint which brings our followers nearer to the sporting motion.”
Glasgow additionally hosted the occasion in 2014 and Commonwealth Video games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir mentioned the legacy of that version would supply sporting, transport and lodging infrastructure, in addition to world-class venues and experience.
The Video games have been initially slated for Victoria however the state withdrew as host in 2023 on account of rising prices. Malaysia briefly thought-about a proposal to stage the occasion however rejected it in March citing time constraints in addition to prices and funding points.
Glasgow stepped in as a back-up venue in April and the Scottish authorities backed the bid to host a scaled-down model, with the CGF providing 100 million kilos (US$130 million) in supporting funds.
Commonwealth Video games Australia has additionally dedicated to a multimillion-pound funding to assist the Glasgow bid.
5 of the earlier six editions of the Video games have been held in Australia or Britain and questions proceed to swirl about their relevance, with prime athletes usually electing to skip them.
Canada’s Alberta province final 12 months withdrew its assist for a bid for the 2030 Video games and the CGF has but to discover a host for the centenary version of the occasion.
