Glasgow, Scotland will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The games will be the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games and will return to Glasgow 12 years after the 2014 games.
Features of the 2026 games.
The games will feature 10 sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls, and basketball.
The games will be a scaled-down version of the games, with fewer sports and a smaller audience
The games are expected to cost around £114 million, with the Commonwealth Games Foundation paying £100 million
The balance will be paid for through commercial revenue, including ticket sales, broadcast rights, sponsorship, and merchandise.
Benefits of the 2026 games
‘The games will provide an investment of over £100 million into the city
The games will also provide a multi-million-pound investment into upgrading public sporting facilities
The games will provide an opportunity to use the games for the greater community good.’ (Google AI)
BBC Scotland Report: Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
STV Report: https://news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-officially-named-as-host-of-2026-commonwealth-games
OTHER LINKS:
Glasgow 2026 Website: https://www.glasgow2026.com
Glasgow 2026 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Commonwealth_Games
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Glasgow2026CG/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXzsPKqv0C_olob_lE149g
INSTAGRAM: /www.instagram.com/Glasgow_2026/
