Glasgow has stepped in to host the event after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year due to rising costs.
Bowls, boxing and basketball are among the events that will be included in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with diving, hockey and badminton dropped, it has been revealed. The event is returning to Scotland with a stripped-back programme of 10 sports and will take place across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026. The games were last held in Glasgow in 2014 and included competition across 17 sports.
More than 500,000 tickets will be made available for spectators. The four venues confirmed to host events are Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena - including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and the Scottish Event Campus . Athletes and support staff will be housed in hotel accommodation. The 2026 event is estimated to deliver more than £100m of inward investment to the city.
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