The 2026 Commonwealth Games take place in Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026. The XXIII Commonwealth Games are a streamlined edition with 10 sports and 215 medal events across four city venues, opening with the first indoor opening ceremony in the Games’ history at the OVO Hydro. Below are the dates, the sports programme, how to watch and tickets.
Key facts
| Dates | 23 July – 2 August 2026 |
| Host city | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Opening ceremony | Thursday 23 July 2026, OVO Hydro |
| Closing ceremony | Sunday 2 August 2026 |
| Sports | 10 (including 6 para sports) |
| Medal events | 215 |
| Venues | Scotstoun Stadium, Scottish Event Campus, Emirates Arena, Tollcross International Swimming Centre |
| Next host | Ahmedabad 2030 |
Sports programme
Glasgow 2026 features a focused programme of 10 sports, six of which include para events, staged across four venues.
| Sport | Includes para events |
|---|---|
| Athletics | Yes — para athletics |
| Swimming | Yes — para swimming |
| Artistic Gymnastics | No |
| Track Cycling | Yes — para track cycling |
| Netball | No |
| Weightlifting | Yes — para powerlifting |
| Boxing | No |
| Judo | No |
| Bowls | Yes — para bowls |
| 3×3 Basketball | Yes — 3×3 wheelchair basketball |
How to watch
Tickets
Tickets for Glasgow 2026 are sold through the official Glasgow2026.com ticketing platform, with sessions across the four venues. Buy only through official channels to guarantee valid entry.
Frequently asked questions
When are the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games run from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, opening with the ceremony at the OVO Hydro on 23 July.
What sports are at Glasgow 2026?
Ten sports feature: athletics, swimming, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls and 3×3 basketball, with six of these including para events.
How can I watch the Commonwealth Games 2026?
In the UK, TNT Sports has exclusive live coverage with over 600 hours, streaming on discovery+. International coverage is carried by local Commonwealth broadcasters.
Where are the 2026 Commonwealth Games held?
Across four Glasgow venues: Scotstoun Stadium, the Scottish Event Campus, the Emirates Arena and the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.