17 Sep 2024
Glasgow is to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a deal was backed by the Scottish government. It has now written to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to officially back a "a scaled back, but high-quality" event which will see see 10 sports take place across four venues in the city, with athletics held at Scotstoun Stadium and swimming taking place at Tollcross.
Our Deputy Chief Executive, Richard Muir, comments:
"It is a good day for Glasgow. The city has a proven track record of hosting world-class events, from the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Hosting the 2026 Games will build on that success, with the potential to catalyse further investment and city centre enhancement.
"Glasgow is renowned for its innovative approach to major events, such as co-hosting the 2018 European Championships with Berlin—the first time the event was shared across two cities. With top-tier facilities like the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, we are well placed to host another global event. The Games will boost tourism, attract a worldwide TV audience, and reinforce Glasgow’s status as a dynamic, international city."
