Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Summary
Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a smaller scale than in 2014, featuring around 3,000 athletes competing for 215 gold medals. The event will include a record 47 para-sports events and will take place across four venues, with an expected attendance of about 11,000 spectators.Key Facts
- Glasgow took over hosting after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to high costs.
- The 2026 Games budget is £150 million, much less than the £543 million spent in 2014.
- No public money is being used for the 2026 Games; funding comes from the Commonwealth Games Federation and commercial sources.
- The Games will run from late July to August 2, with events in athletics, cycling, swimming, and para-sports.
- Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete.
- The opening and closing ceremonies will be held at the Hydro arena and opened by King Charles.
- Volunteers aged 16 to 96 will help during the event.
- Famous past athletes like Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson-Herah have previously competed, and current stars like world record holder Josh Kerr will participate.
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