Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as programme of sports revealed
Glasgow has stepped in to host the event after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year due to rising costs.
news.sky.comHere are the latest publicly available updates on the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games:
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Glasgow has stepped in to host the event after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year due to rising costs.
news.sky.comScottish government accepts scaled-down version of event after 'multimillion-pound' Australian offer
www.theguardian.comDiscover the latest Glasgow 2026 news, stories and athlete spotlights. Follow the moments, insights and people that bring the Games to life.
www.glasgow2026.comThe 2026 Games will be scaled down, featuring only 10 sporting events compared to the 17 events held at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
news.abplive.comThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is pleased to officially confirm Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
www.commonwealthsport.comVenue upgrades, athlete accommodation, transport arrangements and more are all underway across the city.
news.stv.tvIt has been proposed that a 'scaled-down' 2026 Commonwealth Games is held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.
news.stv.tvPlans are being drawn up for Glasgow to host the sporting tournament for a second time if talks with other countries fall through.
news.stv.tvThe 23rd Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games.
www.commonwealthsport.com