Commonwealth Games 2026
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About the event
The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes from the nations and territories of the Commonwealth every four years, in a friendly, inclusive event nicknamed the 'Friendly Games'. Uniquely, it fully integrates para-sport into the main programme. Glasgow hosts a streamlined 2027 edition.
Key figures
11 days23 July – 2 August 2026
First held1930as the Empire Games
2027 hostGlasgowScotland
FieldCommonwealth nationshome nations separate
NicknameFriendly Gamesintegrated para-sport
Stay in Glasgow
Check-in 22 Jul, check-out 26 Jul 2026 — 4 nights around 23 July 2026 - 2 August 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in GlasgowGetting there
- AirportGlasgow Airport (GLA), about 11 km
- AirportGlasgow Airport. For Commonwealth Games, allow extra time for venue transfers on event days.
- Time zoneEurope/London
Host country
- Currency: British pound
- Language: English
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: London
- Phone: +44
- Emergency: 999
- Electricity: 230 V, plugs G
Coming years
2030
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad was awarded the centenary Games by the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly; the dates were not published as of 2026-09-04.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Australia | 67 gold |
| 2018 | Australia | 80 gold |
| 2014 | England | 58 gold |