Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games — Complete Visitor Guide
Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August 2026 — returning 12 years after the city’s acclaimed 2014 Games. Here’s everything you need to know.
🗓️ Dates
23 July – 2 August 2026
11 days of competition
🏅 Sports
10 sports including 6 Para sports
215 medals available
🏟️ Venues
4 venues within an 8-mile corridor
Across Glasgow city
🌍 Nations
74 nations & territories
3,000 athletes competing
🏟️ The 4 Venues
1. OVO Hydro — Opening Ceremony & Netball
Glasgow’s landmark 13,000-capacity arena on the Clyde will host the Opening Ceremony on 23 July — the first time in Commonwealth Games history that an opening ceremony will be held indoors. It will also host netball throughout the Games.
- 📍 Exhibition Way, SEC Campus, G3 8YW
- 🏆 Opening Ceremony: 23 July 2026 | Netball throughout
- 🚇 Finnieston / Exhibition Centre train station
- 🎟️ Tickets via glasgow2026.com and Ticketmaster
2. SEC Centre — Boxing
The Scottish Event Campus centre arena will host boxing throughout the Games. Sessions run from 24 July through to the medal events on 1 August, with bouts across multiple weight categories each day.
- 📍 SEC Campus, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8YW
- 🏆 Boxing: 24 July – 1 August 2026
- 🚇 Exhibition Centre train station
3. Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome — Cycling & More
Named after Scotland’s greatest Olympian, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in the East End is one of the finest indoor cycling venues in the world. It will host track cycling and additional sports during the Games.
- 📍 1000 London Road, East End, Glasgow G40 3HG
- 🚌 Bus from City Centre
4. Tollcross International Swimming Centre
One of the best swimming venues in the UK and a proven Commonwealth Games facility from 2014. Tollcross will host aquatic events including swimming and para swimming throughout the Games.
- 📍 390 Wellshot Road, East End, Glasgow G32 7QR
- 🏆 Swimming throughout the Games
- 🚌 Bus from City Centre
🏅 The Sports Programme
Full Sports
- 🥊 Boxing
- 🚴 Track Cycling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🏐 Netball
- 🏈 3×3 Basketball
Para Sports (6 integrated)
- ♿ Para Powerlifting
- 🏊 Para Swimming
- 🏐 Wheelchair Netball
- 🏈 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball
- 🚴 Para Cycling
- + more Para events
Key Dates
- 🗓️ Opening Ceremony: 23 July
- 🏅 Competition: 24 July – 1 Aug
- 🏑 Closing Ceremony: 2 August
- 🏙️ All venues in Glasgow
🎟️ Tickets
500,000 tickets are available for Glasgow 2026. Tickets are sold via the official Glasgow 2026 website and Ticketmaster UK. Sessions are available for all sports with both standard sessions and medal events available.
🏨 Where to Stay for the Games
With no athletes’ village, Glasgow’s hotels will be busier than usual during the Games. Book accommodation as early as possible — especially around the opening ceremony on 23 July.
- Near SEC / OVO Hydro: Finnieston, Anderston and the Clydeside — walk to the opening ceremony venue
- City Centre: Buchanan Street area — excellent transport links to all venues
- West End: Boutique hotels and Airbnbs near Byres Road — close to Kelvingrove and the velodrome
🏙️ Make the Most of Your Visit
While you’re here for the Games, explore everything Glasgow has to offer — restaurants, museums, parks and nightlife.
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