Glasgow 2026 to feature the biggest Para Sports programme in Commonwealth Games history

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the largest Para sport programme in Games history, alongside an expanded Track Cycling and Swimming schedule.

Set to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, the Games will award over 200 gold medals across 10 sports at four key venues within an eight-mile corridor of the city.

Historic Para Sport integration

Glasgow 2026 will showcase a record 47 Para sports medal events across six sports, marking the most inclusive Commonwealth Games ever.

Notably, Para Athletics will feature jumping, throwing, and track events together for the first time.

"Glasgow 2026 will see the biggest Para sport medal event programme in Games history, championing inclusivity like never before," said Phil Batty OBE, CEO of Glasgow 2026.

Expanded Cycling and Swimming events

The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome will host the largest Track Cycling programme ever, with 26 medal events, doubling the Para Track Cycling events from Birmingham 2022.

The Tollcross International Swimming Centre will see a record 56 medal events, with the men’s 800m Freestyle and women’s 1500m Freestyle making their Commonwealth debut.

Athletics will see the return of the Commonwealth Mile, last run in 1966, along with a Mixed 4x400m relay.

Following its success at Birmingham 2022, 3x3 Basketball will expand from 8 to 12 teams, while 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball increases from 6 to 8 teams.

With its fully integrated Para sport programme, historic event additions, and a compact, high-energy format, Glasgow 2026 is set to be a landmark edition of the Commonwealth Games.