Glasgow to Host the 2026 Commonwealth Games: Key Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Host City | Glasgow, Scotland (previously hosted in 2014) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Reason for Reassignment | Australian state of Victoria withdrew in July 2023 due to escalating costs |
| Budget Support | Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) offered $A200m (£100m) from Victoria's $A380m compensation |
| CGF President Remarks | Described this as an important step towards a new model of Games that minimizes cost |
| Commonwealth Games Overview | Event held every four years, includes 4,600 athletes from 74 countries, known as the 'Friendly Games' |
| Asian Hosts | Only Kuala Lumpur (1998) and Delhi (2010) have hosted the event |