Glasgow 2026

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from 23rd July to 2nd August 2026. 

It’s the second time that Glasgow will host a Commonwealth Games – the only third city in history to host a Games twice. 

Glasgow 2026 will showcase a fully integrated Para sport programme across six of ten sports: Para athletics, Para swimming, Para bowls, Para powerlifting, Para track cycling and 3×3 wheelchair basketball.

Furthermore, there will be 47 medals events in Para disciplines – setting a new Commonwealth Games record.  

Team Scotland is made up of 36 Para athletes, with representation in every Para sport. 
 

 

A light purple poster for Glasgow 2026. Dar purple text says, Fully integrated Para sport programme, six sports: Para athletics, Para bowls, Para powerlifting, Para swimming, Para track cycling, 3x3 wheelchair basketball. It also says 47 medal events in Para disciplines. Three photos are on the right hand side: Melanie Woods in her racing chair, Stephen Clegg standing with his arms crossed and Garry Brown throwing and about to catch a bowling ball.
Photo credit: Craig Watson for Team Scotland.

Scottish Disability Sport – Glasgow 2026 Media Briefing Paper

side-on photo of Joanna Robertson in her racing chair on the track competing at our Senior Athletics Champs

New Resources to Support Para Athlete Coaching & Practice.

03/08/2026

Recently Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) in partnership with sportscotland’s Institute of Sport, have launched a new suite of resources designed to support coaches and practitioners… Read more

A photo of the SDS logo

Applications now open for the Scottish Disability Sport Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award).

03/08/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the SDS Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award). Nominations are… Read more

Job Opportunity: Engagement Officer at SDS

31/07/2026

Engagement Officer Full time: 37.5 hours Salary: £30,000 Flexible Working Interviews: Wed 26 August 2026 Apply online here or download a copy of the application… Read more

Graphic shows the logos of Scottish Athletics, SAMH, Scottish Disability Sport, The Daily Mile and Junior Park Run. It also includes the outcomes the partnership will achieve to create a legacy from the games.

Together, We’re All In!

23/07/2026

Five organisations are partnering to build on the legacy of Glasgow 2026 this summer, with the goal of supporting physical, mental and social health in… Read more

A photo of Mark Stevenson standing courtside, whilst coaching a group of Wheelchair Basketball players.

Commonwealth Games: Powered By Volunteers.

22/07/2026

This summer, from Thursday 23rd July to Sunday 2nd August, the Commonwealth Games will take place. Being held in Glasgow, Scotland, the upcoming edition of… Read more

Mary stands smiling as she holds a blue bowling ball in her right hand. She is wearing his dark blue Team Scotland kit.

Mary Wilson: Daring To Dream.

13/07/2026

Mary’s Road to Glasgow This summer in Glasgow, the Commonwealth Games will take centre stage, with international sport being showcased at the highest level. However,… Read more

Garry stands side on to the camera and smiles as he throws a bowling ball in the air to catch. He is wearing glasses and his dark blue Team Scotland kit.

Garry Brown: Preparing to defend Para Bowls title on home turf.

13/07/2026

As the clock hand ticks forward, second by second, Garry Brown waits to defend his Commonwealth title.  Being selected to represent Team Scotland for a… Read more

Faye stands with her arms crossed. She is wearing her dark blue Team Scotland kit.

Defying the odds: Faye Rogers on representing Scotland.

13/07/2026

This summer in Glasgow the Commonwealth Games will take centre stage, with athletes world over flocking to the west coast of Scotland, in search of… Read more