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

The picture shows Millie Boo, a young person with cerebral palsy and bilateral hearing loss, sits atop her tall, brown horse on a dirt path.

Millie Boo: A Journey in Para Dressage

03/11/2026

My riding and volunteering story Hi, I am Millie Boo Smith. I am 20 years old and have cerebral palsy and bilateral hearing loss. I… Read more

A group of young disabled people are pictured inside a speed boat.

Ellie: From Spectator to Sports Leader

03/11/2026

Hi my name is Ellie W , I am 19 and my sport is rugby. I am part of the young start program. I started… Read more

A photo of Katie Golder smiling to the camera

Katie Golder joins Scottish Disability Sport.

03/11/2026

Katie Golder has joined Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), as Engagement Officer, where she will be arriving with a wealth of knowledge, personal experience, and desire… Read more

A photo of Sam Gough by herself sitting in a two person rowing boat

Sam Gough: Overcoming barriers, and the importance of education

02/11/2026

Sam Gough MBE’s journey in sport has been one that showcases the power of determination, resilience, and an unwillingness to take no for an answer.… Read more

A photo of Rosanna Wood. She is wearing a JudoScotland Top and is smiling at the camera

Championing inclusion: Rosanna Wood joins Scottish Disability Sport.

02/11/2026

Rosanna Wood joins the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) team, taking up the position of Communications Manager, where she will be hoping to impact change. Coming… Read more

Cricket Scotland logo, featuring a stylised purple thistle above the words “Cricket Scotland”.

Cricket Scotland’s Disability Cricket Development Officer.

26/10/2026

Cricket Scotland, in partnership with Lord’s Taverners, is looking for an enthusiastic Disability Cricket Development Officer to help more young people with disabilities enjoy cricket.… Read more

A photo of Gordon Reid playing Wheelchair Tennis at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, he is wearing his ParalympicsGB kit

Hall of Fame inductees 2026

08/10/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), is delighted to announce that Gordon Reid OBE, Samantha Kinghorn OBE, and Stephen McGuire MBE have been inducted into the SDS… Read more

8 females standing in a circle at a Squash Coaching Network Workshop, with some text on the photo that says ‘Coaching opportunities across Scotland, supporting the growth of squash through the new Coach Support Programme.

Seven part-time roles available with Scottish Squash

05/10/2026

Following a new Club Support Programme launched by sportscotland this year, seven part-time club coach and club development roles have been created to support clubs… Read more