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The Countdown is On: Glasgow 2026 Official Longines Countdown Clock Launched
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The Countdown is On: Glasgow 2026 Official Longines Countdown Clock Launched

The countdown to the UK’s biggest sporting event next summer has officially begun as the Longines Countdown Clock for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was officially launched at Glasgow Central Station today. The Clock has been commissioned by Glasgow 2026 and Longines - Principal Partner and Official Timekeeper for Glasgow 2026 – and designed by Glasgow-based artist-blacksmith and sculptor Agnes Jones. Its design celebrates and reflects Longines’ values of precision, innovation and performance, alongside the bold and creative nature of Glasgow 2026. Glasgow Central Station will sit at the heart of the Games, which run from 23 July to 2 August next year, in the middle of an eight-mile corridor of venues used by 3,000 athletes from across 74 nations and territories of the Commonwea...
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InBudget announced as Official Cost Planning and Budgeting Software Provider for Glasgow 2026
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InBudget announced as Official Cost Planning and Budgeting Software Provider for Glasgow 2026

InBudget will support financial planning and reporting for the biggest multi-sport event in the UK next year as the Official Cost Planning and Budgeting Software Provider for Glasgow 2026, building on their involvement since the development of the concept. InBudget’s intelligent event management platform will support Glasgow 2026 in redefining how major events are planned and delivered, helping to ensure greater efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Running from 23 July to 2 August, the Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports, with more than 215 gold medals to be awarded in over 50 medal sessions. The software platform supports the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company by integrating budgeting and reporting...
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The Net Ball: Global stage set for Netball as spotlight turns to Glasgow 2026 and sport’s ‘Hollywood moment’
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The Net Ball: Global stage set for Netball as spotlight turns to Glasgow 2026 and sport’s ‘Hollywood moment’

The world’s best netballers are getting ready for their ‘Hollywood moment’ as the sport prepares to take centre stage at The Hydro when the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games takes over the city from 23 July to 2 August 2026. To mark the launch of general ticket sales, the spotlight is on seven of Scotland’s top netball players who have swapped their kit for couture in a special photoshoot inspired by the Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair – celebrating the determination, confidence and athleticism of the sport’s rising stars in a glamorous style. The series, from fashion photographer Gerardo Jaconelli – dubbed The Net Ball – captures some of the sport’s most talented players in a style normally reserved for the world’s biggest movie stars. The shoot reimagines Netball’s place in popular cu...
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Ten Days. 215 Gold Medals. 3,000 Athletes: 
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Ten Days. 215 Gold Medals. 3,000 Athletes: 

Glasgow 2026 Sport Schedule Released  Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is set to be one of the most spectacular events of the decade, as the full sport competition schedule was revealed today.  The 23rd edition of the Games will host the largest-ever Para sport programme at a Commonwealth Games and welcome3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories between 23 July and 2 August. Over 10 days and 133 sessions of sport —including more than 50 medal sessions — the city will come alive with exhilarating competition and unforgettable moments of sporting drama. Boasting the largest ever Swimming and Para Swimming, Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling,&n...
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Eight Nations Confirmed for Para Bowls Competition at Glasgow 2026
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Eight Nations Confirmed for Para Bowls Competition at Glasgow 2026

The Para Bowls competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will welcome athletes from eight nations to contest three events, Women’s and Men’s B6-8 Pairs and B2-3 Mixed Pairs, with host nation Scotland set to compete in all three events. Scotland will be looking to defend their titles on home territory after winning gold in each Para Bowls discipline at Birmingham 2022. Joining them on the rinks will beAustralia, England, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and Wales, promising a vibrant and competitive field for one of the Games’ most inclusive sports. The Glasgow 2026 Bowls and Para Bowls competitions will take place...
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Legends Wanted: Glasgow 2026 Launches Search for More Than 3,000 Volunteers
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Legends Wanted: Glasgow 2026 Launches Search for More Than 3,000 Volunteers

The search is on to find more than 3,000 volunteers to provide the first hello and the final goodbye at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the application portal opens today (16 September). From supporting athletes on venue during competition, through to being a welcoming and friendly face to hundreds of thousands of spectators and media, volunteers will be at the heart of the action next year when the Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August. Glasgow 2026 is calling for people to ‘Get In!’ and support the host city to bring the Games to life, encouraging former volunteers and first-time applicants from all backgrounds across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK to apply. It’s good news for those who turned 16-years-old by 1 September 2025 as the minimum age has been lowered. No ...
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Commonwealth Sport Coordination Commission for Glasgow 2026 commends progress
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Commonwealth Sport Coordination Commission for Glasgow 2026 commends progress

The Commonwealth Sport Coordination Commission (CoCom) for Glasgow 2026 has applauded the strong progress and collaborative approach of the Organising Company, following a two-day visit to the city, concluding that it is on track to deliver a ground-breaking, action-packed Games. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event in the UK next year, will take place from 23 July to 2 August, bringing together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports, with more than 200 medals to be won across 50 sessions of sport. The CoCom is responsible for delivery oversight and ensuring the Commonwealth Games are delivered in line with scope, schedule and budget. Over the two-day visit, the CoCom reviewed preparations and provided...
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Glasgow 2026 Appoints Global Major Event Leader Trivandi to Deliver Groundbreaking New Format Commonwealth Games
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Glasgow 2026 Appoints Global Major Event Leader Trivandi to Deliver Groundbreaking New Format Commonwealth Games

In a move set to redefine the delivery of world-class sporting events, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has appointed Trivandi, a global leader in the planning, design and operational delivery of major events, as the Official Event Delivery Partner. The appointment brings together Glasgow’s celebrated reputation as a world-leading host city with Trivandi’s proven track record in advisory, design and venue delivery services for major international events, including every Summer Olympic Games since London 2012, the last three Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cups and World Expos. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August next summer, will mark a new era for Commonwealth Sport, with a more sustainable and inclusive delivery model. As the Official Event Deli...
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Glasgow 2026 Unveils Session Schedule for the UK’s Biggest Sporting Event Next Year
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Glasgow 2026 Unveils Session Schedule for the UK’s Biggest Sporting Event Next Year

Glasgow 2026, the biggest sporting event in the UK next year, has today revealed the official Session Schedule for the Commonwealth Games; setting the stage for 10 unforgettable days of world-class sport, landmark momentsand packed venues across the city. Running from 23 July to 2 August, the Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports, with more than 200 medals to be won in 50 medal sessions. Events will take place in four of Scotland’s most iconic venues,the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena, Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Pool and the Scottish Exhibition Campus (SEC). The action begins on 24 July with a powerful statement as the first ...
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Games fundraising at Glasgow 2026 to support inspiring causes in the host city and across the Commonwealth
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Games fundraising at Glasgow 2026 to support inspiring causes in the host city and across the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Sport Foundation is the official charity partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been announced today, aiming to raise substantial funds through public and private donations to support worthy projects in Glasgow and across the Commonwealth, helping to continue the legacy and magic of Glasgow 2026 long after the Games has ended. The Commonwealth Sport Foundation is the charitable arm of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, and its vision is to support impactful projects in each host city and across the Commonwealth, focusing on youth, inclusion and community. Set up in 2020, inspired by the incredible impact of the fundraising achieved at Glasgow 2014, the charity has so far raised almost £5m to help change the lives of Athletes and communities across the C...
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