Commonwealth Games 2026, All You Need To Know: The Commonwealth Games return in a totally new format and the wait is almost over. Glasgow 2026 will be the most compact and sustainable in the event’s history, taking place 23 July to 2 August. Glasgow has moved in with a radical blueprint following Victoria’s withdrawal as host because of rising costs, with a focus on affordability, existing infrastructure and operational efficiency. More than 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports and six integrated para-sports. The Indian contingent will consist of 124 members, including 86 athletes (57 men and 29 women) in eight able-bodied and five para disciplines. Stars like Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu are expected to spearhead the country’s medal challenge.
What Makes Glasgow 2026 Different?
Unlike previous editions spread across multiple cities and venues, the 23rd Commonwealth Games will be staged within an eight-mile competition corridor. All sporting events will be held across four existing world-class venues.
Key Highlights
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Dates: July 23 – August 2, 2026
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Host City: Glasgow, Scotland
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Participating Nations: 74
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Athletes: Over 3,000
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Gold Medals: 215
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Sports: 10
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Integrated Para Sports: 6
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Competition Venues: 4
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Indian Athletes: 124
India at Commonwealth Games 2026
India will compete across eight able-bodied sports:
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Athletics
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Boxing
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Weightlifting
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Judo
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Artistic Gymnastics
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Swimming
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Track Cycling
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Lawn Bowls
Para-athletes will participate in:
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Para Athletics
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Para Swimming
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Para Powerlifting
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Para Track Cycling
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Women’s 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball
India will not field teams in 3×3 Basketball and Netball.
Indian Stars To Watch
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Neeraj Chopra – Men’s Javelin
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Mirabai Chanu – Weightlifting
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India’s boxing squad
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India’s track cyclists
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India’s para-athletes aiming for multiple podium finishes
Neeraj Chopra will attempt to reclaim the Commonwealth title he won at Gold Coast 2018 after missing Birmingham 2022 through injury. His men’s javelin final is scheduled for August 1.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Full Schedule (Indian Events)
July 24
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Artistic Gymnastics begins
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Boxing opening rounds
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Lawn Bowls begins
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Para Powerlifting medal events
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Swimming & Para Swimming begin
July 25
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Gymnastics
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Boxing
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Lawn Bowls
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Swimming
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Women’s 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball:
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India vs Wales
July 26
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Weightlifting begins
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Artistic Gymnastics Finals
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Boxing
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Lawn Bowls
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Swimming
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India vs Scotland (Wheelchair Basketball)
July 27
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Athletics & Para Athletics begin
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Neeraj Chopra enters qualification phase
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Weightlifting
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Boxing
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Lawn Bowls Semi-finals
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Swimming
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India vs Nigeria (Wheelchair Basketball)
July 28
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Athletics continues
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Weightlifting medal events
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Boxing Quarter-finals
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Lawn Bowls Finals
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Swimming Finals
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Wheelchair Basketball Semi-final Qualifiers (if qualified)
July 29
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Athletics
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Weightlifting
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Boxing Quarter-finals
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Lawn Bowls
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Swimming
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Wheelchair Basketball Medal Matches
July 30
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Athletics
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Weightlifting concludes
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Track Cycling begins
July 31
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Athletics Finals
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Judo begins
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Boxing Semi-finals
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Track Cycling
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Lawn Bowls
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Men’s Javelin Final featuring Neeraj Chopra
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Women’s 800m Final
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Men’s 200m Final
August 1
One of the biggest medal days:
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Men’s Javelin Final
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Boxing Finals
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Judo Finals
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Athletics Finals
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Track Cycling Finals
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Men’s & Women’s Relay Finals
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Men’s 5000m
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Mixed 4x400m Relay
August 2 (Final Day)
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Judo Finals
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Track Cycling Finals
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Lawn Bowls Finals
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Closing Ceremony
Major Medal Events To Watch
Athletics
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July 27 – August 1
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Scotstoun Stadium
Weightlifting
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July 26 – July 30
Boxing Finals
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August 1
Judo
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July 31 – August 2
Swimming
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July 24 – July 29
Track Cycling
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July 30 – August 2
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Streaming Details
India
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Live Streaming: Sony LIV app and website
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TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
United Kingdom
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Live TV: TNT Sports
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Streaming: HBO Max
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Free Highlights: Channel 5
Worldwide
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Commonwealth Sport official website
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Official Commonwealth Games YouTube Channel
Commonwealth Games 2026: Tournament Details
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Tournament: Commonwealth Games 2026
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Host: Glasgow, Scotland
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Dates: July 23 – August 2, 2026
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Participating Nations: 74
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Athletes: 3,000+
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Sports: 10
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Gold Medals: 215
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India’s Contingent: 124 Athletes
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Biggest Indian Star: Neeraj Chopra
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Live Streaming (India): Sony LIV
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TV Broadcast (India): Sony Sports Network
