Glasgow to Host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Last updated: 4.18pm, Monday 11th November 2024
Here is why Glasgow has been chosen and the investment benefits it will bring.
By Gordon Campbell
November 2024
Glasgow has again confirmed its status as a world class location and venue for living, business, quality of life, culture, entertainment and sporting events.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event to be held in the United Kingdom, which will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
12 years on from the successful 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, more than 500,000 tickets will be made available for around 3,000 of the best athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories, representing 2.5 billion people - a third of the world's population.
Para sport will once again be fully integrated as a key priority and differentiator for the Games, with six Para-sports included in the sports programme.
Inward Investment
The Glasgow 2026 Games will bring over £100 million of inward investment to the city and is expected to generate over £150m of economic value to the region, with a model designed to require no public funding.
An additional multi-million pound investment has also been secured to upgrade public sports facilities, as well as funding for city activation projects across the city.
Glasgow benefited massively from hosting the 2014 Games and officials have shared their expertise and experience with the Commonwealth Games Scotland and the Commonwealth Games Federation as they have developed their plans for 2026.
This video link shares an introduction to the Commonwealth Games for
Glasgow 2026 (click link to open)
Glasgow’s Historical Background
A city shaped by its proud heritage in science, engineering and design.
It is the engine of the country’s economy and the world’s original creative capital.
It is ambitious, innovative and entrepreneurial - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness.
It now ranks in the UK’s top two most attractive technology locations and is a natural focus for the knowledge economy.
Glasgow and Its Metropolitan Area
The Central Belt Region (including Glasgow and Edinburgh) is collectively home to 3.5m people, making it one of the 20 largest urban regions in Europe.
This is why Glasgow is constantly the best or always at the top of the best locations in the UK for property investment, capital growth, high rental yields and constant demand for rental property.
A recent blog details the reasons for this.
Why Is The Glasgow Economy and Property Market One of The Best in the UK?
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