Commonwealth Games 2026 Date: Check when it's starting, venue, opening ceremony time, performers & India’s flag bearers

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow. The multi-sport event will bring together thousands of athletes from across Commonwealth nations to compete in a wide range of disciplines. The Games will begin with the opening ceremony on July 23 and conclude with the closing ceremony on August 2, marking one of the biggest international sporting events of the year.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Date

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Venue

The Games will be held across four major venues in Glasgow:

• Glasgow International Arena
• Scottish Event Campus
• Scotstoun Stadium
• Tollcross International Swimming Centre

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony

The Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 23, starting at 10:30 pm IST at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to attend, with the King set to officially declare the Games open.

Who will perform in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026

The opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro will showcase performances by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, folk artist Nathan Evans, and the musical duo Saint PHNX.

Indian Contingent at Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Games

For India, Olympic medalists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will take part in the opening ceremony. The two athletes are set to carry the national flag and serve as baton bearers at the OVO Hydro.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule

Opening Ceremony

• Date: July 23, 2026
• Venue: OVO Hydro
• Marks the official start of the Games with cultural performances and athlete parade.

Competition Days

• Dates: July 24 to August 1, 2026
• Events will be held across multiple sports including athletics, swimming, cycling, gymnastics, boxing, and more.
• Medal events will take place daily during this period.

Closing Ceremony

• Date: August 2, 2026
• Venue: OVO Hydro
• Concludes the Games with celebrations and handover to the next host.

Commonwealth Games 2030 Host

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will take place in Ahmedabad, marking a historic milestone as the Games celebrate their 100th anniversary.