Glasgow 2026 has revealed the session schedule for next year’s Commonwealth Games, with more than 200 champions to be crowned across 50 medal sessions of unforgettable sport spanning 10 days. 

In a history marking celebration of Para sport, Powerlifting gold will be the first medal awarded on day one to showcase the unprecedented commitment of Commonwealth Sport to inclusion. The day then continues with a medal rush across Artistic Gymnastics, Swimming and Para-Swimming. 

An expanded program across several sports creates more sessions and greater opportunities for fans to experience world-class competition.  

Bowls and Para-Bowls will feature throughout all 10 days of the Games, while Basketball 3×3 and Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 will include three additional sessions compared to Birmingham 2022, reflecting the growing popularity of this fast-paced, engaging format. 

The pool will debut the biggest swimming program ever featured at a Commonwealth Games, with several historic firsts including the men’s 800m freestyle and women’s 1500m freestyle making their Commonwealth Games debut. 

The opening weekend of 25-26 July promises show-stopping action as six sports light up Glasgow, including the maiden matches for the Australian Diamonds. 

From Monday 27 July, Athletics and Para-Athletics launch six days of thrilling competition at Scotstoun Stadium. The program features the highly anticipated return of the iconic Commonwealth Mile, back on the schedule for the first time since 1966. 

Swimming and Para-Swimming will conclude their campaigns on Wednesday 29 July, with evening finals promising high-stakes races and unforgettable podium moments. 

Track Cycling and Para-Track Cycling take over the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from 30 July, with the elimination race making its Commonwealth Games debut.  

Saturday 1 August then delivers non-stop excitement, with medals contested across Athletics and Para-Athletics (morning and evening sessions), Boxing, Judo, and Track Cycling and Para-Track Cycling. 

The Games conclude on Sunday 2 August with a final day of competition across Netball, Judo and Track Cycling and Para-Track Cycling, bringing 10 days of world-class Commonwealth sport to a thrilling close. 

Craig Phillips AM, CGA CEO, praised the comprehensive schedule and its breadth of competition opportunities. 

“This schedule delivers exactly what we want to see – more sessions, more medals, and more opportunities for our athletes to compete at the highest level and showcase their talents on the global stage,” Phillips said. 

“The expanded programs across sports like 3×3 Basketball and the biggest swimming line up in Commonwealth Games history shows Glasgow’s commitment to providing a world-class competition experience. 

“The return of iconic events like the Commonwealth Mile, combined with exciting debuts such as the elimination race in track cycling, creates a perfect blend of tradition and innovation and from the opening medal on day one through to the final competition, this schedule promises non-stop action that will captivate audiences and inspire the next generation of Commonwealth athletes. 

“Glasgow 2026 is shaping up to deliver the kind of comprehensive, high-quality competition program that brings out the best in our athletes and creates lasting memories for fans around the world.” 

Alongside the session schedule announcement, Glasgow 2026 has launched its first advertising campaign, placing sport and athletes at the heart of the Games and capturing the unique power of Commonwealth competition. 

Rolling out across digital platforms and out of home advertising boards, the campaign channels Glasgow’s signature energy, warmth and humour, building excitement for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of sport across 10 days of world-class competition. 

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026.