The 2026 Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, Scotland, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations for a 10-day, 10-sport competition that runs through the first weekend of August. Here's a full breakdown of the schedule, venues and events for this year's Games.

When and Where the Games Are Being Held

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games run from Thursday, July 23, when the opening ceremony took place, through Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. The event marks the fourth time Scotland has hosted the Commonwealth Games, following the 1970 and 1986 editions in Edinburgh and the 2014 Games, which were also held in Glasgow.

Officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games, this year's competition also carries added historical significance. The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be the first to be held since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III as Head of the Commonwealth.

A Scaled-Back but Still Global Field

This year's Games feature a more streamlined program than previous editions, though the event still draws a substantial international field. The Games are expected to bring together 74 Commonwealth Games Associations and roughly 3,000 athletes competing across 215 medal events in 11 sports total, with competitors representing their nations and territories under their own flags. According to organizers, the athletes will compete across four venues situated within an eight-mile corridor in Glasgow, a compact footprint designed to make the event more........

© International Business Times