Commonwealth Games: badminton, rugby 7s, cricket axed as Glasgow confirmed as 2026 hosts
The ‘lighter and leaner’ Games, which will run from July 23 to August 2 in 2026, will feature 10 sports across four venues
Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, the Scottish city stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew because of cost concerns, with organisers set to deliver a pared-down edition of the multi-sport event.
Among the sports to be axed from the programme are badminton, cricket, hockey and rugby sevens.
The Games, which will run from July 23 to August 2 in 2026, will feature 10 sports across four venues: athletics, swimming, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls and 3x3 basketball.
It will also feature para sports including athletics, swimming, track cycling and wheelchair basketball.
“Glasgow 2026 will have all the drama, passion and joy that we know the Commonwealth Games delivers even if it is to be lighter and leaner than some previous editions,” Commonwealth Games Scotland chief executive Jon Doig said.
“It will be more accessible, delivered on a smaller footprint, which brings our fans closer to the sporting action.”
