Overview
- The Games will open on July 23 with about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing in a 10‑sport programme spread over four existing Glasgow venues.
- Organisers set a roughly £160 million budget, a steep reduction from Birmingham 2022’s £778 million, to avoid new construction and limit costs.
- Para‑sport events are fully integrated into the schedule so that six sports stage disability competitions alongside able‑bodied events.
- Broadcasters and free streaming partners are in place to deliver coverage, including 7Plus in Australia, CBC Gem in Canada and daily highlights on Channel 5 in the UK.
- The decision follows Victoria’s withdrawal as host and is billed by Commonwealth Sport as a ‘reimagined’ proof‑of‑concept, though late changes such as gymnast Max Whitlock’s reported withdrawal with a hand injury highlight risks to star participation.