Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025/ 22 Best Major Sporting & Cultural Event Initiative 2025 & Best International Sporting Event Host 2025 - Glasgow WARNING: MAY CAUSE UNCONTAINABLE EMOTION. Buy tickets at glasgow2026.com Glasgow 2026 In July and August 2026, Glasgow will host the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games. The forthcoming event will see approximately 3,000 athletes and team officials from up to 74 nations and territories across the Commonwealth coming together in a 11-day celebration of sport and culture. Director of Executive Office and Social Impact, Gayle Shepherd, explains more as Glasgow 2026 celebrates two prestigious wins in the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025. As only the third city in history to host the Games twice, Glasgow will build on the success of 2014, and reimagine the Games you know and love – with a different and altogether brilliant, unique, Clyde-built experience. One that embodies the city’s vibrant spirit, ingenuity and passion. A new model that combines world-class sport with a futurefocused, sustainable, accessible and inclusive vision. These Games will set a new standard for major sporting events – flexible and forward thinking, whilst deeply connected to the place and the people hosting. They will bring you closer than ever to the action – immersing athletes, spectators and locals in the city, the competition and the celebrations. And they will maximise economic and social benefits to create a new legacy for both Glasgow and the Commonwealth. These Games are for all of us. An 11-day celebration of sport for the city of Glasgow, Scotland and the 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth. Where every brilliant moment is designed to inspire and connect us all. Glasgow 2026 is our chance to gather once again, for an altogether brilliant Commonwealth Games – paving the way for a new era of Commonwealth Sport. UNRIVALLED EXCITEMENT: Exhilarating Sports: Experience historic firsts, true sporting endeavour, an electrifying atmosphere and recordbreaking competition together across ten sports, four venues and with over 200 gold medals up for grabs. AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH: The world of major sporting events is changing, and this is Scotland’s moment to deliver a pioneering Commonwealth Games in Glasgow; immersive experiences, minimal disruption and a lighter footprint on the city. A Games that represents all of us. CLOSER TO THE ACTION: Witness the best in the world come together to compete at four iconic Glasgow venues, set within a concentrated, eight-mile corridor within the city, putting spectators right at the heart of the action. At these Games, every seat will be the best in the house. A COMMUNITY ENERGISED: People really do make Glasgow and, when we come together, you will feel the pulse of a city that boasts a legacy of sporting brilliance, energised by brand new investment and benefits for everyone who lives, works and studies here. From thousands of volunteers to extraordinary events and Games champions, there are lots of ways to join in. Enjoy a warm welcome as we throw open our doors to the world. MORE INCLUSIVE THAN EVER: The Commonwealth Games was the first major multi-sport event to have a fully integrated sport programme, and it remains a trailblazer. At Glasgow 2026, join thousands of fans, volunteers and visitors to experience the largest Para sport medal programme in Games’ history, comprised of 47 brilliant events across six different sports. A Games that represents all of us. Glasgow was confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew in 2023. Gayle Shepherd, Director of Executive Office and Social Impact, reflects on the momentous decision: “We stood forward together – as a concept, a city and a united community,” she says proudly. “In doing so, we secured the future of the Commonwealth Games and created a lasting legacy.” That legacy is already being shaped by the energy, passion and moments of magic Scotland has brought to the journey – and few capture that magic better than Finnie, the official Games mascot. With her traffic cone perched proudly on her head (very Glasgow), Finnie brings humour, heart and a sense of fun wherever she goes. Designed by children and young people from schools across the city, she embodies creativity, community and the unmistakable warmth of a Glaswegian welcome. At the heart of Glasgow 2026 is a clear commitment to sustainability, inclusion and belonging. The Games are being delivered with a focus on reducing environmental impact, reimagining how major events are staged, and ensuring benefits are felt long after the Games. We are incredibly grateful to have the work delivered to date recognised through the prestigious Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025. These accolades reflect the collective effort, ambition and impact already achieved on the journey to Glasgow 2026. Receiving both Best Major Sporting & Cultural Event Initiative 2025 and Best International Sporting Event Host 2025 is a powerful endorsement of the vision, commitment and collaboration shown by everyone involved so far. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved so far – the teams, partners, communities and supporters whose bravery, commitment and collaboration are turning ambition into reality. And if you think you’ve seen something special already… you haven’t seen anything yet. Just wait until next year. Contact: Gayle Shepherd Company: Glasgow 2026 Web Address: www.glasgow2026.com
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