Following the April meeting of its Executive Board, the Commonwealth Games Federation
(CGF) is pleased to confirm that it is considering multiple proposals to Host the 2026 Games.
Significant progress has been made and we are excited by the early concepts, which aim to
reset and reframe the Games. We are now working collaboratively with the relevant
Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) to undertake further detailed assessments, and
aim to announce the 2026 Commonwealth Games Host in May. Our CGAs have asked, and
we have agreed, to keep their proposals confidential while this process is on-going.
The CGF would like to thank all CGAs who have been involved in the process for their hard
work and commitment to the Commonwealth Sport Movement, as well as athletes,
International Federations, National Governing Bodies and wider stakeholders for their
continued patience and support.
Alongside this process, the CGF continues to accelerate work to refresh the Games, a key
commitment of Commonwealth United, our Strategic Plan, 2023-2034, including exploring
innovative new concepts and event opportunities and consulting with leaders across the
global sporting landscape. Importantly, we have been focusing on how we can transform
the Games to a collaborative and truly sustainable model, minimising costs and reducing its
environmental footprint, whilst increasing social impact. Through this work we aim to create
a modern, flexible blueprint for the future that inspires athletes, excites International
Federations and potential Hosts, and is in the best interests of the wider Commonwealth Sport Movement.
