Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony To Make History At OVO Hydro | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation OVO Hydro will host the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 this summer, with organisers promising a “Clyde-built experience for the world”.

🎭 Glasgow’s OVO Hydro will host a history-making opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games 2026 — the first ever staged indoors, with organisers promising a “Clyde-built experience for the world”.

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Organisers are looking for volunteers to take part in the opening ceremony of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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The Commonwealth Games’ legacy: What we got versus what we could’ve had By LIAM DURKIN   AS Oleg Markov said as he walked into Collingwood’s Mad Monday in 2023: “What could’ve been, we’ll never know”. While Markov celebrated a Magpies flag that year, the mad in Mad Monday was reserved only for anger from Latrobe Valley residents that same year. The region was to host Commonwealth Games events, before the state government pulled the rug underneath thousands of unsuspecting Victorians. The Games would have started this week. Instead, locals can now only lament an opportunity lost. The Games themselves have been shipped to Glasgow, and are set to start in July, carrying with them a hefty price tag which Victorian taxpayers have to foot. The cancellation of the regional Games was labelled a “major embarrassment” at the time, after a ‘computer says no’ moment saw the budget explode by more than $6 billion. Just what went on behind the scenes has been thrust back into the spotlight, after it was revealed recently that then Premier Daniel Andrews and his government wined and dined Games officials before convincing them to sign off. Not many stories get absolutely everybody talking. This was one of them. Wait and see: Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe, which has undergone an overhaul across the summer as a part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy project. Photograph: Liam Durkin Not many see a plethora of ideas as potential solutions come through either. Even the bloke who runs Jim’s Mowing (the actual Jim) phoned the Express in 2023 saying athletes could stay in one of his conference centres. Local clubs, aspiring athletes, tourism and hospitality sectors were all set to benefit, not to mention the instant exposure the Latrobe Valley would have been granted. The Valley was to host cricket, rugby sevens, shooting, badminton and road cycling. The sports remain but the players won’t ever set foot on the surfaces delivered. As a trade-off, the state government is still delivering sporting infrastructure and housing projects promised for the Games. The facilities will be magnificent once complete, although surely tinged with a tarnished legacy. New turf has been laid at Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe (which was to host cricket), while works are continuing at Latrobe City Soccer Stadium, Falcons Park (rugby sevens). No upgrades have commenced at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (badminton), although Morwell Gun Club has received its upgrade. Even then though, it is hard to escape feelings the upgrades are simple token gestures. The gun club was promised three Olympic trench shooting layouts, a huge green shooting curtain and spectator seating. After some pushback, the club eventually got two trenches, which a club officials says “we were lucky to get”. Morwell MP Harriet Shing was Minister for Commonwealth Games Legacy at the time of the cancellation. While she understands people’s frustrations, she is adamant the right decision was made. “It would have been great to have these Games in Gippsland, I don’t think anyone disagrees with that, but at a cost of more than $6 billion for a 12-day event, when people are grappling with the cost-of-living, it’s a project that just didn’t stack up,” she affirmed. “As soon as the decision was taken not to proceed, we immediately allocated $2 billion toward the regional package, that includes $520 million to upgrade sporting facilities but also $1 billion for at least 1300 social and affordable homes throughout rural and regional Victoria. “We’re really determined to make the most of this money. Across the board we are seeing that local communities are getting the benefit of that investment.” Opposition MP Melina Bath wasn’t accepting that. “The 2026 Commonwealth Games for regional Victoria were a fraud and doomed from the start due to Labor’s ineptitude and financial mismanagement,” she said. “Premier Allan schmoozed officials to promote Labor’s Commonwealth Games con job, building up the expectation of regional communities only to fail us dismally. “Premier Allan and Labor wasted $600 million of taxpayers’ money, including $200 million for Glasgow to host the Games. The wasted $600 million could have delivered more than 350 new hospital beds or funded over 6000 additional police officers for a year. “The Games cancellation and loss of vital long-term regional economic opportunities for Latrobe Valley and other regional centres can never be recovered.” The injection from the Games, both economically and for local morale, would have been substantial. Ongoing: Major works are being completed at Latrobe City Soccer Stadium as part of the legacy project. Photograph supplied Latrobe City Business Chamber President Peter Ceeney admits it is hard not to ponder an opportunity lost. “This week should have been a proud moment for Latrobe City, and I think for many local businesses there’s a real sense of what might have been,” he told the Express. “There was genuine excitement about the opportunities the Commonwealth Games could have brought – not just for business, but for community pride. Local people were ready to back it, to welcome visitors, and to show the wider world what Latrobe City is all about. “That’s why the disappointment still feels personal. Local business puts its heart into these opportunities. And while this week reminds us of what was lost, it also shows just how much belief there is in the future of this region if we’re given the chance.” Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson echoed these thoughts. “It is really disappointing that we haven’t got the Commonwealth Games,” she said. “We’ve got some of the infrastructure but it doesn’t equate. “We were to have people, events down here, if it was to go for the whole Games, that’s 10 days, the visitor economy would have been huge. You wouldn’t see all the shops empty as they are now, because they would have had a reason (to be open). “It was a real kick in the guts. “The Games would have brought a lot of money to the economy and jobs.” Ever matter-of-fact, the mayor finished by summing up the feelings many locals had of the state government. “People are over promises made and not delivered.” In terms of big news stories in the history of the Express, the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games ranks highly. It was among the most memorable when the Express compiled its list for its 60th anniversary last year. Among other stories was the digging up of Yallourn (circa 1980s), privatisation of the SES (1990s), formation of Latrobe City (1994), the Jaidyn Leskie murder (1997), Black Saturday (2009) and the closure of Hazelwood (2017). Life changed for many locals when the SEC was privatised by the Liberals. It’s pivoted for many under Labor.

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20 years ago the #CommonwealthGames began in Melbourne. It was a 12-day whirlwind in the middle of my three years working for RSN927.

Rinehart's Cash Sweetener Anchors Australia's Stars to Glasgow Pool Gina Rinehart is reportedly offering Dolphins swimmers up to $20,000 per gold medal at Glasgow 2026, giving Channel Seven's Commonwealth Games broadcast a crucial boost.

Rinehart's Cash Sweetener Anchors Australia's Stars to Glasgow Pool

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The posters brought a splash of sporting colour wherever they were displayed! #SportingHeritage #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames

Photograph showing promotional material for the 1970 Commonwealth Games (Douglas Brown Collection, Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive, University of Stirling Archives).

Photograph showing promotional material for the 1970 Commonwealth Games (Douglas Brown Collection, Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive, University of Stirling Archives).

Love these photos from our #TeamScotland Archive showing examples of how some of the posters in our collection were used to promote the #CommonwealthGames in #Edinburgh in 1970
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Great to see #saltire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿taking its place amongst competing nations #commonwealthgames #Victoria #Canada 1994. Before the dawn of #dotScot , but we were there & watched Yvonne Murray win 10k gold #Scotland. Roll on Glasgow 2026. We’ll be there too supporting teamscotland.scot @ceilidhman.bsky.social

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES - 9789403832760 - Bookmundo

Plugging a book for a friend who isn't on here. 🙂 He's an avid athletics fan and has carefully compiled a book of facts and figures about the #CommonwealthGames. If this is your kind of thing maybe you'd be interested in having a look....?
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Last year, @hrw.org also highlighted that as India prepares to host the #CommonwealthGames in 2030 in Ahmedabad, authorities should place workers’ rights, gender equality, and community protections at the center of all preparations.

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Unlock the Commonwealth Games revenue: Target niche sports (Netball, Squash) or neglected nations' pride. Big brands ignore them; you shouldn't. #CommonwealthGames #NicheSports

#commonwealthgames it’s hard to like unionists from Ireland’s occupied counties .. whereas Dublin based sports orgs go out of their way to recognise all traditions (eg Ireland’s Call) .. they continue with the offensive Ulster Banner .. a loyalist symbol that represents <45% of population ..

Former IOA President Suresh Kalmadi, whose died at 81, will leave a mixed legacy. He modernised Indian sport but was in charge of the 2010 #CommonwealthGames, an event so badly organised the country's still trying to shake off the reputation as it bids for 2036 Olympics. Full story in #ZeusFiles ⬇️

BBC loses rights to two iconic events with Wimbledon on new TV channel in 2026 The BBC's dwindling roster of sporting events will be even thinner in 2026

BBC loses rights to two iconic events with Wimbledon on new TV channel in 2026
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TNT Sports takes over Glasgow Commonwealth Games coverage from BBC Home News Social media Organisers confirmed Warner Bros. Discovery has secured the exclusive UK live broadcast and digital media rights as the games come to Glasgow in 2026. TNT Sports have taken over coverage of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year from the BBC. Organisers confirmed Warner Bros. Discovery has secured the exclusive UK live broadcast and digital media rights as the games come to Glasgow in 2026.

TNT Sports takes over Glasgow Commonwealth Games coverage from BBC
So will Isle of Man team coverage be TNT or locla Manx media ?

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Photo of a tv screen saying highlights of Day 3 of the Ashes. But it’s the award ceremony for a different game

#TNTSports . Ah, so the Ashes include India now. Fucking waste of money. What will they show during the #commonwealthGames highlights? NFL? Monkey Tennis?

BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.

Commonwealth Games are in a bad way so makes sense to put the majority of it behind a pay wall to ensure even less people have access to it. 🤔🤔 #CommonwealthGames #Glasgow2026

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So who exactly made the decision that unless Brits have pay-TV they shouldn't get to watch the #CommonwealthGames? @commonwealthgames.bsky.social ?

BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.

#CommonwealthGames The Snooker Shootout is one thing, but this I can't get my head round - #BBC loses broadcast rights to #TNT... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

India will host the centenary #CommonwealthGames in 2030 in Ahmedabad, a moment that could shape not only the Games, but also the country’s bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. | @robnewt.bsky.social
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Ahmedabad Named Host Of Commonwealth Games 2030 - IndiaWest News Ahmedabad Named Host Of Commonwealth Games 2030.

Ahmedabad Named Host Of Commonwealth Games 2030

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Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

The Indian city of #Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport #CommonwealthGames 100 years after the inaugural edition was held in Hamilton, Canada, it was confirmed on Nov.26.
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🚨#BREAKING | Ahmedabad officially announced as host city for 2030 Commonwealth Games! Decision ratified at Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. India beats Nigeria’s Abuja bid; To returns as host 20 years after Delhi 2010.

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Proud moment for every Indian: HM Amit Shah on hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Nov 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the announcement of Ahmedabad being chosen as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, noting that the announcement is a proud moment for every Indian. “The credit is due to the country’s robust sports infrastructure and long-term investment in athlete development for winning the bid. The announcement is a proud moment for every Indian,” said the Home Minister.

Proud moment for every Indian: HM Amit Shah on hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad #Proud #IndianHMAmitShah #CommonwealthGames #Ahmedabad #socialnewsxyz

The first ever Commonwealth Games kicked off in 1930, bringing nations together in sport! #RandomFact #CommonwealthGames #SportsHistory #1930s #FunFact

Matilda - Mascot of the 1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane #Pixel_Dailies #Pixquare #pixelart #Mascot #kangaroo #Australia #Brisbane #CommonwealthGames #Matilda

Another boing boing. 😆

Finnie the unicorn mascot for Commonwealth Games 2026 with staff in James McCune Smith Building

🦄 We're past Halloween, but there's still magic on campus with Finnie and the Commonwealth Games @glasgow2026.bsky.social Team!

Visit them in the James McCune Smith Building before 15:00 today to learn about getting involved as a volunteer! 📍

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Commonwealth Games mascots from the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive, University of Stirling.

A day out for our #CommonwealthGames mascot team at todays International Events Symposium at the University of Stirling. Come say hello!
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Waiting to see what tickets are available…

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The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ticket prices have been announced. They are priced at a ridiculous level unaffordable for many families in the city & beyond. What is the point of the #CommonwealthGames when next to no place now wants to host them?