The 23rd Commonwealth Games are set to take place in Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, featuring 74 Commonwealth Games Associations competing for 645 medals across 215 events in 10 sports. Six of these sports include Para sport competition: 3x3 basketball, athletics, bowls, cycling, swimming, and weightlifting. The remaining four sports are artistic gymnastics, boxing, judo, and netball.
Medal Table Format and Historical Dominance
The medal table is sorted by number of gold medals, followed by silver, then bronze, rather than by total medal count. Australia topped the table in Birmingham 2022 with a 179-medal haul that included 67 golds. They were followed by England, Canada, India, and New Zealand, which also occupy the top five spots in the competition's all-time medal table in the same order. These nations are expected to dominate once again.
Hosts Scotland Aim for Improvement
Hosts Scotland will hope to improve on their 13 gold medals collected in 2022. The Games will feature 74 Commonwealth Games Associations, all of which are expected to send athletes to the championships. According to the Commonwealth Games Federation, the event will showcase a diverse range of sports and para-sport disciplines, highlighting inclusivity and athletic excellence.
Key Facts and Figures
With 645 medals on offer across 215 events, the 2026 Glasgow Games promise intense competition. The inclusion of Para sports in six disciplines underscores the commitment to accessibility and diversity. The top five nations from 2022—Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand—are likely to lead the standings again, but host nation Scotland will be aiming to climb the table.
