Commonwealth Games opening ceremony set for Thursday in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony takes place on Thursday, July 23, at 8 PM BST at the Hydro in Glasgow. The event precedes 10 days of competition featuring over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, vying for 215 gold medals. The ceremony will showcase customized batons representing each nation's culture, with performances from artists including Tom Walker, KT Tunstall, and Nina Nesbitt. Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy will also participate in the ceremony, marking a significant moment following his cancer diagnosis nearly two years ago.
- •Opening ceremony starts at 8 PM BST on July 23
- •More than 3,000 athletes competing from 74 nations
- •Customized batons will represent each nation's culture
- •Performers include Tom Walker and KT Tunstall
- •Sir Chris Hoy to mark a significant moment during the event
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