King Charles opens Commonwealth Games with vibrant ceremony in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games commenced in Glasgow with an opening ceremony featuring King Charles III and performances highlighting Scottish culture. Gathered at the Hydro Arena, approximately 10,000 attendees witnessed the celebration, which included athletes from 74 nations. The event was marked by traditional Scottish acts, such as a haka from the Samoa team and a performance of 'Flower of Scotland'. With the King's presence, Glasgow's successful hosting comes just after a change in venue plans due to Victoria's withdrawal in 2023. This edition of the Games returns with diminished sports compared to 2014 but carries forward the legacy of the previous Glasgow Games, culminating with the closing ceremony on August 2.
- •King Charles III arrived in a Tardis at the ceremony.
- •Over 10,000 people attended the opening in Glasgow.
- •Athletes from 74 nations participated in the festivities.
- •The event highlighted Scottish culture with musical performances.
- •Games conclude with the closing ceremony on August 2.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — King Charles emerges from Doctor Who's TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
"King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.” Charles formally opened the Games in his role as head of the Commonwealth. The opening ceremony show began with a clip of what organizers called “the world’s most famous police box” from the iconic sci-fi TV series going on a journey around Scotland.
"King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:28 PMKing Charles emerges from Doctor Who's TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.” Charles formally opened the Games in his role as head of the Commonwealth. The opening ceremony show began with a clip of what organizers called “the world’s most famous police box” from the iconic sci-fi TV series going on a journey around Scotland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:13 PMKing's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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