2026 Commonwealth Games

Why the future of the Commonwealth Games is in peril

Canada’s Alberta province has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, citing increased costs. The move comes after Australia’s Victoria also announced that it was abandoning its 2026 bid for the event. The question now being asked is if the sporting affair is relevant

Australia's Gold Coast offers to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria tracks back on bid

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate told the Australian press that the city still had the infrastructure from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in place

Australia pulling out as hosts puts a question mark over Commonwealth Games' future

Australia pulling put of hosting Commonwealth Games is not only a blow for the 2026 edition but it also raises question on the future of the multilateral sporting event.

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

'The Games will not proceed in Victoria in 2026. We have informed Commonwealth Games authorities of our decision to seek to terminate the contract,' Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews.

No Commonwealth Games in 2026? What happens as Victoria pulls out as host

Victoria has stepped away from its hosting duties for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing rising costs. The decision by the Australian region has put the future of the event in peril – will the Games find a new host in three years’ time?