2026 Commonwealth Games Tickets Go On Sale — What You Need to Know
The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as organisers announce that tickets are now going on sale for fans eager to attend the event in Glasgow, Scotland. With limited availability, clearly staged ticket-phases, and attractive price points, the launch marks a major milestone in preparations.
Event & Host Background
After the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, withdrew its 2026 hosting commitment, Glasgow stepped in to host the Games, scheduled to run from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
The Games are expected to feature more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, across multiple sports including para-sports.
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Ticketing Plans: Phases & Priority Access
To ensure fairness and reward local support, ticket sales are being rolled out in phases:
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Pre-registration: Fans are asked to register ahead of tickets going live. Registration closed 16 October for priority access.
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Phase 1 – Glasgow area: Residents with a “G” post-code in Glasgow region who registered will get exclusive access from 12:00 noon on Tuesday 21 October.
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Phase 2 – Scotland-wide: From 12:00 noon on Friday 24 October, priority access opens to all Scottish postcodes.
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Phase 3 – UK & International: From 12:00 noon on Monday 27 October (until noon 29 October) for all pre-registered fans from UK and overseas.
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General Public Sale: From 12:00 noon on Thursday 30 October the ticket sale opens fully to the public.
It is emphasised that approximately 500,000 tickets will be made available in this initial sale phase.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Ticket Sale Details
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will run from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Ticket sales began with a pre-sale phase, and the general public sale is set for late October 2025.
| Phase | Target Audience | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
| Pre-Sale One | Glasgow Area (G Postcodes) | Tuesday, Oct 21, 12:00 noon | Friday, Oct 24, 09:00 am |
| Pre-Sale Two | Scotland-Wide (All Scottish Postcodes) | Friday, Oct 24, 12:00 noon | Monday, Oct 27, 09:00 am |
| Pre-Sale Three | UK & International (All other pre-registered fans) | Monday, Oct 27, 12:00 noon | Wednesday, Oct 29, 12:00 noon |
| General Sale | All Public | Thursday, Oct 30, 12:00 noon | Open |
- Note: Pre-sale access required prior registration, which had a deadline of October 16, 2025.
- Approximately 500,000 tickets are available for the Games.
Ticket Prices (Starting At):
- Medal Sessions: 26$
- Non-Medal Sessions: 17$
- Concession Tickets: 12$
To buy tickets, you should go to the official ticketing platform
Official Ticketing Website:
- Main Ticket Hub:
www.glasgow2026.com/get-involved/tickets - Direct Ticketing Portal:
glasgow2026.tmtickets.co.uk(This portal is operated by the Official Ticketing Agent, Ticketmaster Sport Limited, on behalf of Glasgow 2026).
Important Ticket Information:
- The General Public Sale begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 noon (local time).
- Ticket sales before that date (October 21-29) are exclusive pre-sale windows for fans who registered by the October 16 deadline.
- You may need to create an account on the ticketing portal for a smooth checkout process.
