The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August 2026, and the schedule grid (shown in the image) is designed to be simple: blue blocks mark competition days, while yellow blocks show gold medal events with the number of medal finals on that date.
Important: all dates/times in the schedule are in British Summer Time (BST / UTC+1).
This guide extracts the complete sport-by-sport timetable and the daily medal rhythm, so you can quickly plan what to watch and which days will be the most medal-heavy.
Schedule Overview: Key Dates You Should Know
Opening Ceremony (OC)
- Thursday, 23 July 2026 — Opening Ceremony day
- Medal events: 0 (as shown in the “Daily medal events” row)
Closing Ceremony (CC)
- Sunday, 2 August 2026 — Closing Ceremony day
- Still includes multiple medal sessions across sports before the Games conclude.
Sport-by-Sport Schedule From the Image
The table below summarizes competition windows (blue) and gold medal days (yellow) exactly as shown in the uploaded schedule.
| Sport | Competition Days (Blue) | Gold Medal Days (Yellow: # of medal events) | Total Medal Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3×3 Basketball | 24–28 Jul | 29 Jul: 4 | 4 |
| Artistic Gymnastics | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 24 Jul: 1, 25 Jul: 1, 26 Jul: 2, 27 Jul: 5, 28 Jul: 5 | 14 |
| Athletics | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 27 Jul: 9, 28 Jul: 6, 29 Jul: 8, 30 Jul: 7, 31 Jul: 10, 1 Aug: 19 | 59 |
| Bowls | 24–27 Jul, 29 Jul–1 Aug | 28 Jul: 3, 2 Aug: 4 | 7 |
| Boxing | 24–29 Jul, 31 Jul | 1 Aug: 14 | 14 |
| Judo | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 31 Jul: 5, 1 Aug: 5, 2 Aug: 4 | 14 |
| Netball | 25 Jul–1 Aug | 2 Aug: 1 | 1 |
| Para Powerlifting | — (medal session shown directly) | 24 Jul: 4 | 4 |
| Swimming | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 24 Jul: 9, 25 Jul: 8, 26 Jul: 9, 27 Jul: 9, 28 Jul: 10, 29 Jul: 11 | 56 |
| Track Cycling | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 30 Jul: 7, 31 Jul: 7, 1 Aug: 6, 2 Aug: 6 | 26 |
| Weightlifting | — (medal sessions shown directly) | 26 Jul: 3, 27 Jul: 4, 28 Jul: 3, 29 Jul: 3, 30 Jul: 3 | 16 |
Daily Medal Events: The Best Days to Watch
This is the exact daily medal count from the schedule image (BST/UTC+1). If you want maximum finals, this section is your shortcut.
| Date | Day | Daily Medal Events | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Thu | 0 | 0 |
| 24 Jul | Fri | 14 | 14 |
| 25 Jul | Sat | 9 | 23 |
| 26 Jul | Sun | 14 | 37 |
| 27 Jul | Mon | 26 | 63 |
| 28 Jul | Tue | 27 | 90 |
| 29 Jul | Wed | 26 | 116 |
| 30 Jul | Thu | 17 | 133 |
| 31 Jul | Fri | 21 | 154 |
| 1 Aug | Sat | 44 | 198 |
| 2 Aug | Sun | 15 | 215 |
Quick watch-planning tips
- First big medal day: 24 July (14 medal events) — swimming, gymnastics, and early finals begin.
- Midweek medal surge: 27–29 July (26–27–26) — packed with swimming finals and the start of athletics medals.
- Biggest day of the Games: Saturday, 1 August (44 medal events)
Expect major moments in Athletics (19 finals) plus Boxing (14 finals) and more. - Finale day: 2 August (15 medal events) — a strong closing slate with medals in Track Cycling, Judo, Bowls, and Netball, before the Closing Ceremony.
Final Takeaway: How the Schedule Flows
Glasgow 2026 follows a clean three-phase pattern:
Fast finish (30 Jul–2 Aug): Track Cycling drives the final weekend, while Judo, Bowls, and Netball close out the Games.
Early medal rush (24–29 Jul): Swimming and Artistic Gymnastics dominate the podiums.
Stadium spotlight (27 Jul–1 Aug): Athletics ramps up and peaks on 1 August.