Work Begins Scotstoun Stadium Upgrade Ahead Glasgow 2026 Games

Work has commenced on upgrading Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone in the event's preparations. The stadium, home to the Glasgow Warriors rugby team, is undergoing removal of its existing athletics track and temporary stands, with a new world-class surface to be laid by September. This redevelopment is the first phase of work at Scotstoun, which was chosen for its existing infrastructure requiring minimal additional preparation. The Commonwealth Games, a scaled-back event due to short notice, will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, featuring 10 sports across four venues and attracting around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. Importantly, no public money will be spent on the upgrades, and the new athletics track will be gifted to the city after the Games. Glasgow last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014, which were widely regarded as a major success, and organizers anticipate an electric atmosphere at Scotstoun during the athletics competitions.