Commonwealth Games generated £223m for Scotland

The Commonwealth Games delivered more in economic activity than it cost to host as organisers proved the viability of a slimmed-down iteration of the event. The 2026 Commonwealth Games, which took place this summer in Glasgow, cost less than £160m to stage after the Scottish city stepped in for Victoria when the Australian state pulled out citing funding issues. The 11-day competition generated £176m in economic value for Glasgow while the figure for the wider Scottish region was £223m.  Commonwealth Games Scotland’s Ian Reid said: Two years ago, when the future of these Games was uncertain, we believed Scotland could step forward and lead to provide a solution that could not only reset and secure the future of the Games but also deliver an outstanding event in a responsible and sustainable way, while showcasing our athletes on the world stage. Commonwealth Games boost It was a reminder of what makes the Commonwealth Games so special. Everyone who worked tirelessly to