Commonwealth Games 2026

The Commonwealth Games provides an amazing opportunity for English athletes to compete at the highest level for their country, and we are pleased to see the Games return to the UK, following the huge success of Birmingham 2022.
2026 will provide a unique opportunity for athletes to potentially compete in two major competitions within the UK, with the Birmingham 2026 European Championships taking place shortly after the Commonwealth Games, bringing an exciting summer of athletics to England.
Team Information for 2026
Commonwealth Games England has officially informed us that our athlete allocation for the England track and field team at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be 58, in addition to our para-athletes, who will follow an invitation process for selection.
England Athletics intend to nominate the maximum number of athletes, based on the number of team places made available by Commonwealth Games England, with the aim of securing the maximum number of medal placings.
Selection Policies
England Athletics and Commonwealth Games England are pleased to announce the Athletics and Para Athletics Selection Policies for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. These policies detail the criteria England Athletics will use to nominate athletes to Commonwealth Games England for ratification.
- Download Athletics Selection Policy (PDF 330kB)
- Download Para Athletics Selection Policy (PDF 290kB)
- Download Appeals Policy (PDF 180kB)
- Download May 2025 update webinar recording (coming soon)
Future planned webinars for the Commonwealth Games
- 17 September 2025: Update about the Games and revisiting the selection policies.
Register for September update webinar - January 2026: Updates from the Games and a focus on the Para Selection Policy.
Register for January update webinar - March 2026: Updates from the Games and a focus on the Athletics Selection Policy and Meeting
Register for March update webinar - May / June 2026: Updates from the Games and a focus on the Athletics Selection Policy and Meeting
Register for June update webinar