Commonwealth Games Scotland is delighted to learn of the formal proposal submissions from colleagues in India and Nigeria to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.  

Both nations are bidding for the centenary edition of the Games, which will follow the eagerly anticipated Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the recently announced Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta in 2027.  

With strong interest in the 2034 Games, the future looks incredibly bright for Commonwealth Sport – demonstrating the continued attraction and importance of the event and importance of Scotland stepping up to host the upcoming event.  

Ian Reid CBE, Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said:  

“This is great news for the future of the Games. It’s fantastic to see interest from across the globe, regenerating the movement and highlighting the importance of the work undertaken in developing a new model for Glasgow in 2026. 

“A key driver in Commonwealth Games Scotland stepping forward was not only to secure a Games for our athletes in 2026 but also ensure a future where the Commonwealth Games remains a central focus.  

”We look forward to seeing how the process develops and to welcoming a host for 2030 who will carry the momentum from Glasgow into a strong future for the Games.” 

Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare said:  

“We are delighted to confirm that India and Nigeria have submitted exciting formal proposals to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. This positive response from two sporting powerhouse nations of the Commonwealth demonstrates the continued significance and legacy potential of the Commonwealth Games and the strength and appeal of our reimagined, sustainable Games model. 

“I would like to thank the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA) of India and Nigeria and their respective Governments for the dynamic and ambitious spirit in which they have engaged in the collaborative dialogue phase. The Commonwealth Sport team has been inspired by the National Sports Policies presented and excited about how the Games can advance national ambitions and create legacy benefits for local communities. 

“The 2030 Evaluation Commission now has the important and difficult task of reviewing and evaluating the proposals and recommending a host to the Executive Board and ultimately, the 74 nation and territory members of the Commonwealth Sport Movement.” 

Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir CNZM said:  

“We have made significant progress over the last 12 months, securing Glasgow as host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and announcing Malta as host of the next Commonwealth Youth Games in 2027. I would like to thank all of the member countries who participated in the Expression of Interest process, and of course, to credit Glasgow and Scotland for setting a truly collaborative, flexible and pioneering example with their 2026 model, which is inspiring new, diverse countries to consider hosting the Games in the decades ahead. 

“Today’s announcement also sends a strong signal to our athlete community that the Commonwealth Games remains a major milestone in the global sporting calendar and will continue to be an event that attracts the very best athletes.” 

Both proposals will now be assessed by an Evaluation Commission appointed by the CS Executive Board, including in-person presentations by the Candidate Hosts at a meeting in London in late September 2025. The Evaluation Commission will report its findings to the CS Executive Board, which will recommend a host to the 74 member nations and territories for approval at the General Assembly in late November 2025 in Glasgow.