The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has today confirmed that it will recommend Amdavad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat), will now be put forward to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with the final decision taking place at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on 26 November 2025.

The recommendation of Amdavad follows a detailed process overseen by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee, which assessed candidate cities against a wide range of criteria. Both Amdavad, India, and Abuja, Nigeria, submitted proposals and, given the impressive and ambitious submission from Nigeria, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has agreed to support Nigeria’s hosting ambitions for future Games, including consideration for 2034.

The 2030 Games will mark the centenary of the inaugural event held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.

With Glasgow 2026 fast approaching, today’s recommendation provides an exciting platform for the Centenary Games and beyond, offering long-term stability and momentum. India, the most populous nation in the Commonwealth, has a proud sporting history and a strong record of Commonwealth Games success, finishing fourth on the medal table at Birmingham 2022.

Dr Donald Rukare, Interim President of Commonwealth Sport, said: “We are grateful to both India and Nigeria for the vision and commitment they have shown in developing proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Both proposals were inspiring, reflecting the scale of opportunity within our Commonwealth family.

The Executive Board has carefully considered the Evaluation Committee’s findings and is recommending Amdavad to our membership. This is a significant milestone for the Movement as we look to our Centenary Games, and we now look ahead to the General Assembly in Glasgow where our members will make the final decision.”

Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive at Commonwealth Games Scotland said: “Today’s announcement is great news for the future of the Games, building on the work undertaken in developing an exciting new model for athletes and fans next summer at Glasgow 2026. 

“We look forward to confirmation of the final decision next month’s General Assembly and to welcoming a host for a centenary event that will celebrate not just 100 years of sporting success, but also a strong future for the Commonwealth Games.