Glasgow businesses urged to seize Games opportunity

With the Games designed around a compact city-centre footprint, organisers believe Glasgow is uniquely positioned to maximise the benefits for local businesses. Four competition venues will sit within an eight-mile corridor, creating a concentrated hub of activity that is expected to drive footfall across the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.

More than 700,000 people are expected to be in Glasgow during the Games, including athletes, officials, volunteers and visitors from 74 competing nations and territories

Over 800 accredited international journalists will also be reporting from the city.

The Games will also coincide with an expanded Glasgow 2026 Festival, which is taking place from now until the 9 August, featuring Glasgow Mela, the Merchant City Festival, major commissions and come and try sporting events The Festival will create additional opportunities for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses to attract visitors and residents.

Alison McRae, senior director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce said: "The Commonwealth Games presents a significant opportunity for businesses across Glasgow. There is a real sense of excitement and ambition as we prepare to welcome the world to our city.

"Glasgow is of course recognised globally as a leading host of major events, and Glasgow 2026 provides another opportunity to build on that reputation. The Games has already helped to create jobs and support local businesses and hosting this important Commonwealth event can allow us to showcase everything that makes Glasgow such a vibrant and dynamic city and to attract further investment.

"We are encouraging businesses of all sizes to get involved through the All-In campaign. With the right preparation, the economic benefits can be embraced in full by our businesses across Glasgow."