EXCLUSIVE: A dress rehearsal was held in front of 4,000 volunteers, featuring pipers, musicians and sporting stars. "It was amazing," a source said. "But emotional, many were in tears."

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is yet to sell out, as are several events on a much-reduced programme from the last time the city hosted in 2014

The lawn bowlers will be the first athletes from Team Wales in action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ross Owen is in men's singles action against Mohammed Ayub Qureshi from Pakistan at the SEC from 12:20 BST.

CWG 2026 begins on July 23. Check India's complete Day 1 schedule, athletes in action, opening ceremony timings and live streaming details.

The OVO Hydro at Glasgow provides a spectacular backdrop for the opening ceremony, marking a historic first as the Commonwealth Games are officially opened indoors

Tiara DeRosa and Caitlyn Bobb have been given the top honours at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on Thursday. Discus thrower DeRosa has been selected to carry the Bermuda flag as the Glasgow

Heres everything you need to know about Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain, the two decorated Olympians selected to lead Team India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

The inauguration of the upcoming Commonwealth Games will showcase Scottish talent as the capital welcomes the world, while the musical acts set to take centre stage at the iconic Hydro stadium on 23 July are revealed.