Glasgow is expected to host the next Commonwealth Games in 2026, with the deadline to formally accept or decline the offer looming.<br /><br />The event was originally due to take place in the Australian state of Victoria, however, the country withdrew because of rising costs. <br /><br />Talks have been underway with the Common Wealth Games Scotland, discussing a scaled back version of events with the federation capital pledging to contribute £100 million. <br /><br />The Scottish Government has warned no public funds will handed over and that hosting the games would carry a reputation risk and financial risk, though the Scottish body insists it would not need tax payer money. <br /><br />While a final decision is to be made in the coming weeks, talks continue. <br /><br />The challenge is that what is being proposed is a smaller version of the 2014 games hosted here, with fewer sports over fewer sites, a model not previously done. <br /><br />The government is concerned over whether it can be achieved or not, and whether it will harm their strong reputation achieved from their 2014 go.
