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The King and Queen will officially open the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, joining athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to kick off 10 days of competition.
The Canadian Province of Alberta has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to the high costs involved, following the recent withdrawal of Victoria in Australia from hosting the 2026 edition. The Commonwealth Games Federation expressed disappointment but stated that discussions with potential future hosts are ongoing. The withdrawal of Alberta raises questions about the future of the Commonwealth Games, despite the success of Birmingham 2022.
The Canadian province of Alberta has cancelled its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to the estimated cost of C$2.7bn (£1.5bn; $2bn), which the government deemed too high to bear. The joint bid, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, was expected to spread competitions and events between various locations. The decision was made in light of concerns about the burden on taxpayers, as the corporate sponsorship model and limited broadcast revenues would have placed 93% of the costs on the public. This follows Australia's withdrawal from hosting the 2026 games due to budget blowouts.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia are in doubt after the state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The projected cost had tripled, making it "well and truly too much" for Victoria to bear. The estimated cost of the event had risen to over A$6 billion, more than twice the estimated economic benefit it would bring. Victoria will still complete stadium upgrades promised for the games but will redirect the saved money towards housing and tourism initiatives.