Stop the bus, it’s 50 Days to Go until Glasgow 2026
A special fleet of buses have been revealed to mark 50 days to go until Glasgow welcomes 3,000 of the world’s best athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete in an 11-day celebration of sport.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will return to the city from 23 July to 2 August, staging record-breaking competition across an eight-mile corridor in the city.
First Travel Solutions, a leading provider of transport management and mobility solutions for major events, has been appointed as an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The company will play a vital role in delivering safe, secure and reliable transport services for athletes, VIPs and Games stakeholders, while providing expert event transport management. First Travel Solutions will help support Glasgow 2026's ambition to deliver a more environmentally responsible Games.
The partnership was announced with Finnie, the Official Games Mascot, who features on the bus alongside some of the most well-known athletes.
First Travel Solutions also becomes an Official Supporter of Team Scotland.
Simon Cursio, Managing Director at First Travel Solutions, said: “The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will showcase world-class sport on a global stage, and we're delighted to be helping to keep the Games moving.
“From transporting athletes and VIPs to managing the complex logistics behind the scenes, our role is to ensure every journey runs smoothly so competitors and organisers can focus on delivering an unforgettable event.
“With just 50 days to go, seeing the Games buses on the streets of Glasgow makes it feel real. We can't wait to welcome the world to the city and support a Games that is not only memorable but also more sustainable.”
Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026, added: “50 days to go is a huge milestone for us and it now feels very real after seeing these incredible buses. You certainly won’t miss them when they’re on the road.
“We’re encouraging active travel across our eight-mile corridor of iconic venues, meaning we’ve reduced the volume of vehicles needed to power a major multi-sport event and we’re proud to have First Travel Solutions supporting our ambitions.”
The final ticket drop for Glasgow 2026 is now live with tickets available across all sports. Visit Glasgow2026.com to find the full sporting schedule and available tickets.
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About Glasgow 2026
Glasgow 2026 promises an altogether brilliant Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August and combining world‑class sport with a future‑focused vision delivered through the vibrant spirit of the city. Set within a concentrated eight‑mile corridor, the Games will feature 10 sports and 6 Para sports, across four iconic venues, including Scotstoun Stadium, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome & Arena and Tollcross International Swimming Centre. Highlights include a record-breaking Para sport programme, the biggest Track Cycling, Swimming and 3x3 Basketball competitions in Commonwealth Games history, and the return of the Commonwealth Mile in Athletics.
Alongside the Games, the Glasgow 2026 Festival will feature a vibrant programme of culture, music, sport and community‑led celebrations. Running from 23 May to 9 August, the Festival will feature world‑class creative talent alongside local events delivered by community groups and sports clubs. With opportunities for people of all ages to get active and get involved, it will create a citywide celebration that brings communities together, inspires participation and amplifies the excitement of the Games.
Led by Chair George Black CBE and Chief Executive Officer Phil Batty OBE, Glasgow 2026 Limited is the privately funded Organising Company responsible for delivering the Games. Based in the city centre, the organisation employs nearly 200 people and will generate an estimated £150 million in local economic activity, welcoming 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, supported by 3,000 volunteers and thousands of fans from across Glasgow and beyond.
About Commonwealth Sport
Commonwealth Sport is the organisation with responsibility for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, and for delivering the vision of the Commonwealth Sport Movement: 'Our Commonwealth, united through sport'.
Our mission is to deliver inspirational and impactful Games; to excite and empower athletes and young people; and to drive equality in sport and society across the Commonwealth. Established in 1930, the Commonwealth Sport Movement brings together 74 independent nations and territories creating a diverse Commonwealth community of over 2.5 billion individuals, representing one-third of the world's population.
Together we stand as a beacon of unity, diversity, and equality, completely integrating Para athletes, driving gender equality and advocating for legacy and social change through sport.
About Commonwealth Games Scotland
Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) is one of 74 Commonwealth Games Associations who are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Commonwealth Games Scotland is the lead body for Commonwealth sport in Scotland, and is the organisation responsible for selecting, preparing and leading Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games.
Scotland has competed in every Games since the first Empire Games in 1930 and has hosted the Games three times - twice in Edinburgh 1970 and 1986 and most recently in Glasgow in 2014.
Working closely with Scotland’s national governing bodies of sport and the sportscotland institute of sport, Commonwealth Games Scotland aims to have the best prepared team possible at every Games, creating the right performance environment and giving athletes every opportunity to excel at the Games, as part of a world class sporting system. Commonwealth Games Scotland and its member sports rely on investment, including National Lottery support, from sportscotland, the national agency for sport. CGS also actively seeks additional support for team preparations from commercial partners, fundraising activities and the Commonwealth Games Endowment Trust.