
Glasgow Celebrates: Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony Features Star-Studded Lineup
The Independent Sport•
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow conclude on Sunday, August 2, with an exciting closing ceremony at the Hydro. After eleven days of intense multi-sport competition, Australia stands at the top of the medal table with 104 medals and 48 golds, followed closely by Canada and England.
The ceremony will kick off at 9 PM BST, with coverage beginning at 7:30 PM BST on TNT Sports 2. Fans can also stream the event on HBO Max.
Highlights of the Event:
- Headlining Performance: Simple Minds, the iconic Scottish rock band.
- Other Performers: BEMZ, Cammy Barnes, Sandi Thom, and Delta Goodrem—making her third appearance at a Commonwealth Games ceremony after performing in 2006 and 2018.
- Formal Handover: The ceremony will feature a handover to Ahmedabad, the Indian city set to host the 2030 Games. This segment will showcase performances by Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna.
As the games draw to a close, the closing ceremony promises to be a spectacular celebration of sport, culture, and camaraderie.
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