In a move set to redefine the delivery of world-class sporting events, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has appointed Trivandi as Official Event Delivery Partner.
The appointment brings together Glasgow’s celebrated reputation as a world-leading host city with Trivandi’s proven track record in advisory, design and venue delivery services for major international events, including every Summer Olympic Games since London 2012, the last three Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cups and World Expos.
A Transformative Games Delivery Model
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August next summer, will mark a new era for Commonwealth Sport, with a more sustainable and inclusive delivery model. As the Official Event Delivery Partner, Trivandi will be responsible for the overlay and venue operations at Glasgow's iconic, world-class sports venues, transforming them into Commonwealth Games ready facilities.
At the heart of the model is our ‘One Team’ approach which will embed our international specialists into key operational roles in the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, and a commitment to recruiting 250 workforce roles to deliver the Games, with the majority from within Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Glasgow 2026 will set a new benchmark for future Games, providing a replicable framework for future hosts across the Commonwealth, demonstrating how cities can stage world-class sporting competitions while maximising local employment benefits and minimising environmental impact. This will ensure the Games remain accessible to nations and territories of all sizes and economic circumstances while delivering meaningful legacy benefits.
Phil Batty OBE, CEO of Glasgow 2026, says:
“There is no better city than Glasgow to host this forward-thinking delivery model and change how the future of major multi-sport events are delivered. Our partnership with Trivandi signals our absolute confidence in delivering an exceptional Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next summer.
Trivandi’s world-class expertise and shared values of innovation, inclusion and impact will ensure Glasgow 2026 is remembered not only for outstanding sport but for the positive impacts it delivers for communities, businesses as well as future host nations and the next generation of world-class athletes.”
James Bulley OBE, CEO and Co-founder of Trivandi, said:
“Glasgow 2026 represents a pivotal moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement. We are proud to pioneer a new Games model that demonstrates world-class events can be delivered sustainably and cost-effectively while investing in Glasgow’s people, communities and sporting future.”
Commonwealth Sport CEO, Katie Sadleir said:
“Glasgow 2026 will be a bridge to the Commonwealth Games of tomorrow - a bold, reimagined model that prioritises flexibility, sustainability and inclusivity. By drawing on Trivandi’s world-class expertise, it’s set to maximise local employment benefits and minimise environmental impact. It will be a truly transformative Games.”
Transforming Venues for the Games
Trivandi will lead the transformation of Glasgow’s existing sports venues into world-class Games facilities, working across iconic locations such as:
- Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
- Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
- Tollcross International Swimming Centre
- Scotstoun Stadium
From installing temporary seating and broadcast platforms to coordinating safety, catering and conducting comprehensive accessibility audits and implementing venue enhancements, we will ensure every venue is Games-ready — and that all temporary infrastructure is carefully removed for community use post-Games.
Knowledge Transfer and Skills Legacy
Central to the new model is knowledge transfer. Through theأكاديمية, local talent will be trained in major event planning and delivery, earning internationally recognised qualifications. This will create career pathways for the next generation of event professionals in Scotland and across the Commonwealth.
Alison Giles, Director of Trivandi Academy, said:
“We’re committed to empowering the next generation of event professionals who will carry Glasgow’s sporting legacy forward.”
Sustainability by Design
Trivandi’s award-winning sustainability arm, The Bulb, will ensure every element of venue transformation is designed for reuse, monitored for energy efficiency, and minimises environmental impact.
Looking Ahead to Glasgow 2026
With the largest Para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history and a concentrated venue footprint bringing fans closer to the action than ever before, Glasgow 2026 is already set to be one of the most inclusive and accessible major multi-sport events ever staged. Trivandi will conduct comprehensive accessibility audits and implement venue enhancements to ensure exceptional experiences for all.
With our track record across Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cups and World Expos, this partnership will set a new benchmark for sustainable, impactful, and inclusive major events.
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