WORK is underway on the delivery of a ‘world-class’ athletics track at Scotstoun Stadium ahead of Glasgow 2026.
The installation of the new track, which will run until September 5, represents the first phase of work at the stadium, which is in the west end of the city and is home to the Glasgow Warriors rugby team.
The stadium was identified as the ideal venue to host athletics due to its existing infrastructure and the ‘minimal’ venue readiness work and overlay required. To allow access to the track, the stadium’s west and east stands will be removed before being reinstated ahead of the start of the Glasgow Warriors’ competitive season in September. As part of the legacy of Glasgow 2026, the track will be gifted to the city.
Glasgow 2026 chief executive, Phil Batty OBE, said, “There will be an electric atmosphere at Scotstoun Stadium, given the calibre and scale of the athletics competition taking place there. The return of the Commonwealth Mile will be one of the must-see moments of the Games. Our investment will not only provide world-class facilities for the Commonwealth’s leading athletes, but it will also create a local legacy, strengthening opportunities for grassroots Athletics post-Games. We can’t wait to see Scotstoun Stadium come alive in July 2026 and the brilliant sporting moments that will take place in this incredible venue.”
Chair of Glasgow Life, Bailie Annette Christie, added, “The new track being installed at Scotstoun Stadium represents a significant and welcome investment in Glasgow by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company ahead of the Games next year. The new track will mean athletes of all ages across Glasgow can train and compete like the best athletics stars in the world and will be a legacy for the city for years to come.”
