The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the successful Glasgow 2014 Games.

Around 3,000 athletes representing up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will compete across 10 sports. Six Para sports are fully integrated into the programme, including 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball.

3x3 Wheelchair Basketball

The men’s and women’s 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball competitions will take place at the SEC Centre from 24–29 July 2026.

Following its successful Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022, the competition has expanded to eight teams in each gender. Teams have been drawn into two pools of four, with the competition progressing through the pool stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal games.

Men’s Pools

Pool A

  • England
  • Australia
  • Kenya
  • Canada

Pool B

  • Wales
  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
  • Scotland

Women’s Pools

Pool A

  • England
  • Australia
  • South Africa
  • Canada

Pool B

  • Wales
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Scotland

Full Schedule

3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Match Schedule

All times are local.

Friday 24 July

  • 11:40 – Men, Pool A: Canada v Kenya
  • 12:05 – Women, Pool A: England v Australia
  • 16:10 – Women, Pool A: Canada v South Africa
  • 16:35 – Men, Pool A: England v Australia

Saturday 25 July

  • 11:40 – Men, Pool B: Scotland v South Africa
  • 12:05 – Women, Pool B: Wales v India
  • 16:10 – Women, Pool B: Scotland v Nigeria
  • 16:35 – Men, Pool B: Wales v Malaysia

Sunday 26 July

  • 12:20 – Men, Pool A: Australia v Kenya
  • 12:45 – Women, Pool A: England v Canada
  • 14:00 – Men, Pool A: England v Canada
  • 14:25 – Women, Pool A: Australia v South Africa
  • 17:50 – Men, Pool B: South Africa v Wales
  • 18:15 – Women, Pool B: India v Scotland
  • 19:30 – Men, Pool B: Malaysia v Scotland
  • 19:55 – Women, Pool B: Nigeria v Wales

Monday 27 July

  • 12:20 – Women, Pool A: South Africa v England
  • 12:45 – Men, Pool A: Australia v Canada
  • 14:00 – Women, Pool A: Australia v Canada
  • 14:25 – Men, Pool A: Kenya v England
  • 17:50 – Women, Pool B: Wales v Scotland
  • 18:15 – Men, Pool B: Malaysia v South Africa
  • 19:30 – Women, Pool B: India v Nigeria
  • 19:55 – Men, Pool B: Wales v Scotland

Tuesday 28 July – Quarter-finals

  • 18:30 – Men’s quarter-final
  • 19:00 – Men’s quarter-final
  • 20:30 – Women’s quarter-final
  • 21:00 – Women’s quarter-final

Wednesday 29 July – Finals Day

  • 12:30 – Men’s semi-final
  • 13:00 – Men’s semi-final
  • 14:30 – Women’s semi-final
  • 15:00 – Women’s semi-final
  • 17:30 – Men’s bronze-medal game
  • 18:00 – Women’s bronze-medal game
  • 18:30 – Men’s gold-medal game
  • 19:00 – Women’s gold-medal game
  • 20:30 – Men’s medal ceremony
  • 20:45 – Women’s medal ceremony

Competition Format and Team Progression

Following the pool stage, the teams finishing first in Pool A and Pool B progress directly to the semi-finals.

The teams finishing second and third compete in crossover quarter-finals:

  • Game X: 2nd in Pool A v 3rd in Pool B
  • Game Y: 3rd in Pool A v 2nd in Pool B

The semi-finals are then played as follows:

  • Semi-final 1: 1st in Pool A v Winner of Game Y
  • Semi-final 2: 1st in Pool B v Winner of Game X

The schedule is subject to change. Visit the official Glasgow 2026 website for the latest schedule, results and event information.

About the 

Commonwealth Games

Schedule 

Participating Teams

Qualification

Men’s Qualifiers

  1. Host – Scotland
  2. Africa Qualifier – South Africa
  3. Asia Qualifier – Malaysia
  4. Oceania Qualifier – Australia
  5. Americas Qualifier – Canada
  6. Europe Qualifier - England
  7. Wildcard Slot - Wales
  8. Wildcard Slot - Kenya

Women’s Qualifiers

  1. Host – Scotland
  2. Africa Qualifier – Nigeria
  3. Asia Qualifier – India
  4. Oceania Qualifier – Australia
  5. Americas Qualifier – Canada
  6. Europe Qualifier - England
  7. Wildcard Slot - Wales
  8. Wildcard Slot - South Africa
3. Wildcard/Bipartite Invitation – Special Selection by IWBF & CGF
  • Two wildcard slots per gender will be awarded through a selection process involving the IWBF and Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
  • Invitations will be based on factors such as regional representation, previous performance, and participation in CGF development programs.

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Teams must belong to a Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) affiliated with IWBF.
  • Athletes must have an international classification with a confirmed sport class or a review status valid through 2027 or later.
  • All teams must confirm their participation by April 27, 2026.