National Teams
Volleyball Australia statement on Glasgow 2026
Volleyball Australia can confirm beach volleyball has been ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games program in Glasgow.
Naturally this is disappointing news for our athletes, including our developing teams, with the Commonwealth Games a marquee tournament on our international calendar.
Volleyball Australia was excited about the prospect of Australia hosting another home Commonwealth Games in 2026 as it would have provided excellent opportunities for athletes, fans and volunteers. But with the Andrews Government sensationally withdrawing its support for Victoria to host the Games, today’s announcement is yet another blow for our sport as well as many Commonwealth Games sports.
With the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council short lead in time to deliver a Games in 2026 has meant the program was forced to be cut to just 10 sports, almost half the program.
Volleyball Australia CEO Andrew Dee said: “We are deeply disappointed with the news that beach volleyball won’t feature as part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games program in Glasgow.
“We appreciate that the program needed to be reduced to cater for the short lead in time the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council will have to deliver the Commonwealth Games, after the event was in jeopardy due to the Andrews’ Government withdrawing its support for Victoria to host.
“Volleyball Australia remains committed to working with Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) to remain a member sport and to make a return to the 2030 Commonwealth Games. We wish all the Australian sports contesting the 2026 Commonwealth Games the very best of luck.
“Right now, our focus is on preparing to host the 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide from 14-23 November 2025. 96 teams from approximately 50 nations will be taking part, making it the largest and most exciting beach volleyball event on the international calendar, bigger than the Paris Olympic tournament under the Eiffel Tower. It will be our opportunity to showcase Australia as a world-class host,” he said.
