Adelaide Is Likely To Host The Commonwealth Games 2026

Huge boost to the state's economy


1 February 2019

Emma Charlton

Adelaide could be a very real choice for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

A new report's found the Games' Federation made a second trip to our City last year and has declared our infrastructure and hosting capabilities almost games-ready.

They've given us the thumbs up ahead of Sydney and Perth.

But it's unsure whether the State Government are fully behind the idea as they're yet to commit to a costings study.

Last year's event on the Gold Coast attracted 1.3 million visitors and a $2.5 billion boost to the State's economy.

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