Ten Possible New Commonwealth Games Locations

Ten Possible New Commonwealth Games Locations

Dylan Leach

Cancel culture has done it again.

This time it’s the 2026 Commonwealth Games which was slated to be hosted in regional Victoria only to have Dan Andrews cancel it as it was deemed too expensive.

Some say the concept is dead, some still have hope.

Perhaps the world sporting landscape has moved on to bigger and better things?

But we here at Neds still think there’s a pulse and have come up with a list of 10 Aussie cities that could have a crack at hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

1 – GOLD COAST

Queensland to the rescue (again)

There’s no doubt that the GC did a fine job hosting the Commonwealth Games back in 2018 and the city has the runs on the board to pull off the event yet again.

Queensland and the Gold Coast, in particular, played a major role in ensuring that the 2020 AFL Season went ahead, hosting the majority of teams living in hubs and Metricon Stadium hosted 47 AFL matches.

The GC is slated to play a vital role in the 2032 Brisbane Games, so why not seize the opportunity to have the Commonwealth Games again?

Just make sure nobody who organised the Closing Ceremony back in 2018 stays well away from them.

2- GEELONG

The city was meant to host the closing ceremony of the canceled Victorian games, but given GMHBA Stadium has had more makeovers than anyone on any Real Housewives series, surely the Cattery could go it alone. 

3 – CHRISTMAS ISLAND

There’s nothing Christmassy what-so-ever about the place, but they do already have a ready-made games village good to go and is a terrific place for a stay for an undisclosed amount of time.

4 – MT ISA

Who could ever forget Mt Isa’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics?

Perhaps the Commonwealth Games could also hit the remote Queensland mining town to really bring the people together, just ask our old mate Bob Katter

5 – FRANKSTON

Everyone’s favorite Melbourne/Mornington Peninsula bayside suburb would be a great place for the Commonwealth Games. 

Sports like Boxing, Karate, Weightlifting and shooting can simply be held on the streets.

One of the local identities can light the Olympic flame with their cigarette lighter and Dermott Brereton can read the oath.

All the stereotypes can be factored in!

Tones and I lives in a massive mansion in the area and can make herself available to sing Dance Monkey at the Opening Ceremony at Frankston Oval – the home of the VFL side the Dolphins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgTNTmmQ7BM

6 – DAPTO

The much-beloved Dapto Dogs track would easily convert into the Olympic Stadium; hosting the opening/closing ceremonies along with the athletics and football final.

The Dapto Dogs were almost gone forever in 2019, but were fortunately saved.

If Dapto can host the Thursday night Dishlickers, it can host the Commonwealth Games 

7 – PERTH

Perth has a reputation for overpriced food, FIFO workers and having a chip on their shoulder for the rest of Australia.

Perth also hosted the 1962 British Empire (Commonwealth) Games.

Prior to last year’s Commonwealth Games, we here at Neds even uncovered that WA was proposing to compete as their own independent nation at the event. 

And Basil Zempalis has already made the case.
 

8- ADELAIDE

The city of churches did a brilliant job hosting Gather Round, so why not have a crack at an

This ad featuring Johnny Farnham singing about Rundle Mall proves exactly what would be installed for an Opening Ceremony of the Adelaide games…at an affordable price. 

9 – DON’T HAVE THEM

Don’t be that guy.

The Commonwealth Games are fun.

How often do you see Isle of Man win gold?

Exactly.

Move right along. 

10 – TASSIE

So they kinda alreay sorta have an AFL team, but surely getting the Commonwealth Games will shut up the Stick Ya Stadium Up a Bum crowd…

Perhaps they could sing it at the opening ceremony?