The Commonwealth Games are fast approaching, with Team Australia gearing up for the first edition of the event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Games.
When are the Commonwealth Games 2022?
The upcoming edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place from July 28 – August 8, 2022, bookmarked by the opening and closing ceremonies.
Due to the rescheduling of other major sporting events such as the UEFA European Women’s Championship, the entire schedule of the Games has been moved by a day from its original dates to avoid any clashes.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2022?
Birmingham is the host city for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Based in the West Midlands region of England, the city will host the Games for the first time ever.
The event will take place in summer, with comfortable temperature highs of 21 degrees Celcius.
Durban was originally named as the host for the 2022 Games but was forced to withdraw in 2017 due to financial problems.
By the end of the year, Birmingham was eventually named the replacement host city.
Commonwealth Games 2022 events
Five new sports will be added this year to the existing 10 core sports from the 2018 Games.
Road cycling, judo, triathlon, table tennis, and wrestling will now feature in Birmingham as part of the latest edition of the Commonwealth Games Charter.
A full breakdown of the events is available here.
Which Aussie athletes are taking part in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
A record 474 Australian athletes participated in 2018, with the size of this year’s team unconfirmed.
Stars from the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo are expected to compete, including Ariarne Titmus (swimming), Nicola McDermott (high jump), and Peter Bol (running).
The Australian contingent will join a pool of approximately 4,500 athletes in Birmingham, stemming from 72 nations.
How to watch the Commonwealth Games in Australia
Channel 7 will broadcast all the action from Birmingham across their free-to-air channels and streaming service 7Plus.
The broadcaster has an exclusive deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation that covers broadcast, digital, radio, social media, and subscription television rights.
Specific details and timings will be announced closer to the event.
Upcoming Commonwealth Games host venues
The Commonwealth Games will return to Australia after 2022, with Victoria officially announced as the host for the 2026 edition.
It marks the first time the Games will not be held exclusively in one city, with a number of regional Victorian cities combing to host various events.
The city of Hamilton in Canada is the likely 2030 host, although this is yet to be confirmed.
