Coca-Cola joins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Official Soft Drinks Partner

The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB have announced a partnership with Glasgow 2026, which will see Coca-Cola serve as the Official Soft Drinks Partner of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as well as an Official Partner of Team Scotland.

The partnership will see Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Powerade, and Smartwater serve as the Official Soft Drink, Sports Drink, and Water providers, respectively, at the Glasgow 2026 Games.

The partnership will also see CCEP partner with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful on a project to clean up the riverbanks closest to the Commonwealth Games sports venues near to the River Clyde. CCEP will provide funding and volunteer support to the project, while all CCEP bottles sold at the venue will be recyclable.

Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, said:

“We’re proud to welcome back one of the world’s most iconic brands to the Commonwealth Games sponsor family. Coca-Cola joins us with a wealth of experience in elevating spectator experience at major events, while also encouraging behaviour change when it comes to sustainability, which supports our ambition to deliver a greener Games. The incredible team at East Kilbride is manufacturing a world-class product locally in Scotland and we’re looking forward to working with the team over the coming months.” 

Stephen Moorhouse, General Manager at CCEP GB, said:

“Supporting the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow feels particularly special for us, because we have strong roots through our local operations in East Kilbride. Working with our partners on the ground, we’re focused on creating a positive impact for communities across Glasgow, and an enjoyable experience for the thousands of people set to attend the Games.”

Seamus Kerrigan, Site Director at CCEP’s East Kilbride facility, said:

“East Kilbride is a big part of our story in Scotland, we’ve been manufacturing locally for over 60 years, so it feels like the right place to share this news as the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow in 2026. Glasgow 2026 is an exciting moment for the country and we’re proud to support the Games in a way that reflects our focus on sustainability and the communities around us.”

Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive of Team Scotland, added:

“Coca-Cola’s commitment to supporting communities, promoting sustainability and celebrating local Scottish manufacturing reflects the values we champion for Team Scotland athletes. We’re thrilled to welcome a world-leading brand who are so embedded within the local community as a partner for Glasgow 2026.”