Glasgow 2026 finds healthcare partner in Bupa

Global healthcare company Bupa has been revealed as the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, a Partner of Commonwealth Sport’s GAPS Programme, and an Official Partner for Team Scotland, following a new partnership agreement with Commonwealth Sport.

The partnership will see Bupa work towards “making cities healthier” and increase awareness regarding “the environment’s role in preventative healthcare.”

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place between July 23 and August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Katie Sadleir, CEO of Commonwealth Sport, commented:

“We are delighted to have Bupa’s support for our pre-Games GAPS camp. Bringing Para athletes and their coaches together from across the Commonwealth in the final days before Glasgow 2026, the camp is an important part of helping athletes arrive ready to perform at their best. We are grateful to Bupa for helping to make this possible and can’t wait to see this exceptional group of athletes take their place on the Games stage.” 

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

“This is a partnership founded on common values and we are proud to welcome Bupa as a Principal Partner. Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is all about sport as a force for good, so it is a fantastic opportunity to be able to link up with a leading healthcare partner to work towards building a healthier nation. Bupa’s purpose in encouraging participation in sport aligns perfectly with our ambitions to deliver a Games that’s inclusive at its heart, one where everyone belongs. We look forward to collaborating and showcasing how movement and health go hand in hand at Glasgow 2026.”

Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO of Bupa, added:

“We’re incredibly proud to be the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sport has a unique ability to bring people together and play a powerful role in supporting both physical and mental health. This partnership reflects our ambition to help more people experience the positive impact of movement on our health. Glasgow 2026’s vision for a more inclusive and sustainable Games strongly aligns with our own, and we’re excited to play a part in helping bring that to life.” 

Colin Millar, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Team Scotland, added:

“Team Scotland is delighted to welcome Bupa as an official partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their core values of inclusion and accessibility to physical activity are shared with us and we look forward to working together to create a lasting impact from these Games.”