The 2022 Commonwealth Games will be held in Birmingham and other parts of the West Midland region from July 28th to August 8th, 2022. Venues in Coventry, Royal Leamington Spa, Sandwell, and London will also feature in the Games.
What is the Commonwealth Games 2022 schedule?
How do you watch it and where do you get the tickets for various events?
We’ll answer all these questions (and more) in this article.
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The Commonwealth Games 2022 Schedule
While the original host city of Durban, South Africa, pulled out, Birmingham is all set to make this the most memorable and inclusive Commonwealth Games to date. This, in fact, makes this event more exciting than the European Championship, the Soccer World Cup, or the Olympic Games!
For the first time in Commonwealth Games history, there will be more womens sport events than men’s events and a historic 42 para sport events. The medal sessions at the Birmingham 2022 festival begin on Friday 29 July for gymnastics, swimming, cycling, and triathlon.
Find out when and where your favourite sporting event is being held with this comprehensive schedule of Commonwealth Games 2022 dates and venues around the West Midlands:
Event | Sub-Events | Venue(s) | Dates | No. Of Events |
Opening Ceremony | Alexander Stadium | 28th July 2022 | ||
Athletics & Para Athletics | Marathon | Smithfield – Victoria Park | 30th July 2022 | 4 |
Track And Field | Alexander Stadium | 2nd Aug – 7th Aug 2022 | 46 | |
Aquatics | Diving | Sandwell | 4th Aug – 8th Aug 2022 | 12 |
Swimming | 29th July – 3rd Aug 2022 | 54 | ||
Badminton | The NEC | 29th July – 8th Aug 2022 | 6 | |
3X3 Basketball & Wheelchair Basketball | Smithfield | 29th July – 2nd Aug 2022 | 4 | |
Beach Volleyball | Smithfield | 30th July – 7th Aug 2022 | 2 | |
Boxing | The NEC | 29th July – 7th Aug 2022 | 16 | |
Cricket T20 | Edgbaston | 29th July – 7th Aug 2022 | 1 | |
Cycling & Para Cycling | Mountain Bike | Cannock Chase Forest | 3rd Aug 2022 | 2 |
Road Race | St Nicholas Park | 7th Aug 2022 | 2 | |
Time Trial | West Park | 4th Aug 2022 | 2 | |
Track | Lee Valley Velopark | 29th July – 1st Aug 2022 | 20 | |
Gymnastics | Artistic | Arena Birmingham | 29th Jul – 2nd Aug 2022 | 14 |
Rhythmic | Arena Birmingham | 4th Aug – 6th Aug 2022 | 6 | |
Hockey | University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre | 29th July – 8th Aug 2022 | 2 | |
Judo | Coventry Arena | 1st Aug – 3rd Aug 2022 | 14 | |
Lawn Bowls & Para Lawn Bowls | Victoria Park | 29th July – 6th Aug 2022 | 11 | |
Netball | The NEC | 29th July – 7th Aug 2022 | 1 | |
Para Powerlifting | The NEC | 4th Aug 2022 | 4 | |
Rugby Sevens | Coventry Stadium | 29th July – 31st Jul 2022 | 2 | |
Squash | University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre | 29th July – 8th Aug 2022 | 5 | |
Table Tennis & Para Table Tennis | The NEC | 29th July – 8th Aug 2022 | 11 | |
Triathlon & Para Triathlon | Sutton Park | 29th July – 31st July 2022 | 5 | |
Weightlifting | The NEC | 30th July – 3rd Aug 2022 | 16 | |
Wrestling | Coventry Arena | 5th Aug – 6th Aug 2022 | 12 | |
Closing Ceremony | Alexander Stadium | 8th Aug 2022 |
Now, let’s look at the different ways you can view the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
How To Watch The 2022 Commonwealth Games
Whether you’re watching Gold Coast medal winner Adam Peaty swim the breaststroke or Team England play netball, there are two ways to enjoy your favourite sporting event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
You can either buy tickets and watch in person or tune in from anywhere around the world.
1. Where To Buy Tickets For The Commonwealth Games 2022?
A ticket ballot for the general public opened on September 8th, 2021. The ticket ballot is now closed, and sales are conducted on a first-come basis.
Tickets for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are on sale at Birmingham2022.com, where you can also find the latest news regarding the Games.
Ticket prices start at £8 for children under 16 years old and £15 for adults but can range up to around £290 for some events.
2. How To Watch The Commonwealth Games 2022?
Depending on where you live, different broadcasting stations have the right to air the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Here are the most common ways to watch the Games on TV:
- United Kingdom: BBC
- Australia: Seven Network
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
Other FAQs
Here are answers to all other questions you may have about the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- What Are The Transportation Arrangements For The Commonwealth Games 2022?
- Does A Ticket To Commonwealth Games 2022 Include Access To Public Transport?
- What Are The New Sports At The Commonwealth Games 2022?
- Are There Any Free Events At The Commonwealth Games 2022?
- What Is The Queen’s Baton Relay?
- Where Are The Athletes Staying During The Commonwealth Games 2022?
- Is There A Mascot For The Commonwealth Games 2022?
- Where Is The Next Commonwealth Games Being Held?
- Who Is Responsible For Planning The Commonwealth Games 2022?
1. What Are The Transportation Arrangements For The Commonwealth Games 2022?
The Birmingham City Council is improving transport services in and around event venues, such as:
- Building a new National Express Bus Depot
- Improving the University Railway Station
- Upgrading walking and cycling paths
- Creating a new Sprint Bus route between Walsall, Birmingham Airport, the city centre, and key event venues
2. Does A Ticket To The Commonwealth Games 2022 Include Access To Public Transport?
2022 Commonwealth Games tickets give you access to public transport in the local area on the day of your event.
3. What Are The New Sports At The Commonwealth Games 2022?
The Commonwealth Games Association has added 5 new sports to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including:
- Road Cycling
- Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis
- Triathlon
- Judo
- Wrestling
- Cricket
Interestingly, cricket was last included in the Games in 1998 and featured only men’s teams. This year, only Womens Cricket will be played in the Commonwealth Games England 2022.
Australia’s womens cricket team (the 2020 T20 World Championship winners) takes on India in the opening match on Friday July 29th, and Team England takes on Sri Lanka the next day. In the latest news, Pakistan will play Barbados – the team from the West Indies.
4. Are There Any Free Events At The Commonwealth Games 2022?
Here are 5 free events sports fans can watch at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022:
- The Marathon (from Smithfield to Victoria Park)
- Cycling Road Race (in St Nicholas Park)
- Cycling Time Trial (in West Park)
- Cycling Mountain Biking (in Cannock Chase, the largest forest of Forestry England)
- Triathlon (in Sutton Park)
5. What Is The Queen’s Baton Relay?
The Queens Baton Relay is a relay race run before the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and culminates at the Opening Ceremony.
From Monday July 4th to Friday July 28, 2022, thousands will carry the Queens baton across the length of England to symbolize hope, solidarity, and collaboration across the Commonwealth.
6. Where Are The Athletes Staying During The Commonwealth Games 2022?
Athletes coming for this world athletics championship will stay in one of 3 ‘campus’ villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, and the NEC Hotel Campus.
7. Is There A Mascot For The Commonwealth Games 2022?
Perry, the multi-coloured bull, is the official mascot of the Commonwealth Games England 2022.
10-year-old Emma Lou designed Perry, and their name stems from Birmingham Perry Barr, where Alexander Stadium is located.
8. Where Is The Next Commonwealth Games Being Held?
The next Commonwealth Games world championship will be held in 2026 in Victoria, Australia. Australia previously hosted the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.
9. Who Is Responsible For Planning The Commonwealth Games 2022?
After Dame Louise Martin (president of the Commonwealth Games Federation) announced that Birmingham would be the host in 2022, The Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was established (BOCCG.)
The BOCCG is responsible for planning the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and appointed Ian Reid as CEO. Ian Reid has been overseeing the planning and delivery of the Games over the past few months.
Grab Your Seat At The 2022 Commonwealth Games Today!
Just like how the Olympic Games, Soccer World Cup, and the European Championship are memorable sporting events, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 is set to be the most unforgettable event in Commonwealth Games history.
XXII Commonwealth Games is also a hallmark occasion for para sport and womens sport.
Book your Commonwealth Games tickets today and experience all that Birmingham and the West Midland have to offer as they host this prestigious event for sports fans around the world to enjoy.