A Games like no other, in a place like no other

Victoria and Commonwealth Games Australia are proud to host the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Set to take place across four regional hubs, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, the Games will bring the best of Victoria to the world. Each of the hubs are located within a one-hour drive of Melbourne and are home to world-class restaurants, sprawling vineyards and eye-catching natural landscapes.

Victoria, the sports capital of Australia, will come alive with events and activations, as we unite to celebrate the achievements of global athletes with an action-packed, culturally-significant program. 

Are you ready to explore stunning coastlines, enchanting towns and unspoilt wilderness, all while seeing your favourite competitive athletes in the flesh? Discover the best of Australian hospitality as sporting greats race for glory at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

Swimming, Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Victoria's host regions

Geelong waterfront, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Geelong

Destinations
Explore Victoria's second largest city, Geelong, the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road with a diverse range of activities.
Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Ballarat

Destinations
Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events and food and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop.
Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, Victoria

Gippsland

Victoria's regions
Discover all kinds of wonder in Gippsland. Experience pristine beaches, lakes, mountains and winter snow, forests, lush vineyards and gourmet villages.
Soldiers Memorial, Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Bendigo

Destinations
Experience the contrasts of gold-rush history, top-notch galleries and modern cuisine in Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

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