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Dates, Venues & Sports Confirmed for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta
19/03/2026 00:00, I Mewn Blog /
Team Wales is gearing up for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games following confirmation of the dates, venues and sporting programme for next year’s event in Malta.
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday 29 October 2027, followed by six days of competition through to Thursday 4 November, with around 1,200 athletes aged 14–18 from 74 nations and territories set to compete.
From a Team Wales perspective, the Games represent a key development opportunity for the next generation of athletes, offering invaluable international experience on the Commonwealth stage.
The 2027 edition will feature eight sports:
- Athletics and Para Athletics
- Swimming and Para Swimming
- Netball
- Sailing
- Squash
- Triathlon
- Water Polo
- Weightlifting
Malta 2027 is set to deliver the largest Para sport programme in Commonwealth Youth Games history, building on the landmark inclusion of Para Athletics at the most recent Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Games will also mark the debut of Sailing and Water Polo, further expanding opportunities for young athletes across the Commonwealth.
The most recent edition, held in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023, was the largest in the event’s history, underlining the continued growth and importance of the Games.
Chris Type, Head of Performance at Welsh Athletics shared:
The Commonwealth Youth Games are a hugely important milestone in the development pathway for our athletes. For many, this will be their first experience of representing Wales on a multi-sport international stage, and that brings both excitement and valuable learning opportunities.
From a performance perspective, it’s a chance to expose our young athletes to the demands of championship environments early in their careers, helping them build the skills, confidence and resilience needed to progress to senior level. With the continued growth of Para Athletics within the programme, Malta 2027 will also play a key role in strengthening our inclusive performance pathway.
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