Planning your visit
Q - Is there any parking available at the venues?
Parking is limited at all competition venues. Wherever possible, spectators are encouraged to travel sustainably using public transport or active travel routes.
At the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) - including the Hydro, SEC Centre and SEC Armadillo - there is a multi-storey car park is adjacent at 10 Stobcross Road, Glasgow G3 8GS which is operated by Glasgow City Council. Parking, including accessible spaces, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard parking charges apply.
There is no spectator parking available at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Scotstoun Stadium or the Glasgow International Arena, with the exception of pre-booked accessible parking for eligible spectators.
If travelling by car, consider using one of the Park and Ride options available across the city.
Subway Park and Ride
SPT operates Park and Ride facilities at Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road Subway stations, making it easy to park and continue the journey by Subway. For locations, parking information and charges, visit: https://www.spt.co.uk/travel-with-spt/other-travel-options/park-and-ride/
Train Park and Ride
Many ScotRail stations also offer car parking, allowing spectators to park and complete their journey by train. For information on station parking facilities, visit: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/car-parking
Q - What time do gates open?
Spectators can access the venue 90 minutes before the event starts.
Q - How long before the event starts should I arrive?
Spectators are encouraged to arrive as early as possible once gates open to allow plenty of time for security screening, finding seats and enjoying the venue before the event begins.
Accessibility
Q - Is there accessible car parking available at the venues?
Accessible parking is available at all competition venues.
At the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) - including the Hydro, SEC Centre and SEC Armadillo - accessible parking is available in the multi-storey car park at 10 Stobcross Road, Glasgow G3 8GS, operated by Glasgow City Council. Accessible spaces cannot be booked in advance and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard parking charges apply.
At Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Scotstoun Stadium and Glasgow International Arena, accessible parking is free of charge but must be booked in advance. As availability is limited, spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Spectators must hold a valid Blue Badge to access the parking area.
More information on how to book can be found here: www.glasgow2026.com/bookaccessibleparking
Q - What accessible facilities will be available at the venues?
A range of accessible facilities will be available across all Glasgow 2026 venues. Please refer to your venue's Spectator Guide for details of the accessible facilities and services available at each venue.
Q - Are Changing Places toilets available?
Yes, Changing Places toilets will be available at our competition venues. Please refer to your venue's Spectator Guide for the location within each venue. Please note these facilities will not appear on the Changing Places website, as they are only accessible to ticket holders.
Q - Are hearing augmentation devices available?
Hearing augmentation devices will be available for loan from the Information Point in each venue on a first-come, first-served basis. These must be returned to the Information point upon leaving the venue.
Q - I have mobility issues; is there any assistance available?
A wheelchair loan service, provided by Allied Mobility, is available from the Information Point in each venue. Wheelchairs are for use around the venue and cannot be retained for the duration of the full session. Accessibility Volunteers will be available throughout the event to provide assistance where required.
Q - Will I have to wait in long queues?
An accessible queue will be open to people who have specific accessibility requirements or who are unable to stand for long periods of time. However, please note that all spectators may have to queue on arrival to enter the venue, even at our accessible entrances.
Q - Can I bring an assistance dog?
Yes, certified assistance dogs are permitted. Assistance Dog Relief Areas will also be available within the venues.
Ticketing
Q - Is there a box office to buy tickets from on the event days?
Yes, there is a Ticket Office located in each venue where tickets can be purchased if they are available.
Q - How does entry work?
At the entrance, spectators will go through a security check before having their tickets scanned and validated.
Q - Do I need to download my tickets onto my phone?
Tickets will be delivered by email, with links to add them to either Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. They will also be available to access and download as PDFs from a Ticketmaster Sport account.
Spectators are encouraged to add their tickets to a mobile wallet or download them in advance so they are ready before travelling to the venue. Tickets can be presented from the original email, a mobile wallet or as a printed copy – whichever is most convenient.
Q - Can I show a screenshot of my ticket in case signal is sketchy?
No, screenshots of tickets will not be accepted. Spectators should either download their tickets to their phone’s wallet or have the email containing their tickets ready to present. Printed tickets are also accepted. To help speed up entry, have tickets ready to be scanned before arriving at the entrance.
Q - What if I have a ticket for another event the same day in the same venue?
If you have tickets for a second session on the same day, you will need to leave the venue after the first session ends and have your tickets scanned again before re-entering.
Q - Can I leave the venue and come back?
Re-entry is not permitted once tickets have been validated, unless you hold a ticket for a later session taking place on the same day at the same venue.
Food and drink
Q - Are there food and drink outlets at the venue?
There will be a wide range of food and drink options available, including choices for a variety of dietary requirements. In keeping with our commitment to deliver a greener Games, menus will feature Scottish produce and a wide range of delicious plant-based options.
Q - Can I bring water into the venue?
Full and sealed plastic containers or empty refillable plastic or metal water bottles up to 750ml are permitted. Please note it is one container per person. There are free top-up taps at every venue.
Q - Can I bring in my own food?
You can bring in a small amount of non-commercially branded food for personal consumption.
Q - Can I bring in my own alcohol?
No alcohol can be brought into any of the competition venues, however alcohol may be available to purchase within the venues.
At the venue
Q - What items are prohibited/restricted?
A list of restricted and prohibited items can be found here: SPECTATOR GUIDES
Q - Can I bring a buggy/pram in?
Buggies/prams are not permitted in seating areas. They can be stored at our dedicated storage areas. Please check your specific venue for more information on where the storage areas are located.
Q - Can I bring a bag?
Yes. One soft-sided bag per person is permitted, provided it is no larger than 48cm (L) x 34cm (H) x 23cm (D).
Q - Is smoking permitted?
All Glasgow 2026 venues are smoke-free. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes or vapes, is not permitted within any Games venue.
Q - Can I take photographs/videos?
Photography and filming for personal use are welcome. Please note that tripods, monopods and other professional photographic equipment are restricted items and are not permitted inside venues.
Q - Where can I buy merchandise?
Merchandise outlets will be available at every venue, offering a range of official Glasgow 2026 products and souvenirs.
Q - Can I bring a flag?
National flags of competing nations, the Union flag and the LGBTQ+ flag (and individual community flags) are permitted but must not be more than 0.5m x 1m in size and not attached to a flag pole. Flags of non-competing nations are not allowed.
Q - Can I pay by cash?
Food, drink and merchandise outlets are cashless. Please bring a debit or credit card or another contactless payment method.
Q - What happens if I require any medical assistance?
If you require medical assistance during your visit, please speak to the nearest steward, volunteer or member of staff, who will be able to direct you to the venue's medical team.
Q - Can I bring in my medication?
Prescribed medication or commercially packaged and clearly labelled medication for personal use is permitted
Q - What do I do if I lose something when I'm attending an event?
If the item was lost at one of the SEC venues (Hydro, SEC Armadillo or SEC Centre):
If you think you've lost an item, please visit the nearest Information Point as soon as possible. Information Point staff will check the venue's lost property system and, if your item has been handed in, will help reunite you with it.
If your item has not yet been found, Information Point staff will advise you on how to follow up with the SEC Customer Experience team after your visit.
If the item was lost in SEC Halls 3, 4 or 5:
Please speak to the nearest event steward. They will check whether your item has been handed in and, if appropriate, direct you to the SEC concourse Information Point or help arrange for the item to be returned to you if it has already been found.
If your item has not been handed in, you'll be advised how to follow up with the SEC Customer Experience team after your visit.
If the item was lost at a Glasgow Life venue (Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre or Glasgow International Arena):
Please visit the Information Point as soon as possible. Volunteers will check whether your item has been handed in and, if so, will help reunite you with it.
If your item has not been found, your details and a description of the item will be recorded. You may wish to check back at the Information Point before leaving the venue, as items are often handed in during the event.
If the item is not found before the venue closes, please contact the Glasgow 2026 Customer Service team after your visit for further assistance.
Q - What do I do if I find something when I'm attending an event?
If the item was found at one of the SEC venues (Hydro, SEC Armadillo or SEC Centre):
Please hand the item in at the nearest Information Point. If you're unable to do so, give it to the nearest event steward, who will ensure it is taken to an Information Point and logged into the venue's lost property system.
If the item was found in SEC Halls 3, 4 or 5:
Please hand the item to the nearest event steward. They will take it to the SEC concourse Information Point, where it will be logged in the venue's lost property system.
If the item was found at a Glasgow Life venue (Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre or Glasgow International Arena):
Please hand the item in at the Information Point. Volunteers will record the details and, where possible, attempt to reunite it with its owner during the event.
Q - I've already left the venue. Who should I contact about a lost item?
If it was lost at one of the SEC venues (Hydro, SEC Armadillo, SEC Centre/ Halls 3, 4 or 5):
Please contact the SEC Customer Experience team, who manage lost property for all SEC venues.
If it was lost at one of the Glasgow Life venues (Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre and Glasgow International Arena):
Please contact the Glasgow 2026 Customer Service team with the following information and they will try to help locate the item:
- the venue and date of your visit
- where you think you lost the item
- a description of the item
- your name and email address.
Following the Games, any unclaimed items will be transferred to Police Scotland.
