Malta to Host the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games

Team Wales welcomes the announcement from Commonwealth Sport that the 8th Commonwealth Youth Games will take place in Malta in late 2027.

The Games, which bring together athletes aged 14–18 from across the Commonwealth, will see around 1,150 young competitors from 74 nations and territories compete in eight sports. The programme includes Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Weightlifting, and for the first time at a CYG, Sailing and Water Polo.

The announcement reflects a continued commitment from the Commonwealth Games Federation to promote opportunity, inclusion, and youth engagement across all member nations – particularly in small and island states. Malta’s dual-island concept, (similar to the Trinbago Games two years ago), will showcase world-class venues across Malta and Gozo, supported by athlete villages located in hotels on both islands.

This edition of the Games will feature the largest Para sport programme in CYG history, with Para Swimming added for the first time – a move that builds on the successful inclusion of Para Athletics in Trinidad and Tobago 2023.

Rebecca Edwards-Symmons, Chief Executive of Team Wales, said:

“We’re thrilled to see Malta announced as the host for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games. It’s an incredible opportunity for our young Welsh athletes to represent their country, experience high-level international competition, and develop both on and off the field. These Games play a vital role in shaping future stars, and we’re proud to support the next generation as they prepare for this exciting journey.”

Team Wales looks forward to preparing and supporting its athletes on the road to Malta 2027, continuing its commitment to developing young talent and promoting an inclusive and inspiring sporting future.

From Commonwealth Games Wales