Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Malta to Host 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
The Commonwealth Youth Games, like a mini-Olympics for young athletes, are coming to Malta in 2027!
Around 1,000 kids aged 14-18 from 74 countries will compete in sports like running, swimming, and new ones like sailing and water polo.
The games will be held on the islands of Malta and Gozo, with athletes staying in hotels that will act as athlete villages.
It's a chance for young people to have fun, experience international competition, and maybe become the stars of tomorrow.
Malta has excellent facilities and is excited to welcome everyone!
Malta will host the 8th Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in 2027.
Around 1,000 athletes aged 14-18 from 74 nations will compete.
Eight sports are included, with Sailing and Water Polo making their debut.
Venues will be in four clusters across Malta and Gozo, using hotels for athlete villages.
Malta's proposal emphasizes an athlete-first approach and world-class facilities.
- Who
- Around 1,000 athletes aged 14-18 from 74 nations and territories
- What
- The 8th Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG)
- When
- 2027
- Where
- Malta (Malta and Gozo islands)
- Why
- To celebrate youth in sports and provide a transformative experience for young athletes.
- Host Country
- Malta
- Year
- 2027
- Age of Athletes
- 14-18
- Number of Athletes
- Around 1,000
- Participating Nations
- 74
- Sports
- 8 (including sailing and water polo)
