English stars will chase Commonwealth gold this summer - decked out in a bold new kit inspired by Scotland.
The kit draws inspiration from Glasgow street art and the iconic designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose distinctive lines and geometric forms have influenced generations of artists.
"People say, ‘look good, feel good’, and that’s really what it is,” said 3x3 basketball player Shanice Beckford-Norton, who won Commonwealth Games silver in Birmingham four years ago.
“Everything with Team England is always super clean and sharp and, when it comes to podium time, every moment feels even better when you’re dressed in this kit.
“I know a lot has gone into making sure that every sport and every athlete feels comfortable in what they’re wearing — whether it’s training, casual wear or competition.”
The last time English athletes crossed the border to the home of the auld enemy, they topped the medal table, winning 58 golds among 174 medals at Glasgow 2014 — their best performance since the previous Scottish-hosted event 40 years earlier in Edinburgh.
“With 100 days to go, unveiling this kit feels like the moment everything becomes real,” said Commonwealth Games England chief executive Mark Osikoya.
“Kukri have created something that captures the energy of Glasgow, the heritage of Scottish design and the pride of representing England. We can’t wait to see our athletes wearing it this summer.”
Glasgow stepped in to host this summer’s Games with less than two years to organise after Australia withdrew, citing cost concerns. Ten sports and 3,000 athletes are expected to compete for 215 gold medals.
And Team England president Dame Laura Kenny, a two-time Commonwealth champion, has backed the slimmed-down event to be a success.
Decked out and #ReadyToWin 🙌
The Team England kit for Glasgow 2026 is here 👊#Glasgow2026 pic.twitter.com/GF43nhi09Q— Team England (@TeamEngland) April 14, 2026
“There’s no denying that hosting the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games is expensive, but Glasgow has set a new benchmark for how these events should be run going forward,” she said.
“In my current role, I get an inside look at the planning and budgets, and their approach is far more cost-effective. It’s a model that prioritises sustainability.
“I made my major Games debut at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, and it was such an invaluable experience for me. I loved everything about being part of Team England.”
