Coca-Cola has been selected as the official soft drinks partner to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an official partner of Team Scotland.

The Glasgow 2026 games will take place from 23 July to 2 August across four venues in the city, with CCEP returning as an official Games sponsor.

At this year’s Glasgow Games, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Powerade and Smartwater will be the official soft drink, sports drinks and water providers, respectively.

CCEP will be partnering with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful to provide funding and volunteer support to clean up the riverbanks closest to the Commonwealth Games sports venue.

Stephen Moorhouse, general manager at CCEP GB, said: “Supporting the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow feels particularly special for us, because we have strong roots through our local operations in East Kilbride.

“Working with our partners on the ground, we’re focused on creating a positive impact for communities across Glasgow and an enjoyable experience for the thousands of people set to attend the Games.”

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Additionally, the drinks manufacturer will collaborate with the venue’s waste management teams to support recycling efforts during the Games.

All of the Coca-Cola bottles sold at the venue’s outlets will be recyclable, and the 500ml range will be made from 100 per cent recycled plastic.

Jon Doig OBE, CEO at Team Scotland, said: “Coca-Cola’s commitment to supporting communities, promoting sustainability and celebrating local Scottish manufacturing reflects the values we champion for Team Scotland athletes. We’re thrilled to welcome a world-leading brand who is so embedded within the local community as a partner for Glasgow 2026.”

This follows the brand’s selection as the official soft drinks partner of the Premier League, where it launched a limited edition 500ml “Supercan”.