While it has been recommended that Ahmedabad host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the final decision has not been officially confirmed.

On October 15, 2025, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport (the event’s governing body) selected Ahmedabad over Nigeria’s Abuja as the proposed host city. The recommendation is pending final approval by the full Commonwealth Sport membership at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025.

Key details on the Ahmedabad 2030 bid

  • Centenary Games: The 2030 event is particularly significant as it will mark the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games, which began in 1930.
  • Infrastructure: Ahmedabad’s bid was commended for its modern infrastructure and its adherence to the Commonwealth Sport’s “Games Reset” principles, which emphasize affordability and sustainability.
  • Venues: The proposal plans to utilize existing world-class facilities, including the 
    Narendra Modi Stadium

    , and develop new ones at the 

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave

    . Other facilities, like the 

    Naranpura Sports Complex

    , have already been enhanced.

  • Future ambition: Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games is viewed as a strategic step to bolster India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, also potentially in Ahmedabad.
  • Controversy: India last hosted the Games in New Delhi in 2010, an event that faced criticism over poor planning and corruption allegations. Indian officials are seeking to demonstrate the country’s readiness to host a world-class event this time.
  • Competition for 2030: After Canada withdrew its bid, the race came down to two cities, Ahmedabad and Abuja. The low level of interest highlights the financial and logistical struggles the Games have faced, leading to scaled-down versions in other host cities, such as Glasgow for 2026.