Bids for the 2018 Commonwealth Games


Bidding for the 2018 Commonwealth Games began on 31 March 2010. The winning bid was announced in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 11 November 2011. Gold Coast won its bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Bidding Process

Bidding Timeline

On 11 November 2011, Gold Coast won its bid to host the Commonwealth Games.

Cities that were considered

Two cities submitted bids to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games that were recognised by the CGF. The two cities were Gold Coast and Hambantota.

Proposed bids which did not go to application

These cities launched bids or indicated interest, but ultimately did not bid.