The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will open with a celebratory home-Games atmosphere, as fans anticipate a memorable event with high energy and crowd-pleasing moments.

George Bowie—recently awarded an MBE for services to radio and charity—coached Heughan, helped with the setlist, and promised several high-energy tracks for the performance.

The Games run from late July to early August and will feature para powerlifting on the opening day as the first medal ceremony of the event.

More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete across 10 sports, including six para sports.

Sam Heughan, the Outlander star, will serve as an official DJ to help set the tone for the celebrations.

Heughan is an official ambassador for Glasgow 2026 and prepared for his deck debut by training with DJ George Bowie to ensure a strong crowd atmosphere.

The coverage frames the event as a home Games moment where fans can back Team Scotland while enjoying a festive atmosphere.

Louisa Mahon, Glasgow 2026's chief marketing officer, says the Heughan-Bowie collaboration embodies great sport, fun, atmosphere, and showmanship, marking a historic para-sport medal moment.