Venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games This article lists the Venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome precinct is situated at Parkhead in the East End of the city, the velodrome itself is opposite Celtic Park, which was used for the opening ceremony. These venues hosted the Badminton as well as Track cycling. The Road cycling and Cycling Time-trial events started and finished at Glasgow Green. Glasgow Green was also the venue for Field hockey and saw the construction of a new Glasgow Green Hockey Centre. Tollcross International Swimming Centre, was the venue
Edmonton bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. The committee planned to renovate the Commonwealth Stadium for the games and build a new velodrome to replace the aging Argyll Velodrome. The Northlands Coliseum and Rogers Place were also part of the bid. On February 11, 2015, Edmonton announced it was withdrawing its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, citing financial reasons and a global fall in oil prices. The bid team will instead focus on the 2026 event. Edmonton bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games The Edmonton