Q: Are there food and drink outlets at the venues?
A: There will be a wide range of food and drink available at all competition venues, with options to suit a variety of dietary requirements.
Depending on the venue, spectators can choose from deli and bakery items, coffee and cakes, burgers, pizzas, fries, macaroni cheese, sweet treats and snacks, as well as food trucks serving favourites such as Lovebird Hot Chicken. Hot and cold drinks will also be available throughout the day, although alcohol will only be served from 11am.
As part of our commitment to delivering a greener Games, menus will showcase Scottish produce and include a wide range of delicious plant-based options.
Q: Will gluten-free options be available?
A: Yes. Gluten-free options will be available at our venues. While the range may vary by venue, food and drink will be available to suit a variety of dietary requirements.
Q: Can I pay by cash at food and drink outlets?
A: All venues are cashless. Please bring a debit or credit card or another contactless payment method.
Q: Can I bring water into the venue?
A: Full and sealed plastic containers or empty refillable plastic or metal water bottles up to 750ml are permitted. Please note it is one container per person. There are free top-up taps at every venue.
Q: Can I bring in my own food?
A: You can bring in a small amount of non-commercially branded food for personal consumption.
Q: Can I bring in my own alcohol?
A: No alcohol can be brought into any of the competition venues, however alcohol may be available to purchase within the venues.
Q: How is Glasgow 2026 supporting healthier food choices?
A: We want everyone to enjoy great food during their visit. Our menus include a range of balanced, nutritious options, with dishes to suit a variety of dietary requirements and preferences.
Q: Why are there so many plant-based options?
A: Around half of the food available across Glasgow 2026 venues is vegan or plant-based. Plant-based meals typically have a lower environmental footprint, while still being delicious, nutritious and full of flavour.
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or simply looking to try something different, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Q: Is the food local?
A: Where possible, food and drink served at Glasgow 2026 has been sourced from Scottish suppliers using seasonal, locally produced ingredients.
Our Food Map – which can be found in XXX - celebrates many of the producers behind the ingredients served across the Games, helping visitors discover Scotland's fantastic food and drink.
Q: How is food responsibly sourced?
A: We're working with our catering partners to source food as responsibly as possible. This includes using ethical, traceable supply chains and promoting sustainable seafood, responsible farming practices and recognised food assurance standards wherever practical.
Q: Why are you telling the story behind your food?
A: Food is a great way to experience Scotland's culture and heritage. Our Food Map highlights many of the local producers supplying ingredients for Glasgow 2026, giving visitors the chance to discover the people and places behind the food they're enjoying.
Q: Where should I dispose of my food packaging?
A: Please use the bins provided at each venue to help us recycle and compost as much waste as possible.
Glasgow International Arena, Scotstoun Stadium and Tollcross International Swimming Centre: Food is served in certified compostable Vegware packaging. Please place these items in the food and compostable waste bin.
Scottish Event Campus (SEC): Bottles, cans, paper and cardboard should go into the recycling bin. Food scraps should be placed in the food waste bin where available. Everything else belongs in general waste.
Every correct choice helps reduce waste and keeps valuable materials out of landfill.
Q: What is the reusable cup system?
A: To help reduce single-use waste, different venues use different cup systems.
- Glasgow International Arena: reusable cups that can be taken home and reused after the Games.
- Tollcross International Swimming Centre: reusable cups.
- Scottish Event Campus: reusable cups are available across all venues. Recyclable cups are also available in the SEC Centre and Spectator Plaza.
- Scotstoun Stadium: certified compostable cups.
- Kelvingrove Park and SWG3: returnable cup scheme.
Please follow the signage at your venue for information on returning or disposing of your cup.
Q: What happens to leftover food?
A: Our first priority is to prevent food waste through careful planning. Where surplus food is available and appropriate to redistribute, we'll work with our partners to do so. Any remaining food waste and compostable packaging will be recycled or composted wherever possible.
Q: What do the coloured cloud icons on menus mean?
A: The cloud icons show the estimated carbon footprint of each meal. An A rating represents a very low-carbon option, while an E rating represents a higher-carbon option. They're there to help you make informed choices if you wish. Find out more at www.glasgow2026.com/carbonlabelling
Q: How can play my part in delivering a Greener Games at Glasgow 2026 through my food and drink choices?
A: You can help make Glasgow 2026 more sustainable by:
- choosing a plant-based meal
- bringing a refillable water bottle and using our free water refill stations
- returning or correctly disposing of your cup
- putting food packaging in the right bin
- supporting local Scottish food and drink.
Every small action helps reduce waste, lower carbon emissions and support a more sustainable Games.