Cospicua, Malta. The Cottonera Indoor Pool will host Water Polo 4x4 at Malta 2027. Located within the Cottonera Sports Complex, the venue is a modern Olympic-size indoor aquatic facility.
The National Pool at the Tal-Qroqq Sport Complex will host Swimming and Para Swimming at Malta 2027. The complex is Malta’s national swimming hub and a long-standing centre for competitive aquatic sport.
The Matthew Micallef St. John Athletics Stadium will host Athletics and Para Athletics at Malta 2027. As Malta’s national athletics venue, the stadium forms part of the wider Marsa Sports Complex that will serve as a key multi-sport hub for the Games, hosting Athletics and Para Athletics, Squash and Weightlifting competitions.
Marsa Sports Centre will host Squash and Weightlifting at Malta 2027. The venue sits within the wider Marsa Sports Complex, a national sports hub developed in phases meeting international competition standards and reflecting Malta’s continued investment in high-quality indoor sport infrastructure.
Marsa Sports Centre will host Squash and Weightlifting at Malta 2027. The venue sits within the wider Marsa Sports Complex, a national sports hub developed in phases meeting international competition standards and reflecting Malta’s continued investment in high-quality indoor sport infrastructure.
Marsalforn Bay will host Triathlon at Malta 2027. Located on the north coast of Gozo, the bay combines open-water access with scenic coastal terrain.
Sailing will make its debut at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta 2027 at the picturesque Mellieha Bay. Located on Malta’s northeast coast, the area is known for its maritime heritage and coastal setting. The bay is internationally recognised for its reliable wind patterns and safe racing environment, making it Malta’s premier location for youth sailing.
The Gozo Indoor Sports & Aquatic Pavilion will host Netball at Malta 2027. Opened in September 2025, the venue is a multi-sport indoor facility designed for both international competition and community use.
Athletics and Para Athletics sit at the heart of the Commonwealth Youth Games. From explosive 100m sprints to endurance contests over 3,000m, the track delivers speed, strength and determination in every stride. In the field, athletes will compete across jumps and throws, chasing personal bests and podium places. Malta 2027 continues the Games’ commitment to inclusion, with Para Athletics...
Netball returns as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced team sports on the Youth Games programme. Played with intensity and precision, the game demands agility, tactical awareness and teamwork. For many athletes, Malta 2027 represents a vital step on the pathway to senior international competition.
Sailing will make its Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027, reflecting Malta’s strong maritime heritage. Competition will take place in open coastal waters, where athletes must balance technical skill, tactical decision-making and adaptability to changing wind conditions.
Squash brings intensity, speed and precision to the indoor competition schedule. Matches are fast and relentless, requiring sharp reflexes, endurance and tactical intelligence. Youth athletes will compete in a high-energy environment that showcases the sport’s global growth.
Swimming and Para Swimming combine power, technique and endurance in one of the Games’ most anticipated aquatic events. Athletes will compete across multiple distances and strokes, pushing for qualification times, personal bests and podium finishes.
Triathlon tests complete athletic performance across swimming, cycling and running. Competing against both the clock and each other, youth triathletes must manage pace, transitions and strategy across varied terrain and open water.
Water Polo 4x4 makes its Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027, adding explosive team competition to the aquatic programme. Played at speed, the sport combines swimming strength, tactical positioning and sharp shooting in a physically demanding environment.
Weightlifting showcases strength, discipline and technical precision. Athletes compete across weight categories in two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. Success demands explosive power and refined technique under pressure.
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