We are excited to announce Loughborough University as the Official University partner of Team England. 

The partnership, which covers this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta, will not only see the university become the official home of Team England's pre-Games preparation camp, but for the first time ever will see Team England feature the Loughborough University logo on the sleeves of medal ceremony kit at Games time.

Team England’s new partnership with Loughborough University marks an exciting step on the road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, bringing together world‑leading expertise to support athletes and amplify Team England’s ambitions. 

Commonwealth Games England CEO, Mark Osikoya said, 

"We are excited that the Loughborough University logo will feature on Team England medal ceremony kit at the Commonwealth Games for the first time ever. As a result of this exciting partnership and collaboration, our team will now benefit from the unrivalled facilities and support available at Loughborough." 

Jo Maher, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Sport at Loughborough University said, 

"This is a historic moment for Loughborough University as it’s the first time in the Games' 95-year history that there will be visibility granted on podium wear for teams. 

“Our relationship with Team England is long-standing and has developed significantly over several cycles. Our values are perfectly aligned with both organisations, known for sporting excellence and pushing boundaries.  

“Many of Team England’s athletes, coaches and practitioners are familiar with our elite performance environment and accessible world-class facilities, so it is great to host them all on campus to foster further collaboration. 

“We are delighted to confirm our partnership with Team England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.” 

Loughborough University was named sports university of the year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and is ranked the world's number one university for sport-related academia by the QS Rankings. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Loughborough athletes won a record haul of 47 medals - 14 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze.