The countdown to Glasgow’s summer of sport is officially on
The Commonwealth games clock has launched at Central Station
Last updated 27th Nov 2025
The countdown to the UK’s biggest sporting event next summer has officially begun as the Longines Countdown Clock for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is officially launched at Glasgow Central Station.
The timepiece has been designed by Glasgow-based artist-blacksmith and sculptor Agnes Jones.
Its design celebrates and reflects Longines’ values of precision, innovation and performance, alongside the bold and creative nature of Glasgow 2026.
Jones said: “I was over the moon to get this commission and after months of working on the design in sections, it’s incredible to see the full piece installed in a train station that I've passed through countless times."
Glasgow Central Station will sit at the heart of the Games, which run from 23 July to 2 August next year, in the middle of an eight-mile corridor of venues used by 3,000 athletes from across 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.
The Longines Countdown Clock itself will become a central meeting point for fans and visitors, with over 25 million visitors set to see the Clock between now and the end of the Games.
Agnes Jones was selected through a public search by Glasgow 2026 for local artists to design the clock.
A single steel line – a nod to the city’s ship building heritage - flows through the 23-metre installation to outline athletes, from across Para and non-Para sport, striving towards the Longines Countdown Clock.
George Black CBE, Chair of Glasgow 2026 said. “Today is an important milestone for Glasgow 2026 as the countdown officially starts to the Games next summer.
"We’re thrilled to unveil the stunning Longines Countdown Clock at Central Station. Anges Jones has truly crafted the spirit of Glasgow 2026 to life; bold, creative and inclusive in design and delivery.
"I have no doubt that it will build anticipation for the Games for the thousands of people who pass through the station each day.
"This station will sit at the very heart of the Games; a central hub connecting our venues, fans, athletes, volunteers and communities, so there is no better place for this incredible artwork to be.”
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