Memorabilia from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including props from its opening ceremony, is now available for purchase through an auction. The event, which saw King Charles and Queen Camilla travel aboard a Tardis during its opening, featured numerous unique items that are being sold off.
Among the items listed are a one-ton teacake prop from the opening ceremony, estimated to fetch up to £2,000, and a large Loch Ness Monster prop that appeared on stage with actor Sam Heughan, with a similar estimate. A lectern used by King Charles for his speech is also available, with an estimated price between £150 and £250. Various basketballs and netballs, some signed, are expected to sell for £40.
Other items include colourful relay batons, boxing gloves, medal presentation boxes featuring the Games mascot Finnie, and a medal podium. Decorative elements like a sparkling traffic cone, bedazzled unicorn and star costumes, and dancers' outfits are also part of the sale.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games followed the city stepping in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew. The event hosted 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing in ten core sports and a para-sports program. More than 630,000 people attended the Games venues and live sites, with the opening ceremony drawing over 800,000 television viewers. The ceremony notably featured dancers in unicorn costumes and a performance of 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'.
The auction is being conducted by Glasgow-based Great Western Auctions. A total of 173 lots are scheduled to be auctioned on August 20, starting at 1 p.m.
