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Where are the next Commonwealth Games? The event is held every four years with the 2018 Games taking place on the Gold Coast

The next event will happen in 2022 and will be coming back to England for the first time since the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games

The 21st Commonwealth Games are coming to a close in the Gold Coast, Australia.

The event happens every four years and will be heading back to England in 2022 - 20 years after the Manchester Games.

 Birmingham will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Birmingham will host the 2022 Commonwealth GamesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

When will the 22nd Commonwealth Games be?

THE next Commonwealth Games will be held between July 27 and August 7, 2022. 

Birmingham was announced as the host on December, 21 2017.

They will be using 95% of the already standing venues but the Alexander Stadium will be getting a renovation.

Victoria, Canada and Liverpool, England put bids in to host the Games.

The Canadan bid was withdrawn after the British Columbia government revealed it would not support the bid.

With two UK cities left in the running, Birmingham was announced as the hosts.

 Durban was announced as the first host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Durban was announced as the first host of the 2022 Commonwealth GamesCredit: AFP or licensors

How was Birmingham selected?

THE city of Durban, South Africa was initially selected as the host of the 2022 Games. 

They were stripped of the rights to host in March 2017 due to financial constraints.

How can I get tickets?

TICKET information has not been announced yet. 

Will there be any changes in sports?

NOTHING has been confirmed yet but there have been reports that there are talks underway to include women's cricket for the first time. 

There has also been rumours that shooting may be excluded from the games due to the lack of facilities.

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