Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, hosted the Commonwealth Games team at its East Kilbride site to announce its partnership as the Official Soft Drinks Partner to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an Official Partner of Team Scotland.
Phil Batty OBE, CEO at Glasgow 2026, Team Scotland’s Chief Executive, Jon Doig OBE, and Team Scotland gymnast Eilidh Gorrell took a tour of local operations with CCEP’s Site Director for East Kilbride, Seamus Kerrigan as the Games return to Scotland for the first time since 2014.
The partnership between Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland, Coca-Cola and CCEP was announced ahead of Glasgow 2026, which will take place from the 23July to 2 August across four iconic venues in Glasgow, with 3,000 athletes from across 74 nations and territories competing in ten sports and six Para sports.
At the Glasgow 2026 Games, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Powerade and Smartwater will be the Official Soft Drink, Sports Drink and Water providers, respectively.
All CCEP bottles sold at venue outlets will be recyclable, with the 500ml range made from 100% recycled plastic. CCEP will once again work closely with venue waste management teams to support recycling efforts.
Eilidh Gorrell, Birmingham 2022 Team Scotland Gymnast & Glasgow 2026 hopeful, said: “It’s absolutely brilliant to see a brand like Coca-Cola supporting this year’s Commonwealth Games. As someone that’s grown up in East Kilbride, it was a real pleasure to be part of the launch and to have the opportunity to meet the staff, who like me are local to the area and passionate about the work they do.”
Stephen Moorhouse, General Manager at CCEP GB, said: “Supporting the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow feels particularly special for us, because we have strong roots through our local operations in East Kilbride. Working with our partners on the ground, we’re focused on creating a positive impact for communities across Glasgow, and an enjoyable experience for the thousands of people set to attend the Games.”
Seamus Kerrigan, Site Director at CCEP’s East Kilbride facility, said: “East Kilbride is a big part of our story in Scotland, we’ve been manufacturing locally for over 60 years, so it feels like the right place to share this news as the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow in 2026. Glasgow 2026 is an exciting moment for the country and we’re proud to support the Games in a way that reflects our focus on sustainability and the communities around us.”
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Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive at Glasgow 2026, added: “We’re proud to welcome back one of the world’s most iconic brands to the Commonwealth Games sponsor family. Coca-Cola joins us with a wealth of experience in elevating spectator experience at major events, while also encouraging behaviour change when it comes to sustainability, which supports our ambition to deliver the greenest Games yet.
“The incredible team at East Kilbride are manufacturing a world-class product locally in Scotland and we’re looking forward to working with them over the coming months.”
Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive at Team Scotland, added: “Coca-Cola’s commitment to supporting communities, promoting sustainability and celebrating local Scottish manufacturing reflects the values we champion for Team Scotland athletes. We’re thrilled to welcome a world-leading brand who are so embedded within the local community as a partner for Glasgow 2026.”
