Jersey hosts Commonwealth Games King's Baton Relay

The countdown to the Commonwealth Games comes to Jersey this week, with the King's Baton Relay in the island.

A week of events got underway as the baton was presented at Government House.

The KBR is a relay around the world ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which begin in Glasgow on 23 July. 

The baton carries a message from King Charles, as head of the Commonwealth.    

For the first time, each nation and territory is getting its own baton to customise and decorate.  All 74 batons will be brought together at the opening ceremony of the games in Scotland, and the message read by King to declare the competition underway.

Jersey's has been painted by local artist Nicholas Romeril, and features the a Jersey cow, crapaud, Jersey Lily and Corbiere lighthouse.

Lieutenant-Governor, Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd, said:

"All 74 nations and territories who are competing in the Commonwealth Games have been asked to design their own baton, so the one we've seen today represents Jersey in so many ways with the castle and the Jersey cows on it, so really lovely!

"I think it represents how the King sees the Commonwealth, which is bringing people together. The diversity across the world of these 74 nations, it's a unique thing, it's brilliant."

Jersey is sending a 21-strong team to Glasgow to compete in swimming, athletics, judo and bowls.

Jersey swimming star heading up 21-strong Commonwealth Games squad

The baton will be at various sports clubs and venues this week, and members of the public can see it at Strive in St Peter on Thursday.

Monday 1 June

16.15-19.00 - Tigers Swimming Club at Haute Vallée pool

Tuesday 2 June

18.00-19.00 - Jersey Spartan Athletics Club, FB Fields

Wednesday 3 June - 50 days until Glasgow 2026

10.00-14.30 - Jersey Sport Schools Festival at Les Quennevais

18.00  - Bowls at St Brelade’s Bowls Club

Thursday 4 June

14.30 – 18.00- Islanders welcome to visit the baton at Strive Health Club

19.00-21.00 - Judo at Communicare, St Brelade

Friday 5 June - World Environment Day

13.00-14.30 Schools Beach Clean at West Park, with Jersey Marine Conservation & the Royal Commonwealth Society - part of a 74-nation drive to collect 1 million pieces of plastic.

Saturday 6 June

08.30-10.00 - Parkrun Jersey at Les Quennevais. Parkrun volunteers will be carrying the baton around the 5km course, in a relay.

10.30- 15.00 - 2026 Kids Triathlon at Les Quennevais

From 15.30 - International Motoring Festival at People's Park