Commonwealth Games 2026 Men's Gymnastics: A D-Score Preview
A D-score preview of men's gymnastics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 24-28): the absence of Jarman and Whitlock, and floor and pommel picks.
The men's artistic gymnastics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games runs from 24 to 28 July 2026 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The wider Games span 23 July to 2 August. This edition is defined by two remarkable absences: Jake Jarman, who dominated Birmingham 2022, and pommel-horse great Max Whitlock are both out.
Note: This article reflects information as of 19 July 2026. Rosters and schedules may change per organiser announcements. Rather than a simple roster rundown, this preview reads the meet through the lens of the D-score (difficulty value) from the perspective of a former gymnas
t and D-score app developer.
If you want to check the D-scores of the six men's apparatus quickly, the Gymnastics AI D-Score Calculator is handy. It follows the FIG 2025–2028 Code of Points and ships with a database of 790+ skills.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Men's Gymnastics: The Basics
Dates, Venue and Events
According to the official Glasgow 2026 site, gymnastics takes place at the Emirates Arena from 24 to 28 July. Men contest team all-around, individual all-around and six apparatus finals (floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar).
Why "No Reigning Kings" Matters
Britain's home nations have historically dominated Commonwealth gymnastics, challenged by Australia, Canada and India. With Britain's two biggest names absent, the g/wiki/Gymnastics_at_the_2026_Commonwealth_Games" target="_blank" rel="noopener">event programme
is wide open for new champions.
