Team England announces partnership with Geely Auto UK ahead of Glasgow 2026
- Geely Auto UK to be official automotive partner to Team England
- Partnership includes key roles in King’s Baton Relay and Team England’s National Weekend of Sport
- Commonwealth Games to kick off at the end of July in Glasgow
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, 30 April 2026 Team England has today announced a major new partnership with Geely Auto UK, who join as Official Automotive Partner as the team builds towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The collaboration brings together one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups with the ambition, pride and performance of Team England as our athletes prepare to take on the Commonwealth’s best.
Additionally, Geely Auto UK will play a key role in Team England’s King’s Baton Relay leg (26th – 31st May 2026), with Team England branded electric Geely EX5 vehicles transporting the King’s Baton, athletes and guests across the country, supported by an integrated digital and content strategy. The activation will also include exclusive rights to power the campaign’s flagship Beach Clean event
Geely Auto UK will also be a supporting partner of Team England’s National Weekend of Sport in July 2026 - a nationwide open weekend delivered in partnership with GLL, the UK's largest leisure and cultural trust, offering free access to more than 280 sports and leisure facilities. With participation expected from 350,000 community members, Geely Auto UK will feature across campaign branding, promotional materials and onsite activations, helping inspire people of all ages to try new sports and get active.
Speaking on the announcement, Mark Osikoya, CEO of Commonwealth Games England, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Geely Auto UK as Team England’s official automotive partner. This is a partnership built on shared ambition — innovation, excellence and a commitment to inspiring communities across the country. Geely Auto’s support will elevate our athletes’ journey to Glasgow 2026 and help us create unforgettable experiences for fans, families and future talent.”
Michael Yang, General Manager at Geely Auto UK, added:
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Team England as they prepare to shine on the global stage this summer. Team England embodies ambition, resilience, and community—values that sit at the heart of Geely Auto UK. Supporting these athletes as they chase their goals is an honour, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements alongside fans across the country. Join us in cheering on Team England!”
With Glasgow 2026 fast approaching, this landmark partnership will help drive Team England’s Ready to Win campaign, bringing fans closer to the athletes and creating powerful moments of connection across the country.
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About Commonwealth Games England
Commonwealth Games England (CGE) is the organisation responsible for leading and managing Team England’s participation at the Commonwealth Games. As the host nation for many past editions of the Games, England has a proud history of performance, community impact and sporting excellence, a legacy CGE works to protect and strengthen every cycle.
CGE supports athletes, coaches and support staff across all Commonwealth sports, ensuring they have the preparation, environment and resources needed to perform at their best on the international stage. Beyond Games time, CGE is committed to widening the reach and relevance of the Commonwealth sport movement in England, inspiring people to get active, celebrate diversity and connect with sport in meaningful ways.
As we build towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, we continue to work alongside our valued partners; Sport England, Geely, GLL, Kukri, Loughborough University and Macfarlanes, whose support helps us create a worldclass environment for Team England athletes. Together, we are Ready to Win. www.teamengland.org
About Geely
Geely is a leading automobile manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China and was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH). ZGH manages several leading brands including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Polestar, Volvo, Lotus and smart. Geely is also the global strategic partner to Malaysian national automaker Proton.
Geely employs more than 50,000 people and operates five global R&D centers in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Gothenburg, Coventry and Frankfurt. Geely also boasts five global design studios in Shanghai, Ningbo, Gothenburg, Milan and Coventry respectively with over 1,000 employees. Geely Automobile Holdings, a subsidiary company holding controlling stakes in Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr has been listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange since 2005.
Geely currently owns a number of high-profile businesses in the UK positioned in the premium, sport and taxi segments. Following a period of sustained growth, Geely plans to introduce additional models into the UK.
Leveraging the dual advantages of Geely’s technology and products an exciting new chapter is planned. Specifically focusing on the passenger car market, Geely Auto UK will launch a number of high-quality products from the wider Geely Auto portfolio.
The first model, Geely EX5, was launched in October 2025, and with a total of 10 models planned over the next 3 years the brand is aiming for annual sales volume of over 100,000 units by 2030. Sales will be delivered through a national Dealer Sales and Service Network.
About Glasgow 2026
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Scotland, marking the 23rd edition of the Games and a return to Glasgow after 2014. Featuring 10 sports including six Para sports, around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete in this major multi-sport event.
For further information on Team England:
pressoffice@teamengland.org
For further information on Geely:
Simon Branney, Head of Public Relations
simon.branney@geelyauto.co.uk
07802 432326
