{{short description|20th edition of the Mediterranean Games}} {{use dmy dates|date=July 2021}} {{Infobox games | name = XX Mediterranean Games | logo = 2026 Mediterranean Games logo.svg | caption = | host_city = Taranto | country = Italy | motto = ''Embrace The Future''{{efn|Only an English motto will be used during the Games. There is no Italian equivalent of the motto adopted.}} | nations = 26 (expected) | athletes = | sports = | events = 28 sports | opening = 21 August 2026 | closing = 3 September 2026 | opened_by = | torch_lighter = | athlete_oath = | judge_oath = | stadium = Stadio Erasmo Iacovone | previous = Oran 2022 | next = ''Pristina 2030'' | website = {{URL|https://ta2026.com/|ta2026.com}}

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The '''2026 Mediterranean Games''' ({{langx|it|Giochi del Mediterraneo 2026}}), officially known as the '''XX Mediterranean Games''' ({{langx|it|XX Giochi del Mediterraneo|links=no}}) and commonly known as '''Taranto 2026''', is an upcoming international multi-sport event in the Mediterranean Games series that is scheduled to be held from 21 August to 3 September 2026 in Taranto, Italy. Taranto was announced as the host city at the ICMG General Assembly in Patras, Greece, on 24 August 2019.

The Games were originally set to be held from June 13 to 23, but were moved to August 21 to September 3 to avoid the peak summer weather, as well as to not clash with any other major sporting events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would allow more high-level athletes to participate.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 February 2024 |url=https://cijm.org.gr/new-dates-for-the-20th-mediterranean-games-taranto-2026/ |title=New dates for the 20th Mediterranean Games "Taranto 2026" |website=cijm.org.gr |access-date=2 February 2024}}</ref> The event return to its traditional 4-year cycle following the 2021 Mediterranean Games postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

== Bidding process == In July 2019, the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) announced the end of the candidature process and the sole candidate city, Taranto, for the 2026 Games,<ref name="Bid">{{cite web |publisher=International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) |title=The city of Taranto candidate for the XX Mediterranean Games |date=17 July 2019 |url=https://cijm.org.gr/the-city-of-taranto-candidate-for-the-xxth-mediterranean-games/ |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407225953/https://cijm.org.gr/the-city-of-taranto-candidate-for-the-xxth-mediterranean-games/ |archive-date=7 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> and on 24 August, Taranto was awarded the 2026 Games following a unanimous vote by the CIJM.<ref name="Bid"/><ref>{{cite web |publisher=International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) |title=Taranto will organize the 20th Mediterranean Games |date=24 August 2019 |url=https://cijm.org.gr/taranto-will-organize-the-20th-mediterranean-games/ |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927162617/https://cijm.org.gr/taranto-will-organize-the-20th-mediterranean-games/ |archive-date=27 September 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |publisher=Olympics |title=Olympic Highlights 22/07/2019 |url=https://olympics.com/ioc/news/olympic-highlights-22-07-2019 |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730175728/https://olympics.com/ioc/news/olympic-highlights-22-07-2019 |archive-date=30 July 2021 |date=22 July 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |publisher=Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) |title=A Taranto i XX Giochi del Mediterraneo. Malagò: 'che orgoglio, Italia protagonista assoluta nel 2026' |url=https://www.coni.it/en/news/36-primo-piano/16469-taranto-ospiter%C3%A0-i-xx-giochi-del-mediterraneo-malag%C3%B2-%E2%80%9Cche-orgoglio,-italia-protagonista-assoluta-nel-2026%E2%80%9D.html |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730165703/https://www.coni.it/en/news/36-primo-piano/16469-taranto-ospiter%C3%A0-i-xx-giochi-del-mediterraneo-malag%C3%B2-%E2%80%9Cche-orgoglio,-italia-protagonista-assoluta-nel-2026%E2%80%9D.html |archive-date=30 July 2021 |language=it |date=24 August 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ 2026 Mediterranean Games<br/>bidding results |- ! scope="col" | City ! scope="col" | NOC ! scope="col" | Votes |- | '''Taranto''' | '''{{ITA}}''' | '''Unanimous''' |}

== Development and preparation == === Venues === Venues will be spread across the city of Taranto, its namesake province, and the surrounding region of Apulia. Several venues will be newly built or renovated.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.calciolecce.it/2019/08/24/ufficiale-a-taranto-i-giochi-del-mediterraneo-2026-e-arrivano-fondi-per-il-via-del-mare/ |title=Ufficiale, a Taranto i Giochi del Mediterraneo 2026. E arrivano i fondi per il Via del Mare |website=www.calciolecce.it |date=24 August 2019}}</ref>

{|class="wikitable sortable" !Venue !City !Events !Capacity !Status |- |rowspan = "2"|Stadio Erasmo Iacovone |rowspan = "16"|Taranto |Ceremonies |rowspan = "2"|16,306 |rowspan = "2"|Existing, replacment |- |Football |- |{{ill|Stadio di atletica Giuseppe Valente|it}} |Athletics |3,000 |rowspan = "3"|New |- |Magna Grecia Tennis Center |Tennis |1,000 (center court) |- |Palaricciardi |Fencing |1,000 |- |{{ill|PalaMazzola|it}} |Volleyball |5,000 |Existing |- |Torre d'Ayala Swimming Stadium |Aquatics (swimming, water polo, finswimming) |2,000 (indoor pool)<br>1,000 (outdoor pool) |New |- |rowspan = "3"|Taranto Urban Circuit |Road cycling |rowspan = "3"|3,500 |rowspan = "4"|Temporary |- |Roller speed skating |- |Triathlon |- |{{ill|Giardini Peripato|it}} |3x3 basketball |1,000 |- |rowspan = "2"|Parco Cimino |Canoeing |rowspan = "2"|1,000 |rowspan = "5"|New |- |Rowing |- |Torpediniere Nautical Center |Sailing |1,000 |- |rowspan = "2"|Salinella Urban Center |Padel |1,000 |- |Skateboarding |1,000 |- |Stadio Franco Fanuzzi |rowspan = "2"|Brindisi |Football |7,500 |rowspan = "4"|Existing |- |PalaPentassuglia |Volleyball |3,534 |- |PalaTifo |Castellaneta |Table Tennis |900 |- |PalaConversano |Conversano |Handball |2,800 |- |Nuovo Palazzetto Dello Sport |Crispiano |Archery |1,000 |New |- |Palazzetto dello Sport |Fasano |Handball |2,000 |rowspan = "7"|Existing |- |Stadio Giovanni Paolo II |rowspan = "2"|Francavilla Fontana |Football |2,137 |- |Palatifo e Tenso Struttura |Badminton |250 |- |rowspan = "2"|Grottaglie Sports Hall |rowspan = "2"|Grottaglie |Gymnastics |3,000 |- |Handball |900 |- |Stadio Via del mare |rowspan = "2"|Lecce |Football |31,461 |- |Palaventura |Volleyball |1,300 |- |Itria Valley |Martina Franca |Road cycling |3,500 |Temporary |- |rowspan = "2"|{{ill|Palasport Giovanni Paolo II|it}} |rowspan = "2"|Massafra |Volleyball |1,450 |rowspan = "4"|Existing |- |Taekwondo |800 |- |PalaMontemesola |Montemesola |Bowls |900 |- |Horse Club Terra Jonica |rowspan = "3"|San Giorgio Ionico |Equestrian |1,000 |- |rowspan = "2"|San Giorgio Ionico Sport Hall |Boxing |1,000 |rowspan = "2"|New |- |Weightlifting |500 |- |Palestra di Quartiere |Statte |Handball |750 |rowspan = "2"|Existing |- |Palazzetto Albano |Torricella |Shooting |1,000<br>600 |}

==The Games== ===Sports=== 27 Olympic sports and disciplines will be contested and also 5 non-Olympic ones, with 5 team sports.<ref name="gameplan">{{cite web|url=https://www.ta2026.com/en/piano-dei-giochi/|title=Game Plan|website=www.ta2026.com|access-date=24 March 2026}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" width=100% ! 2026 Mediterranean Games sports programme |- | {{div col|colwidth=22em}} * {{GamesSport|3x3 basketball|Events=2}} * Aquatics ** {{GamesSport|Swimming|Events=?}} ** {{GamesSport|Water polo|Events=2}} ** {{GamesSport|Finswimming|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Archery|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Badminton|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Boules|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Boxing|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Canoeing|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Equestrian}} ** Jumping <small>(2)</small> * {{GamesSport|Fencing|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Football|Events=2}} * Gymnastics ** {{GamesSport|Artistic gymnastics}}<small>(?)</small> ** {{GamesSport|Rhythmic gymnastics}} <small>(?)</small> * {{GamesSport|Handball|Events=2}} * {{GamesSport|Judo|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Karate|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Padel|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Road cycling|Events=?}} * Roller sports ** {{GamesSport|Roller speed skating|Events=?}} ** {{GamesSport|Skateboarding|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Rowing|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Sailing|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Shooting|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Table tennis|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Taekwondo|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Tennis|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Triathlon|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Volleyball|Events=2}} * {{GamesSport|Weightlifting|Events=?}} * {{GamesSport|Wrestling|Events=?}} {{div col end}} |}

==== Demonstration sports ==== In addition, 3 demonstration sports will be held.<ref>{{cite web |title=ICMG Coordination Commission concludes productive visit to Taranto for the 2026 Mediterranean Games |url=https://cijm.org.gr/icmg-coordination-commission-concludes-productive-visit-to-taranto-for-the-2026-mediterranean-games/ |website=ICMG |access-date=7 August 2025 |date=7 July 2025}}</ref> * {{GamesSport|Baseball5}} * {{GamesSport|Flying disc}} * {{GamesSport|Kickboxing}}

===Participating nations=== All 26 National Olympic Committees who are members of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games are expected to send delegations.

{| class="wikitable collapsible" style="width:100%;" |- ! Participating National Committees |- | {{div col|colwidth=18em}} * {{flagicon|ALB}} Albania * {{flagicon|ALG}} Algeria * {{flagicon|AND}} Andorra * {{flagicon|BIH}} Bosnia and Herzegovina * {{flagicon|CRO}} Croatia * {{flagicon|CYP}} Cyprus * {{flagicon|EGY}} Egypt * {{flagicon|FRA}} France * {{flagicon|GRE}} Greece * {{flagicon|ITA}} Italy '''(host)''' * {{flagicon|KOS}} Kosovo * {{flagicon|LIB}} Lebanon * {{flagicon|LBA}} Libya * {{flagicon|MLT}} Malta * {{flagicon|MON}} Monaco * {{flagicon|MNE}} Montenegro * {{flagicon|MAR}} Morocco * {{flagicon|MKD}} North Macedonia * {{flagicon|POR}} Portugal * {{flagicon|SMR}} San Marino * {{flagicon|SRB}} Serbia * {{flagicon|SLO}} Slovenia * {{flagicon|ESP}} Spain * {{flagicon|SYR}} Syria * {{flagicon|TUN}} Tunisia * {{flagicon|TUR}} Turkey {{div col end}} |}

== Calendar == Source:<ref name="gameplan"/> {| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:90%;position:relative;width:75%;" |-align=center | bgcolor=#00cc33|&nbsp;●&nbsp; || Opening ceremony || bgcolor=#3399ff|&nbsp;●&nbsp; || Competitions || bgcolor=#ffcc00|&nbsp;●&nbsp; || Event finals|| bgcolor=#ee3333|&nbsp;●&nbsp; || Closing ceremony |} {| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:90%; line-height:1.25em;width:75%;" |- ! class="unsortable" style="width:18%;" colspan="2"|August / September 2026 ! <small>21st<br />Fri</small> ! <small>22nd<br />Sat</small> ! <small>23rd<br />Sun</small> ! <small>24th<br />Mon</small> ! <small>25th<br />Tue</small> ! <small>26th<br />Wed</small> ! <small>27th<br />Thu</small> ! <small>28th<br />Fri</small> ! <small>29th<br />Sat</small> ! <small>30th<br />Sun</small> ! <small>31st<br />Mon</small> ! <small>1st<br />Tue</small> ! <small>2nd<br />Wed</small> ! <small>3rd<br />Thu</small> ! class="unsortable" 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== Marketing == === Emblem === The emblem for the 2026 Mediterranean Games was unveiled on 14 December 2019 at the Palace of Taranto.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) |title=Taranto 2026: The official logo of the Mediterranean Games |date=18 December 2019 |url=https://cijm.org.gr/taranto-2026-the-official-logo-of-the-mediterranean-games/ |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730180114/https://cijm.org.gr/taranto-2026-the-official-logo-of-the-mediterranean-games/ |archive-date=30 July 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Emblem">{{cite web |publisher=Taranto |title=Storia dei Giochi ed Edizioni |url=https://taranto-2026.it/storia-dei-giochi-ed-edizioni/ |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730180620/https://taranto-2026.it/storia-dei-giochi-ed-edizioni/ |archive-date=30 July 2021 |language=it |url-status=live}}</ref> It was designed by the Istituto Comprensivo Gaetano Salvemini as part of a contest announced in May by the Municipality of Taranto.<ref name="Emblem"/> Resembling the Sailor Monument in the city, the emblem is formed up of two anthropomorphized x's that compose the number 20 written in Roman numerals.<ref name="Emblem"/>

=== Mascot === The mascot is ''Ionios'', a dolphin carrying a torch. The dolphin is the symbol of Taranto.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://cijm.org.gr/ionios-mascot-of-the-mediterranean-games-taranto-2026/ |title=Ionios, mascot of the Mediterranean Games |year=2023 |publisher=Mediterranean Games Committee}}</ref>

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