Launch assets
The 2026 Summer of Sport campaign launches on Tuesday 26 May at 12 noon.
We need all partners to align and support the launch at the same time - 12 noon - to let all of Scotland know the Summer of Sport has started!
Share the press release
Download the press release which is most suitable for your organisation, edit it accordingly, and share it with your network of media contacts.
Press release for local authorities, sport governing bodies and Active Schools
Press release for delivery partners like sport clubs, community groups, schools and venues
Share on social media
Share the social media images/video below with the suggested post copy and tag any relevant partners.
Suggested post copy: We’re part of the 2026 Summer of Sport. A £20 million investment from Scottish Government in free and low-cost activities for children and young people across Scotland. Find out what we have planned this summer and beyond: <YOUR LINK HERE> #2026SummerOfSport #GameOn
Post images (4:5)
Stories images (9:16)
Launch photos
Social launch films
Films from our launch event, with Scotland star Craig Gordon and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth.
Embed links for this video are below. If you would like the file to share online, please email us at 2026SummerOfSport@stand.agency and we can supply.
Embed codes for videos
<iframe width="315" height="560"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m2exHyuwAUw"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe width="315" height="560"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3QV-nVjeoCI"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
This Summer I Will…videos
Our 'This Summer I Will…’ video where kids from the launch event share what they hope to achieve this summer and beyond.
Embed links for this video are below. If you would like the file to share online, please email us at 2026SummerOfSport@stand.agency and we can supply.
Embed codes for videos
<iframe width="315" height="560"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EncR3Nn1-oQ
"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe width="315" height="560"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TJEEL_iowsc"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
allowfullscreen></iframe>Social video
Download links for the videos above
Use posters and digital screens
Print off posters or use digital screen ads in any venues or locations where you can promote the Summer of Sport.
Launch PDF posters
Update your website
Update your website with a news article or page about the Summer of Sport (adapted from the press releases above), which provides all the relevant information on when and where your activities and events will be held.
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