The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966.

The event was followed by the 1966 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

Kingston was elected host by the CGF in Rome, Italy during the 1960 Summer Olympics.

34 teams were represented at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Participating Commonwealth countries and territories: *   Host nation (Jamaica)