Rescheduled, the week-long event welcomed around 2,500 competitors and officials from 24 islands to take part in 14 sports.

The International Island Games Association (IIGA) advisor was Eric Legg.

[7] An opening ceremony was held on the seafront of St Peter Port on 8 July led by Gibraltar, where thousands turned out to greet the 24 teams taking part in the week's competitions.

[10] In addition, the Isle of Man had lent seven Police officers and Gibraltar and Australia, St John Ambulance staff to supplement the Guernsey facilities, with additional medical vehicles borrowed from the UK for the week.

[11][12][9] 24 island entities of the IIGA, from Europe, South Atlantic and the Caribbean area compete in the Games.