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The 2026 athletics calendar promises a unique mix of major competitions, from continental battles to a groundbreaking global final.
The 2026 track and field season will be a unique year. Without a traditional outdoor World Championship, the calendar is instead defined by high-stakes continental battles and the introduction of a revolutionary new global final.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Date: January 10, 2026
The season will begin in Tallahassee, Florida, where the world’s best distance runners battle over grass and mud.
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World Athletics Indoor Championships
Dates: March 20 – 22, 2026
The indoor circuit peaks in Torun, Poland. In this global event, fans should expect explosive performances from athletes competing for the first major global gold medals of the year in one of Europe’s loudest arenas.
World Athletics Relays
Dates: May 2 – 3, 2026
In this event, speed will take the centre stage in Gaborone, Botswana. This is the premier team event of the year, with nations vying for titles in the 4x100m, 4x400m, and the thrilling mixed-gender relays.
The Diamond League
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The world’s premier one-day meet circuit begins in May. Athletes compete across 14 qualifying meetings to earn points for the grand finale.
May 8: Doha Diamond League (Qatar)
May 16: Shanghai Diamond League (China)
May 23: Xiamen Diamond League (China)
May 31: Meeting International de Rabat (Morocco)
June 4: Golden Gala Pietro Mennea (Rome, Italy)
June 7: BAUHAUS-galan (Stockholm, Sweden)
June 10: Oslo Bislett Games (Norway)
June 26: Meeting de Paris (France)
July 4: Prefontaine Classic (Eugene, USA)
July 10: Herculis EBS (Monaco)
July 18: London Athletics Meet (UK)
August 21: Athletissima (Lausanne, Switzerland)
August 23: Kamila Skolimowska Memorial (Silesia, Poland)
August 27: Weltklasse Zürich (Switzerland)
September 4 – 5: Brussels (Belgium)
Commonwealth Games: Glasgow 2026
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Athletics Dates: July 27 – August 1, 2026
Held in Glasgow, Scotland, track and field will be the heart of the Games. Fans should look for the historic return of the Commonwealth Mile, replacing the 1500m for this edition.
World Athletics U20 Championships
Dates: August 4 – 9, 2026
The stars of tomorrow descend on Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. This is the highest level of junior competition, where future Olympic legends are often discovered.
European Athletics Championships
Dates: August 10 – 16, 2026
Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium hosts the best of the continent. Expect fierce rivalries, particularly in the middle-distance events where European depth is currently world-leading.
World Athletics Ultimate Championship
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Dates: September 11 – 13, 2026
The grand finale of the entire year takes place in Budapest, Hungary. This inaugural ‘best-of-the-best’ event features only the top-ranked athletes in a fast-paced, high-prize-money format to officially close the season.