More than 1,500 elite athletes from around 50 countries will gather at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England, for the European Athletics Championships from August 10 to 16, 2026.
Organizers promise "elite performances, homegrown heroes and edge-of-your-seat finals" during the seven-day competition.
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This event marks the stadium's latest major international spectacle since its significant redevelopment for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Holding roughly 18,000 spectators, the UK's largest athletics venue will operate as a strictly car-free site.
Spectators are advised to use public transportation or pre-booked shuttle buses from Birmingham city center.
Competition Schedule and British Squad
The competition kicks off on August 10 with the men's hammer throw, women's shot put, and the men's 5000m final.
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The schedule features one-day deciders, where select events like the 100m sprint progress from heats to the final within a single day.
The event concludes on August 16 with nine final events, including the 4x400m relays.
A 98-strong British squad will feature high-profile international figures alongside West Midlands locals, including middle-distance runner Issy Boffey and marathon runner Ellis Cross.
World stars expected to compete include Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, Dutch athlete Femke Bol, and Norwegian distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
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Television and digital coverage will be broadcast across BBC platforms throughout the week, with daily radio commentary provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
