History. Home Crowd. Heart-Racing Action. Birmingham 2026 Is Calling

For the first time ever, the European Athletics Championships are coming to the UK - and Birmingham is ready to bring the noise. From 10–16 August 2026, the newly transformed Alexander Stadium will erupt with cheers, records, rivalries and electric home crowd energy.

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Home Stars. Home Soil. Home Advantage.

Your favourite British athletes are coming in hot:

• Dina Asher-Smith – blazing form over 200m, British champion, sprint queen
• Zharnel Hughes – double sprint champ at the 2025 UK Championships, breaking records over 100m & 200m
• Max Burgin – unstoppable over 800m, fearless and fast
• Georgia Hunter-Bell – rising middle-distance star, storming to sub-2-minute finishes

These athletes aren’t just competing. They’re aiming to own the podium – and you could be there, cheering them across the line.

Europe’s Best vs. Team GB: Don’t Blink

Europe’s elite are coming too – and they mean business:

• Femke Bol – Dutch 400m hurdles phenom, Olympic-level speed
• Mondo Duplantis – Sweden’s pole vault genius, rewriting history with every jump
• Yaroslava Mahuchikh – Ukrainian high jump superstar, pure elegance over the bar
• Mykolas Alekna – Lithuanian world record holder in discus throw

New Format. Same Heart-Pounding Intensity.

One Day. One Champion. One Huge Moment.
The all-new One-Day-Decider format turns every day into a highlight reel:

• 100m: morning heats, evening final - blink and you'll miss it
• Shot put & relays: start to medals, all in one packed session

No drawn-out schedules. Just non-stop drama and instant medal moments.

Birmingham: More Than Just a Host City

This isn’t just a venue. This is a stage set for greatness:

• Legendary atmosphere – proven at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
• Alexander Stadium – modern, massive, made for magic
• A home crowd like no other – loud, proud and ready
• Lasting legacy – boosting tourism, pride, and sport for all

Birmingham’s not just hosting. It’s making history.

Tickets for Everyone - Starting at £5!

You don’t need to break the bank to see Europe’s best:

• From £10 for adults, £5 for kids
• 50% of all tickets cost £30 or less
• Family of four? From £30 total
• 7 days of action, in the school holidays - perfect for families, fans and first-timers

“We’ve built this timetable with the fans and athletes firmly in mind… Birmingham 2026 is all about creating the ultimate stage for Europe’s best to shine. It’s going to be bold, brilliant and bursting with passion.” - Cherry Alexander OBE, Championships

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Whether it’s your first live athletics event or your 50th, Birmingham 2026 is set to be unmissable. The tension. The atmosphere. The moment the stadium holds its breath…

 This is your chance to say “I was there.”
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Birmingham 2026: Not just a competition - a celebration of sport, unity, and history in the making.
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