Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe European Athletics Championships are set to take place in Birmingham's Alexander Stadium from 10-16 August, marking the first time the event has been held in the UK. Europe's top athletics stars will compete for continental titles and potential records, just a week after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games. Key athletes include Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson, who faces fierce competition, and reigning European 100m champion Dina Asher-Smith.The event will also feature 10 reigning world champions, such as pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, and Olympic 5,000m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, returning from injury. Live coverage of the European Athletics Championships will be broadcast on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.In fullEuropean Athletics Championships 2026 schedule and times including Keely Hodgkinson and Amy HuntMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
When are the European Athletics Championships – and how can I watch?
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe European Athletics Championships are set to take place in Birmingham's Alexander Stadium from 10-16 August, marking the first time the event has been held in the UK. Europe's top athletics stars will compete for continental titles and potential records, just a week after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games. Key athletes include Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson, who faces fierce competition, and reigning European 100m champion Dina Asher-Smith.The event will also feature 10 reigning world champions, such as pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, and Olympic 5,000m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, returning from injury. Live coverage of the European Athletics Championships will be broadcast on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.In fullEuropean Athletics Championships 2026 schedule and times including Keely Hodgkinson and Amy HuntMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
