Competition format and location: The three-night championship runs from September 11-13, 2026, at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.
It includes 13 individual events, each for men and women, alongside two relay events, including the senior championship debut of the mixed 4x100m.
Massive total prize pot: The inaugural event features the largest financial reward in track and field history, offering a staggering £7.3million ($10m) total prize pot for competing athletes.
Every individual winner takes home a lucrative £110k ($150k) payday, while second place secures £55k ($75k) and third place earns £29k ($40k).
Relay teams compete for a shared top reward of £59k ($80k) to split amongst team members.
