Birmingham prepares for European Athletics Championships in August 2026

Birmingham is set to host the European Athletics Championships from August 10 to 16, 2026, featuring over 1,500 athletes from about 50 countries. The renovated Alexander Stadium will serve as the venue, with tickets for all sessions now available. This event marks the first time the championships will take place in the UK, following Birmingham's successful Commonwealth Games four years prior. Organizers expect a filled program with elite performances, including 'one-day-deciders' for events like the 100m sprint. The competition will showcase prominent athletes, including Mondo Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson, with final events scheduled on August 16.

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