World Athletics Championships 2025

The World Athletics Championships 2025 will take place from 13-21 September in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing the pinnacle of global track and field competition.

• Hosted by World Athletics, the sport's international governing body
• Features elite athletes from over 200 nations
• The world athletics championships is regarded as the biggest athletics event outside the Olympics
• Celebrates excellence in sprints, distance races, jumps, throws, and more
• Highlights international unity through sport and inspires future generations

Don't miss this premier showcase of athletic performance and global competition.

Where Can I Watch The Athletics World Championships?

Watch the World Athletics Championships live or on-demand for free on Eurovision Sport, with full morning and evening coverage. Available in select regions; geo-restrictions may apply.

The easiest way to stream the Athletics World Championships and follow every event is on Eurovision Sport.

World Athletics Championships Schedule 2025

Get set for an action-packed week at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, with thrilling finals and must-watch events.

Morning sessions start at 07:30 JST, evenings at 17:30 JST - times subject to change. Check the full schedule below to catch all the action.

Date	Morning Session (JST)	Evening Session (Finals, JST)
Sep 13	Women's & Men's 35km Race Walk (08:00)	- Men Shot Put final (21:10) - Women's 10,000m final (21:30) - Mixed 4x400m relay final (22:20)
Sep 14	Women's Marathon (08:00)	- Men's 10,000m final (21:30) - Women's 100m final (22:13) - Men's 100m final (22:20)
Sep 15	Men's Marathon (08:00)	- Men's Pole Vault final (20:10) - Women's Hammer Throw (21:00) - Men's 3000m Steeplechase (21:55) - Women's 100m hurdles final (22:20)
Sep 16	-	- Men's High Jump final (20:35) - Men's Hammer Throw final (21:00) - Women's 1500 m final (22:05) - Men's 110m hurdles final (22:20)
Sep 17	-	- Women's Pole Vault final (20:10) - Men's Long Jump final (20:50) - Women's 3000m Steeplechase final (21:57) - Men's 1500 m final (22:20)
Sep 18	-	- Men's Javelin Throw final (19:23) - Women's Triple Jump final (20:55) - Men's 400 m final (22:10) - Women's 400m final (22:24)
Sep 19	-	- Men's Triple Jump final (20:50) - Men's 400 m hurdles final (21:15) - Women's 400 m hurdles final (21:27) - Men's 200 m final (22:06) - Women's 200 m final (22:22)
Sep 20	Women's & Men's 20km Race Walk (07:30 & 09:50)	- Women's Shot Put final (19:54) - Women's Javelin Throw final (21:05) - Women's 5000 m final (21:29) - Men's 800m final (22:22)
Sep 21	-	- Women's High Jump final (19:30) - Men's 800m final (19:35) - Men's 5000m (19:50) - Men's Discus Throw final (20:00) - Men's 4x400m final (20:25) - Women's 4x400m final (20:40) - Men's Decathlon final event (20:55) - Women's 4x100m (21:10) - Men's 4x100m (21:20)

What Is The World Athletics Championships?

The World Athletics Championships is the largest track and field event outside the Olympics, bringing together the world's best athletes every two years since 1983.

• Features all Olympic track and field disciplines, plus mixed relays and combined events like the decathlon and heptathlon
• Attracts 200+ nations and around 2,000 athletes
• Key stage for global rankings, Olympic qualification, and record-breaking performances
• 36 world records set in its history
• Next edition: 11-19 September 2027, Beijing

Where Are The 2025 World Athletics Championships?

The World Athletics Championships 2025 will take place in Tokyo, Japan, with the historic Japan National Stadium as the main venue.

• Japan National Stadium - Hosted athletics at Tokyo 2020 and the 1964 Olympics
• Rich athletics heritage - First female Olympic athletics medal by Kinue Hotomi (800m); home to reigning women's World & Olympic javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi and two-time World medalist in race walking Masatora Kawano
• Global timing - All events in Japan Standard Time (JST), 7 hours ahead of CET and 8 hours ahead of BST
• Prestigious stage - A legendary venue set to welcome the world's best in 2025

World Athletics Championships Marathon Route

The World Athletics Championships marathon route will showcase Tokyo's most iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods.

• Start & Finish - Japan National Stadium, the heart of the championships
• Imperial Palace - Scenic moat views and historic architecture
• Tokyo Station - Famous red-brick facade and a symbol of the city
• Nihonbashi - Historic bridge and district known for traditional commerce
• Ginza - Luxury shopping streets and vibrant city life
• Urban & cultural highlights - A blend of heritage, modernity, and Tokyo's unique atmosphere

1991 World Athletics Championships

Tokyo last hosted the World Athletics Championships in 1991, a landmark edition remembered for record-breaking performances.

• Historic moment - Mike Powell's 8.95 m long jump world record, still unbeaten today
• 1991 venue - Held at the old Japan National Stadium
• 2025 upgrade - Championships return to the new Japan National Stadium, rebuilt for Tokyo 2020
• Legacy & continuity - From a historic past to a modern stage for the world's best

Athletes to Watch at the 2025 World Championships

The World Athletics Championships 2025 promises unforgettable showdowns as global stars, champions, and rising talents take center stage in Tokyo.

• Noah Lyles (USA): Reigning world 100m and 200m champion aiming to extend his sprint dominance
• Faith Kipyegon (Kenya): Triple Olympic and quadruple World gold medallist, and 1500m world record holder
• Armand Duplantis (Sweden): Pole vault sensation holding the world record, Olympic Title and World Champion Title
• Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA): decorated hurdler and sprinter with 4 Olympics golds and 3 World Championship golds.
• Neeraj Chopra (India): Olympic and World Championship javelin champion
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica): Sprint legend and 10 times World Champion, with 3 Olympic golds
• Keely Hodgkinson (UK): Looking to clinch the 800m World Championship title after two Silvers in the last two editions and coming off the win at the Paris 2024 Olympics
• Shericka Jackson (Jamaica): Decorated 200m sprinter, trying to make it three golds in a row after claiming the title in the past two editions

Top Japanese Athletes To Watch

Japanese athletes will have strong home support as they aim for personal bests, medals, and possible records at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025.

• Haruka Kitaguchi: Reigning women's Javelin World Champion and Olympic Champion and the main medal hopeful on home soil
• Nozomi Tanaka: 2018 World U20 Champion in the 3000 m
• Yumi Tanaka: Promising hurdler set to compete in the 100 m hurdles
• Rachid Muratake: Young 110 m hurdler who won in the 2025 Asian Championships
• Towa Uzawa: Rising star with gold in the 200m at the 2025 and 2023 Asian Championships

Recap Of The World Athletics Championships 2023

The World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest delivered record-breaking performances and set the stage for thrilling rivalries in Tokyo 2025.

• Location & Venue - National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary
• Top Nations - USA (29 total medals, 12 gold) led the table, followed by Jamaica and Kenya
• 1 World Record - United States in the 4x400m mixed relay
• 7 Championship Records
• Star Athletes Returning - Duplantis, Bol, Noah Lyles, Shericka Jackson
• Prize Money - $70,000 for individual gold medalists
• Legacy - Fierce rematches and record pursuits expected in Tokyo 2025

Prestige of the World Championships Athletics

The World Athletics Championships are the pinnacle of track and field outside the Olympics, offering athletes global prestige and career-defining moments.

• Global Reach - Broadcast to over 200 countries, attracting millions of viewers
• Beyond Medals - Athletes earn crucial ranking points for future event qualification
• Career Impact - A stage for recognition, development, and legacy building
• National Pride - Success boosts visibility for athletes and their countries
• Unmatched Prestige - The most important track & field competition apart from the Olympics

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