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Bidding process for 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships launches

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Bidding process for 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships launches

The bidding process for the 2029 and 2031 editions of the World Athletics Championships is now open. Member federations and host institution stakeholders interested in hosting or receiving more information about staging either of these events should consult the World Athletics Championships 2029 and 2031 bid guide and then complete and return the bid pre-qualification form, both available via the World Athletics Library. The bidding process is set out in the bidding calendar. The pre-qualification form submission deadline for both events is 1 October 2025. The World Athletics Championships is one of the most prestigious major international sporting events in the world. As the pinnacle athletics event of the year and the outdoor season finale, it brings togeth...

Final Reminder: Media accreditation for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 closes 16 May 2025

World Athletics would like to remind media representatives wishing to cover the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, taking place from 13 to 21 September 2025, that they can register for media accreditation online. Media accreditation To access the World Athletics online media accreditation system, press and photographers will need a specific access code. If you do not have an access code but wish to attend, please contact your national athletics federation. Please note that a country quota is applied for media accreditation at the World Athletics Championships. The World Athletics online accreditation system website can be reached at: https://www.wasaccreditation.net/tokyo25/mediahome.aspx Media accommodation Media representatives requiring accommodation should r...

Tickets on sale for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

General ticket sales have now opened for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, set for 13-21 September. More than 250,000 presale tickets have already been sold. With the start of general sales, fans around the world will have an opportunity to secure seats at the biggest international sporting event of the year. Ticket prices start at just 2500 yen (€15.50, $16) for morning session seats and go up to 50,000 yen (€311, $323) for weekend evening session premium seats. Tickets can be purchased at tokyo25-lp.pia.jp Finals will be held in 13 of the 14 sessions across the nine days of action with champions crowned and medals awarded in 49 disciplines against the backdrop of Tokyo's packed-out National Stadium. The championships will kick off with th...