The 2026 European Athletics Championships are being held in the United Kingdom for the first time, at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, from Monday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16.
TV Coverage and Start Times
UK viewers can watch comprehensive free-to-air coverage on BBC One and BBC Two. Live broadcasts begin on Monday, August 10 at 10:30am on BBC Two, with evening sessions starting at 7pm on BBC Two before moving to BBC One at 8pm for medal finals.
Live Streaming Options
For digital viewing, the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website offer full live streams for UK residents. International fans can watch for free via the Eurovision Sport app and website, which also provide dedicated feeds for field events.
Radio Coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app provide daily audio coverage, with commentary from Alistair Bruce-Ball and former European Championship medallist Allison Curbishley.
Daily Schedule Highlights
The seven-day schedule features morning and evening sessions. Notable finals include the women's 100m on Monday, men's 100m on Tuesday, and the mixed 4x400m relay on Monday evening. Full event listings are available across the week, culminating in the men's and women's 4x400m relays on Sunday.
