The Rome Golden Gala, a prestigious fixture in the Diamond League series, is set to deliver a thrilling evening of athletics at the Stadio Olimpico. The event boasts a stellar line-up of global stars, including British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson and American sprint sensation Noah Lyles.
Key Athletes and Events
Keely Hodgkinson, who has recently made headlines for her comments on West Ham, begins her outdoor season in the 400m. This race marks the start of her ambitious pursuit to break three elite time barriers, including a potential world record in the 800m later in the season.
Noah Lyles will compete in the men's 100m alongside fellow American and indoor world champion Jordan Anthony. They face stiff competition from Team GB's Jeremiah Azu and former Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs.
In the women's 1500m, Georgia Hunter Bell represents British hopes. The women's 200m features Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith, who will battle against the formidable duo of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Julien Alfred.
When and Where
The Rome Diamond League takes place on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
How to Watch
UK viewers can watch the meeting live on BBC Three, with coverage starting at 8pm BST. A live stream is also available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Full Schedule (All Times BST)
- 18:10 – Men's javelin throw
- 18:15 – Women's pole vault
- 18:48 – Men's triple jump
- 20:04 – Women's 400m hurdles
- 20:07 – Men's high jump
- 20:27 – Men's shot put
- 20:28 – Women's 100m hurdles
- 20:35 – Men's long jump
- 20:38 – Women's 5000m
- 21:04 – Men's 110m hurdles
- 21:15 – Women's 400m
- 21:27 – Women's 200m
- 21:37 – Women's 1500m
- 21:52 – Men's 100m
Full live results will be available online.
Diamond League Calendar 2026
- 16 May – Shanghai, China
- 23 May – Xiamen, China
- 31 May – Rabat, Morocco
- 4 June – Rome, Italy
- 7 June – Stockholm, Sweden
- 10 June – Oslo, Norway
- 19 June – Doha, Qatar
- 28 June – Paris, France
- 4 July – Eugene, United States
- 10 July – Monaco
- 18 July – London, United Kingdom
- 21 August – Lausanne, Switzerland
- 23 August – Chorzow, Poland
- 27 August – Zurich, Switzerland
- 4-5 September – Diamond League Finals (Brussels, Belgium)
