The UK Athletics Indoor Championships 2026 have arrived, promising two days of intense competition at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on 14-15 February. This event serves as a pivotal platform for athletes aiming to secure spots at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland next month, especially in a year without an Olympic Games or outdoor World Athletics Championship.
Star-Studded Lineup Takes Centre Stage
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will compete in the women's 800m, though she plans to run only in the heats this weekend to conserve energy for a potential world record attempt at the Lievin meeting next week. Meanwhile, Amy Hunt, who captured a superb silver medal in Tokyo last summer, returns to action in the women's 60m, adding excitement to the sprints.
Other Key Contenders to Watch
Multiple Olympic medallist Josh Kerr shifts focus to the men's 3000m, seeking World indoor qualification despite his preference for the 1500m, after a narrow loss to Cole Hocker in the Millrose Games. Georgia Hunter Bell, a world silver medalist in the 800m last summer, opts for the 1500m, creating an intriguing dynamic with her training partner Hodgkinson. Ben Pattison, back in form, aims to earn another world medal and secure his ticket to Torun.
Complete Championship Schedule
Here is the detailed timetable for the two-day event, with all times in GMT:
Day 1 - Saturday, 14 February
- 11:26: 60m Women Round 1
- 12:15: 60m Men Round 1
- 13:03: Pole Vault Women Final
- 13:10: 400m Women Round 1
- 13:40: 60m Hurdles Women Round 1
- 14:05: Long Jump Women Final
- 14:10: 60m Hurdles Men Round 1
- 14:40: 400m Men Round 1
- 15:12: 60m Women SF
- 15:32: 60m Men SF
- 15:52: 800m Men Round 1
- 16:12: Triple Jump Men Final
- 16:17: 60m Hurdles Women SF
- 16:38: 60m Hurdles Men SF
- 16:35: Pole Vault Men Final
- 16:55: 800m Women Round 1
- 17:20: 60m Paralympic Women Final
- 17:30: 60m Paralympic Men Final
- 17:38: 60m Women Final
- 17:48: 60m Men Final
- 17:55: 400m Women SF
- 18:15: 400m Men SF
- 18:35: 60m Hurdles Women Final
- 18:45: 60m Hurdles Men Final
- 18:55: 1500m Women Round 1
Day 2 - Sunday, 15 February
- 11:30: Long Jump Men Final
- 11:55: High Jump Men Final
- 12:00: 200m Men Round 1
- 12:16: Shot Put Men Final
- 12:30: 200m Women Round 1
- 13:00: 3000m Walk M and W Final
- 13:32: Triple Jump Women Final
- 13:38: 200m Men SF
- 13:58: 200m Women SF
- 14:17: 3000m Women Final
- 14:21: High Jump Women Final
- 14:35: 3000m Men Final
- 14:47: Shot Put Women Final
- 14:52: 1500m Men Final
- 15:01: 1500m Women Final
- 15:11: 200m Men Final
- 15:20: 200m Women Final
- 15:29: 800m Men Final
- 15:38: 800m Women Final
- 15:47: 400m Men Final
- 15:54: 400m Women Final
Event Details and Ticket Information
The championships are held at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, with tickets still available for both days starting at £10. This event not only showcases top athletic talent but also plays a crucial role in shaping careers and dreams for the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships.
