The IAAF World Athletics Championships is the biennial world championship of Athletics, consisting of a number of events including:
100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
800 metres
1500 metres
5000 metres
10,000 metres
Marathon
3000 metres steeplechase
110 metre (men)/100 metre (women) hurdles
400 metre hurdles
High Jump
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Hammer Throw
Javelin Throw
Decathlon (Men)/Heptathlon (Women)
20km race walk
50km race walk
4 x 100 metre relay
4 x 400 metre relay
4 x 400 metre relay (mixed)
When is the IAAF World Athletics Championships?
The IAAF World Athletics Championships takes place every two years, usually held in August or September.
The 2019 event will be held between the 27th September and 6th October.
Where is the IAAF World Athletics Championships?
The IAAF World Athletics Championships are held in a different host city for each championship, with the events focusing on one venue. The 2019 Championships are to be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha in Qatar.
Future events confirmed are:
6-15 August 2021 – Hayward Field (Eugene, USA)
26 August-3 September 2023 – National Athletics Centre (Budapest, Hungary)
What is the schedule?
The daily schedule is available on the office website by clicking here.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are readily available for the majority of sessions during the Championships, click here for further information and to purchase through the official website.
How do I get there?
The Khalifa International Stadium is located in the Doha Sports City in the Al-Waab district of Doha, approximately 8km from Doha’s CBD.
Airport – The Hamad International Airport is ranked as one of the best in the world and is an important hub in the region, with Qatar Airways in particular offering flights to a number of international destinations.
Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here.
Bus – Lines 31, 32 and 137 all run from Doha CBD to the Khalifa International Stadium
Taxi – The most convenient option is to catch a taxi to the Khalifa International Stadium, just ensure the driver turns the metre on!
