The 2026 Wanda Diamond League calendar has been unveiled, bringing excitement for another year of world-class athletics. The series will commence on May 8 in Doha, marking the start of a global journey that spans four continents, and conclude with a two-day finale in Brussels on September 4-5. Notably, the schedule remains largely unchanged from previous seasons, offering fans a consistent array of top-tier events to look forward to.
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, both world-record holders, are expected to shine once again in the middle and long-distance events, while American sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles will be key figures in the sprint races. These athletes, along with many others, will compete across 14 meetings for the coveted Diamond Trophy, accumulating points throughout the season in an effort to secure their spot at the Brussels finale.
The season’s journey will begin with a three-stop tour across Asia, starting with Doha, followed by consecutive events in Shanghai and Xiamen. Africa will then see the action on May 31 with a stop in Rabat. Afterward, the series moves to Europe, where major meetings will take place in Rome, Stockholm, Oslo, and Paris.
In a thrilling twist, the league heads to the United States for the prestigious Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on July 4, where many world records have been set in recent years. The European leg continues with top-tier competitions in Monaco and London, where sprint stars like Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles are expected to deliver some of the most exciting moments of the season.
The final stages of qualification will take place in late August, with stops in Lausanne, Silesia, and Zurich. As the season culminates in Brussels, the world’s elite athletes will vie for the Diamond Trophy in what promises to be a thrilling finale.
With no World Championships or Olympic Games on the horizon for 2026, the Diamond League will hold even more significance as one of the premier athletic events globally. As such, Faith Kipyegon will look to defend her 1500m title, while Chebet aims to extend her reign in the 5000m. On the sprinting front, Richardson and Lyles will continue to battle for dominance in the women’s 100m and 200m, and the men’s 100m and 200m events, respectively.
The 2026 Diamond League promises another season filled with intense rivalries, global showdowns, and unforgettable performances from some of athletics’ brightest stars.
