The 2025 Diamond League Final heads to Zurich, Switzerland this week, bringing together some of the world’s best athletes in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. The competition takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, with champions not only fighting for glory but also a lucrative prize purse.
Athletes will battle it out for $30,000 (Ksh3.8 million) each as Diamond Trophy winners, while select disciplines under the “Diamond+Discipline” rule will see winners pocket $50,000 (Ksh6.5 million). This makes Zurich one of the most lucrative stops in the global athletics calendar.
Some of the biggest names in track and field will headline the event, including Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon, Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Beatrice Chebet and Winfred Yavi. With such a loaded field, fireworks are guaranteed on the track and in the field.
Wednesday – Field Events Take Centre Stage
The Final kicks off on Wednesday at 3:30pm Kenyan time with women’s pole vault. The evening will also feature men’s and women’s shot put, women’s high jump, and men’s long jump before the first day’s programme concludes at 7:35pm.
Thursday – The Main Track Events
The second day is when the intensity truly rises. Thursday’s events begin at 6:01pm, with live television coverage starting from 7:03pm. The men’s 400m hurdles will open proceedings, setting the stage for a packed schedule of finals.
Key events to watch include:
- Women’s 3,000m – 7:49pm
- Women’s 100m hurdles – 8:09pm
- Men’s 3,000m steeplechase – 8:17pm
- Women’s 1,500m – 8:40pm
- Men’s 1,500m – 8:50pm
- Women’s 100m – 9:02pm
- Men’s 100m – 9:27pm
- Women’s 400m hurdles – 9:35pm
- Men’s 400m hurdles – 9:44pm
- Women’s 800m – 10:09pm
- Men’s 800m – 10:20pm
- Women’s 200m – 10:30pm
- Men’s 200m – 10:39pm (final event)
The women’s 3,000m steeplechase (9:09pm) and men’s 3,000m (9:52pm) are also set to draw huge interest, given the presence of reigning world and Olympic champions.
Where to Watch
Fans across Africa can follow the action live on SuperSport TV, with Thursday night offering the prime track events featuring the sport’s biggest stars.
With pride, prestige, and millions at stake, Zurich 2025 will be a Diamond League Final to remember.
