If you are visiting Budapest during this unforgettable weekend, you will have the chance to witness sporting history as it happens. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship introduces an exciting new format to the international athletics calendar. Only the sport’s elite - including Olympic champions, world champions and Diamond League winners - will compete for the title of Ultimate Champion. 

There are no qualifying rounds. Every event is a final, meaning that every race, jump and throw matters from the very first moment. 

• - 28 events featuring a total of 360 world-class athletes
• - A finals-only format, with no preliminary rounds
• - The world’s best athletes competing together over one spectacular weekend
• - The inaugural edition of this historic event, with Budapest hosting the very first championship

Built for the 2023 World Athletics Championships, the Gyula Zsivótzky National Athletics Centre has already established itself as one of Europe’s premier athletics venues. Located on the eastern bank of the Danube in southern Budapest, the stadium combines state-of-the-art facilities with excellent accessibility. Having previously welcomed the world’s greatest athletes, it is the perfect setting for the launch of this exciting new championship. 

The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is also the perfect excuse to discover one of Europe’s most beautiful and vibrant capitals. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026 is more than just another athletics competition. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for the sport – and Budapest has the honour of hosting its inaugural edition. 

If you are planning to visit the Hungarian capital in September, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Secure your tickets, experience the energy of world-class athletics, and witness the world’s greatest athletes compete for the title of Ultimate Champion - live in Budapest. 

Venue: Gyula Zsivótzky National Athletics Centre, Budapest