When are World Athletics Ultimate Championships? Schedule, start times and how to watch

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships are set to take place in Budapest over three days, concluding the 2026 outdoor track and field season. The event features top athletes including Josh Kerr, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Amy Hunt, and Keely Hodgkinson, with a headline men's 1500m clash between rivals Kerr and Ingebrigtsen. The new competition, designed for non-Olympic and non-World Championship years, offers the largest prize pot in track and field history, featuring semi-finals and finals across sprints, hurdles, and middle-distance events.