Birmingham marks 500 days to go till the European Athletic Championships arrives at the Alexander Stadium.

Next year’s European Championship takes places 10 – 15 August and marks the first time the event has ever been held in the UK.

Fans will be able to see some of the world’s best athletes compete for medals.

The Championship is receiving funding from the West Midland Combined Authority Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund, Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the National Lottery, and will be delivered by Athletic Ventures in collaboration with partners Birmingham City Council, European Athletics and UK Sport.

Electric crowds across the city played a crucial role in the success of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and now fans have the chance to recreate that magic at Alexander Stadium and drive Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s athletes to the podium once again.

Fans can register for priority access via Birmingham26.com and will be the first to know when tickets go on sale this summer.

Sports enthusiasts can also sign up for updates on how to get involved in the Championships.

Councillor Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council said: “We are excited to welcome the 2026 European Athletics Championship to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium next summer. Hosting the first ever UK edition of the Championship continues the legacy from the hugely successful Commonwealth Games in 2022.  Birmingham continues to be a proud host city and a powerhouse of sport with world-class venues. We can’t wait to showcase our city, welcoming residents and visitors alike to see Europe’s top athletes go for gold.”