Additional seats added for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships
Due to unprecedented demand, additional seating will be added at the Alexander Stadium for the European Athletics Championships this summer
Following extraordinary early interest in this summer’s European Athletics Championships, organisers today confirmed that additional seating structures will be installed at the Alexander Stadium, allowing more fans than ever to experience Europe’s finest athletes competing for continental glory.
Demand for tickets has exceeded all expectations, with allocations for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening sessions already sold out, and many other sessions approaching capacity.
To ensure more supporters can be part of this landmark moment for the West Midlands and for athletics, the expanded capacity means every session will return to General Sale at 10am on Wednesday 4 March — just over five months before the UK hosts the European Athletics Championships for the very first time.
Fans can secure priority access ahead of the crowds by signing up for the 24-hour pre-sale on Monday 2 March at www.Birmingham26.com.
The European Athletics Championships will bring world-class athletes from across the continent to Birmingham from 10-16 August 2026. With European titles on the line, the competition is set to be one of the most exciting and prestigious sporting events of the year.
Councillor Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said:
“Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium is the UK’s largest dedicated athletics venue, and with even more seats now being released for the upcoming European Championships, we are thrilled that more Brummies and visitors will be able to experience the excitement of a buzzing Alexander Stadium this summer. It is championship year, and this year Birmingham is looking forward to giving a warm Brummie welcome to everyone.”
Cherry Alexander, Championship Director for Birmingham 2026, said:
“It’s incredibly exciting to be able to open up even more seats for fans. The Alexander Stadium is already a world-class venue and knowing it will be even more packed out for some of the best athletes on the planet is truly special. The energy that Birmingham brings to major events is unmatched, and these additional seats mean thousands more people can be part of what will be an unforgettable, history-making week of athletics.”
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Sprinter, Zharnel Hughes, who competed in Birmingham in 2022, added:
“Anyone who raced here during the 2022 summer will never forget the noise. When a full stadium gets behind British athletes, the atmosphere is electric - it lifts you in a way that’s hard to describe. Knowing the stands will be even bigger next August is incredible. UK fans are the best in the world, and I can’t wait to feel that roar again at the European Championships.”
Ticket Information:
- All sessions back on sale: 10am on Wednesday 4 March
- For priority access, sign up at www.birmingham26.com to join the pre-sale on Monday 2 March
- Event dates: 10-16 August 2026
For the home crowd, there is even more to shout about: Great Britain & Northern Ireland are the most successful nation in European Athletics Championships history, and the class of 2026 promises to deliver another unforgettable medal haul.
This is the perfect chance to ‘Catch Greatness’ - to roar on your favourites, witness history in the making, and be part of an atmosphere only a major championship can bring.
