📑 Table of Contents
- 🏟️ Event Overview
- 📍 Venues & Stadiums
- 📅 Full Schedule & Highlights
- 🌟 Star Athletes & National Teams
- 🏆 Record Watch & Historical Stats
- 📺 TV Coverage & Livestreams
- ❓ FAQ
🏟️ Event Overview
From September 13 to 21, 2025, the global athletics spotlight turns to Tokyo, Japan, as the city hosts the prestigious World Athletics Championships. Over nine days, more than 2,000 athletes from 190+ countries compete for glory at the Japan National Stadium and on road courses across the city.
Organized by World Athletics with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), this 20th edition features all major disciplines — sprints, jumps, throws, combined events, race walks, and marathons.
Whether you’re in Tokyo or following from abroad, this edition brings record chases and packed evening sessions in one of athletics’ most iconic venues.
📍 Venues & Stadiums
The heart of Tokyo 25 is the Japan National Stadium (Shinjuku). Most track and field sessions, medal ceremonies, and nightly finals take place here. Road events use city courses and finish inside or adjacent to the stadium.
- Japan National Stadium: Main venue for track & field sessions and ceremonies.
- Marathon & Race Walk routes: City circuits around central Tokyo with early morning local starts.
- Training facilities: Official warm‑up tracks near the stadium managed by JAAF.
📅 Full Schedule & Highlights
The championships run from Saturday, September 13 through Sunday, September 21. Sessions are split into morning and evening. Note: All official times are in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Broadcasters will convert to local time zones.
🗓️ Daily Overview
| Date | Time (JST) | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 13 | Morning / Evening | Opening session, 100m heats |
| Sun, Sep 14 | Morning / Evening | Shot put final, 10,000m heats |
| Wed, Sep 17 | Evening | 100m Finals (Men & Women), Long jump final |
| Sat, Sep 20 | Morning / Evening | Triple jump, discus, relays |
| Sun, Sep 21 | Morning / Evening | Marathons, 4x400m relays, Closing |
For the official event-by-discipline timetable and start lists, see the Tokyo 25 timetable.
🌟 Star Athletes & National Teams
Global stars expected in Tokyo include Mondo Duplantis (pole vault), Faith Kipyegon (1500m/5000m), Noah Lyles (sprints), and Germany’s Gina Lückenkemper and Julian Weber. Final entries are confirmed shortly before the championships.
🏆 Record Watch & Historical Stats
Tokyo’s fast surface and cool evening conditions set the stage for records. Duplantis may target the pole vault world record again. Kipyegon chases more middle‑distance history. Germany’s medal hopes center on field events and relays.
📺 TV Coverage & Livestreams
Broadcast partners vary by territory. In Germany, coverage is expected on ARD/ZDF. In the USA, NBC/Peacock carry the event. See the official Where to Watch page for your country.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📅 When will the 2025 World Athletics Championships take place?
The event runs from September 13 to 21, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.
🎟️ Where can I get tickets?
Tickets are sold via the official Tokyo 25 site. See tickets page. High demand expected.
📍 Where is the main stadium located?
The main venue is the Japan National Stadium, 10‑1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160‑0013.
📺 How can I watch the events live?
Check World Athletics’ Where to Watch for broadcasters by country. Germany: ARD/ZDF. USA: NBC/Peacock.
🏃♀️ Will major athletes like Ingebrigtsen and Thompson-Herah compete?
They are expected, subject to health and selection. Final entry lists publish shortly before day one.