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Birmingham hosts 2026 European Athletics Championships, a UK first for the outdoor edition

Birmingham hosts the 2026 European Athletics Championships from 10 to 16 August, the first time the United Kingdom has staged the outdoor edition of the continental competition.

The 2026 European Athletics Championships open in Birmingham on Monday 10 August and run through Sunday 16 August. The United Kingdom is hosting the outdoor edition of the continental competition for the first time, having previously organised several indoor editions. The event is taking place amid a crowded athletics calendar, raising questions about its scheduling and visibility within the broader season.

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