Global stars in Shanghai for start of Diamond League season
Many Olympic and world champions will get their Wanda Diamond League seasons under way when the first event of the 2026 series takes place in Shanghai/Keqiao
worldathletics.orgHere’s the latest you need on the 2026 Wanda Diamond League.
- Start and finish
- The season starts in Doha on May 8, 2026, and the series finale is in Brussels on September 4-5, 2026 [citation][citation].
- Calendar and format
- The 2026 calendar features 14 one-day meets across multiple continents, culminating in the Brussels final; the African leg is typically Rabat, with European meetings including Rome, Paris, and others before the final [citation][citation][citation].
- Dozens of the world’s top track and field athletes compete for Diamond League points across the season, with the best athletes earning spots to the final and prize money on the line at each stop [citation][citation].
- Key venues and stops
- Notable early stops include Doha (season opener) and two Chinese meetings (Shanghai and Xiamen) before moving to Rabat in Africa; European meetings rotate through cities such as Rome, Stockholm, Oslo, Paris, Monaco, and London, then onto the US West Coast for an American leg, with Lausanne, Silesia, and Zurich preceding the Brussels Final [citation][citation][citation].
- Title race and athletes
- The season features high-profile competitors, including reigning world/Olympic champions in various events; the 2025 Kenyan cohort dominated across events and look to continue strong form in 2026 [citation].
- How to watch
- Broad coverage is typically available via official Diamond League broadcaster partnerships and Olympic/World Athletics platforms; check local TV listings and streaming options in your region for live coverage and event replays [citation][citation].
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, date-stamped list of all 14 meets with city, country, and date, or build a quick printable calendar for your locations.