The 2026 Diamond League season finally gets underway on Saturday, 16 May, a week later than originally scheduled, with an electrifying lineup of athletes converging on Shanghai. The campaign was initially set to start in Doha, Qatar, but that event has been postponed until June due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Women's 200m: A Star-Studded Field
One of the most anticipated events is the women's 200 metres, featuring a remarkable assembly of sprinting talent. Shericka Jackson, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, and British rising star Amy Hunt will all battle for supremacy. Each athlete brings a unique pedigree, promising a fiercely competitive race.
Men's Events: World Record Holders in Action
In the men's category, world record holders Mondo Duplantis (pole vault) and Karsten Warholm (hurdles) headline the proceedings. Warholm will step up to a different distance, competing in the 300 metres hurdles, adding an intriguing twist to his usual 400m hurdles dominance.
When and Where is the Shanghai Diamond League?
The event takes place at the Shaoxing China Textile City Sports Center on Saturday, 16 May. The action will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on BBC Two, with coverage starting at midday BST. A live stream is also available via the BBC iPlayer.
Full Schedule (All Times BST)
- 10:19 Men's long jump
- 11:15 Men's pole vault
- 11:27 Women's shot put
- 11:37 Women's 5000m
- 12:04 Women's 400m
- 12:14 Men's 110m hurdles
- 12:19 Women's long jump
- 12:23 Women's 3000m steeplechase
- 12:41 Men's 800m
- 12:48 Men's discus
- 12:52 Women's 200m
- 13:00 Men's 3000m
- 13:16 Men's 100m
- 13:28 Women's 1500m
- 13:41 Men's 300m hurdles
- 13:52 Women's 100m hurdles
Diamond League 2026 Schedule
- 16 May: Shanghai, China
- 23 May: Xiamen, China
- 31 May: Rabat, Morocco
- 4 June: Rome, Italy
- 7 June: Stockholm, Sweden
- 10 June: Oslo, Norway
- 19 June: Doha, Qatar
- 28 June: Paris, France
- 4 July: Eugene, United States
- 10 July: Monaco
- 18 July: London, United Kingdom
- 21 August: Lausanne, Switzerland
- 23 August: Chorzow, Poland
- 27 August: Zurich, Switzerland
- 4-5 September: Diamond League finals (Brussels, Belgium)
Full live results will be available online. With a delayed start but no less excitement, the Shanghai Diamond League promises a thrilling opening to the 2026 season.
