London Stadium, with an orange athletics track around a green pitch. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
London has submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The proposed venue is the London Stadium, built for the 2012 Olympics. The host city will be confirmed in September.
Athletic Ventures, comprising UK Athletics and others, supports the bid. A feasibility study suggests the event could bring £400m to the economy. The UK Government has backed the bid, highlighting its social and economic benefits. Read more racing coverage.
London previously hosted the World Championship in 2017. West Ham United, who play at the London Stadium, support the bid. The potential impact on their 2029-30 campaign is yet to be confirmed. Related: London Bids for 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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London Stadium proposed as venue for the event, with economic benefits expected. London has submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The proposed venue is the London Stadium, built for the 2012 Olympics. The host city will be confirmed in September.
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Runner World published this brief on August 8, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 6, 2026.
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