From September 13th to 21st, 2025, Tokyo will host the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships at the state-of-the-art Japan National Stadium. This prestigious event will bring together over 2000 of the world's top athletes from approximately 200 countries to compete in one of the biggest sporting spectacles on the globe.
This marks Tokyo's second time hosting the championships—their previous experience was back in 1991. More recently, the city hosted the 2020(+1) Olympic Games, but they were held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2025 Championships will be a long-awaited opportunity for fans to return to the stands, experience incredible athletic performances in person, and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.
The lineup features 49 events across track and field, showcasing the world's best athletes in disciplines like the 100 meter sprint, long jump, pole vault, race walks, and much more.
Ticketing Information
General ticket sales will open at 18:00 JST on Friday, January 31, 2025, with a total of 700,000 tickets available for the nine-day event. The majority are priced affordably at 10,000 JPY (approximately 65 USD) or less. Additionally, in a move to ensure accessibility to as many people as possible, 2025 special tickets will be priced at just 2025 JPY (approximately 13 USD) per session. Please visit the official site for more information on how to secure your spot.
Getting there
The Japan National Stadium can be accessed in a minute on foot from Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station on the Toei-Oedo Subway line or five minutes on foot from Sendagaya Station on the Chuo-Sobu line.
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