20-21 June 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Championships Birmingham

	Adult	Senior (65+)	Student	Junior*
CAT A	£40	£32	£32	£20
CAT B	£30	£24	£24	£15
CAT C	£20	£16	£16	£10
CAT D	£10	£8	£8	£5

*Junior tickets are for age 16 and under. A £2 handling fee will be added per transaction

Weekend Ticket Prices

	Adult	Senior (65+)	Student	Junior*
CAT A	£80	£64	£64	£40
CAT B	£60	£48	£48	£30
CAT C	£40	£32	£32	£20
CAT D	£20	£16	£16	£10

*Junior tickets are for age 16 and under. A £2 handling fee will be added per transaction

Children under the age of 2 years will not require a ticket. The child must be strapped to their parent/guardian or be happy to sit on their knee for the duration of the event. 

Students must be in full time education.

Please note the stadium seating is in the open air.

Up to 15 tickets can be purchased online. For groups of 16 or more a 10% discount is available on CAT C & D ticket. To purchase 16 or more tickets please contact Ticketmaster.

All tickets are mobile tickets which will be issued via the Ticketmaster App. The barcode will display 3 days before the event.

Ticket Dispatch

All tickets for this event are Mobile Tickets via the Ticketmaster App. Open the App, sign in and view your tickets in ‘My Events’.

The barcode on your ticket will display 3 days before the event.

All timings are subject to change

Saturday	Event
10:30 – 19:25	Doors Open
10:30 – 16:30	Fan Village Open
11:30 – 19:25	Main Event Timings

Sunday	Event
10:30 – 16:30	Doors Open
10:30 – 16:30	Fan Village Open
11:30 – 16:30	Main Event Timings

Spectator Parking

Spectator event parking for the Novuna UK Athletics Championships is now available to pre book for Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Perry Hall Playing Fields can be accessed via Perry Avenue off the A34 Walsall Road

Parking is available for £12 per day

To book parking please follow the link below

An ANPR system will be in operation so please ensure you enter your correct vehicle registration.

Please follow instructions and directions from the car parking stewards on the day.

Please respect the local residents by not parking in front of driveways or blocking access routes.

There may be a delay in leaving the car parks at the end of the day.

Cars are parked at owners’ risk. No cars can be left overnight.

Accessible Parking

If you require blue badge or accessible parking please complete the below form by 17:00 Wednesday 17th June

Blue Badge Parking Form

Athlete & Athlete Support Parking

Athletes and athlete support will be able to reserve a parking space on Perry Park.

Please follow the information in your event email to register your car registration. An ANPR system will be in operation so please ensure you enter your correct vehicle registration.

Please note there is no spectator parking available on Perry Park. This area is reserved for competing athletes & their coaches who will receive information on how to reserve a parking space in their event information email.

Church Road will operate as a one-way road from 8:00am to 9:00pm on both event days. Access to Perry Park will be via Aldridge Road only. There will be no access from the A34 Walsall Road.

The roads around the stadium will become busy. Please leave plenty of time for travel and plan your journey carefully.

Venue Information

Safety & Security

Your safety is our number one priority and we have a number of security measures in place to ensure you have the safest and most enjoyable experience.

Please minimise the amount of possessions you bring with you to the event. Our security provision for the event will include searching so please allow extra time to get to the venue, as a full bag and body search will be in operation.

There will be a police and security presence at the event as we work closely with our agencies and partners to ensure the safety and security of those attending.

Bag Policy

Please travel light; large bags or luggage will not be permitted in to the venue. Small handbags and rucksacks no larger than 50cm x 30cm x 20cm and up to 25 litre capacity will be allowed. These bags must be capable of fitting under a seat and must accommodate all possessions except your coat or outer clothing.

Prohibited Items 

Certain items are not allowed into the Stadium in the interests of Health and Safety including but not limited to:

Weapons, ammunition, firearms, explosives, pyrotechnics, gas cylinders, knives, horns, air horns, vuvuzelas, whistles, drums, musical instruments, fireworks, flares, large flags/banners, offensive messaging, helium balloons, selfie sticks, smoke cannisters, drones, laser devices, strobe lights, illegal drugs, balls, rackets, frisbees, bicycles, rollerblades, skates, scooters, segways, or any other item which in our reasonable opinion may cause danger or disruption to the event or to any other person (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes).

Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Stadium. Any article that might be used as a weapon is deemed to be offensive or abusive, or compromise public safety, will be confiscated and reported to the Police.

Spectator Etiquette 

Please be respectful of those around you by ensuring that you do not obstruct their view or cause any unnecessary inconvenience. Please keep noise to a minimum during track starts and respect the athletes.

Cameras and Binoculars Policy

We understand that amateur photography is part of the enjoyment when attending live athletics. We know we have the world’s most passionate and knowledgeable spectators, and as such we want them to be able to take home as many memories of top class athletics as possible.

Cameras (and accompanying camera bags no bigger than 30cm x 20cm) with a maximum lens length of six inches are permitted – if you have a lens length that extends beyond six inches we politely request that you keep to this length as a maximum so to not block the view of those next to or behind you in the stadium. Video camcorders and audio equipment are not allowed into the venue. iPads, binoculars and accompanying carry cases are permitted. Any pictures, images or footage must be for personal use only.

Professional camera equipment (including tripods and monopods) can only be used by accredited photographers and is not permitted in spectator areas.

Please be respectful of those around you and do not block the view of other spectators.

Food and Beverages

A small amount of cold food for personal consumption can be brought into the stadium. Sealed plastic bottles of water or juice under 500ml are permitted.  All containers/utensils must be plastic – no alcohol and strictly no glass or cans are allowed.

Hot food and beverages will be available to purchase at the event.

Cash Machine

Please note there is no cash machine on site, the nearest is at Subway at the end of Church Road.

Event Presentation

Please note that strobe lighting, pyrotechnics and other special effects may be used at this event.

Accessibility

For information on disability requirements and venue accessibility please see our accessibility page.

We remind you of the need to remain vigilant at all times. Please enjoy the event and report anything which causes you any concern immediately to the nearest steward or member of staff.

Disclaimer: We are sometimes subject to venue guidelines and the discretionary judgement of stadium stewards.

Information correct as of 06/02/2026

Spectator Parking

Spectator event parking for the Novuna UK Athletics Championships is now available to pre book for Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Perry Hall Playing Fields can be accessed via Perry Avenue off the A34 Walsall Road

Parking is available for £12 per day

To book parking please follow the link below

An ANPR system will be in operation so please ensure you enter your correct vehicle registration.

Please follow instructions and directions from the car parking stewards on the day.

Please respect the local residents by not parking in front of driveways or blocking access routes.

There may be a delay in leaving the car parks at the end of the day.

Cars are parked at owners’ risk. No cars can be left overnight.

Accessible Parking

If you require blue badge or accessible parking please complete the below form by 17:00 Wednesday 17th June

Blue Badge Parking Form

Athlete & Athlete Support Parking

Athletes and athlete support will be able to reserve a parking space on Perry Park.

Please follow the information in your event email to register your car registration. An ANPR system will be in operation so please ensure you enter your correct vehicle registration.

Please note there is no spectator parking available on Perry Park. This area is reserved for competing athletes & their coaches who will receive information on how to reserve a parking space in their event information email.

Church Road will operate as a one-way road from 8:00am to 9:00pm on both event days. Access to Perry Park will be via Aldridge Road only. There will be no access from the A34 Walsall Road.

The roads around the stadium will become busy. Please leave plenty of time for travel and plan your journey carefully.

Travel Information

Public transport is the best way to get to and from the Alexander Stadium

Roads around the stadium can become very busy we therefore recommend using public transport and planning ahead for your journey by reading the travel advice below.

Travelling by bus

Alexander Stadium is well served by public buses which provide fast connectivity to the city centre and across the region.  Services stop on both the A34 and Aldridge Road both a short walk to the stadium. Additional buses stop on Birchfield Island, Perry Barr which is a 25-minute walk away.

What services can I get to the stadium & where do they stop?

A34 Walsall Road: 51, 52, X51
Aldridge Rd: 33, 907, 934, 935, 936, 937, 997
Birchfield Island, Perry Barr: 11A, 11C, 54, 61, 68

Plan your journey here

Walking and Cycling

Walking and cycling are the greenest and most efficient ways to reach the stadium. The designated blue cycle route along the A34 provides direct access to Birmingham City Centre in just 25 minutes and there will be cycle parking provided to lock your bike up. The main spectator entrance is off Church Road.

Travelling by train

From Birmingham New Street Station catch the train to Perry Barr Station then walk 25 minutes to the Alexander Stadium.

Plan your journey by public transport using Transport for West Midlands Journey Planner, or by using National Rail Enquiries for long-distance journeys.

Check out Transport for West Midlands Disruptions page and social media for planned and live on the day travel disruptions.

There are engineering works affecting some services at Birmingham New Street on Sunday 21st June

Train services between London Euston / Northampton & Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton & Rugby and between Birmingham International & Birmingham New Street at reduced frequency only.

Trains between Coventry and Birmingham New street will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby / Coventry and Birmingham International. Train services between Leaminghton Spa and Nuneaton will not run and rail replacement buses will operate.

More information can be found here

Travelling by car

We advise all spectators to take advantage of the public transport network to access the Alexander Stadium. Roads around the stadium become very busy.

There is no spectator parking available at the stadium or Perry Park. This area is reserved for athletes and athlete support.

Spectator parking

Spectator parking is available to prebook at Perry Hall Playing Fields for £12 per day.

More information can be found here

Traffic Management

Church Road will operate as a one-way road from 8:00am to 9:00pm on both event days. Access to Perry Park will be via Aldridge Road only. There will be no access from the A34 Walsall Road.

The roads around the stadium will become busy. Please leave plenty of time for travel and plan your journey carefully.

Clean Air Zone

Birmingham City Centre now has a Clean Air Zone in operation. The Alexander Stadium is not within the Clean Air Zone however please be aware that depending on the route that you take around the region on the day, you may enter the clean air zone and charges will apply.

For more information on the Birmingham Clean Air Zone click here

Car Parking

There is no spectator parking available at the stadium or Perry Park. This area is reserved for athletes and athlete support.

Spectator parking is available to prebook at Perry Hall Playing Fields for £12 per day.

More information can be found here

Blue Badge Parking will be available closer to the stadium. Please complete the form via the link below by 17:00 on Wednesday 17th June to be sent information.

Blue Badge Parking Form

Traffic Management

Church Road will operate as a one-way road from 8:00am to 9:00pm on both event days. Access to Perry Park will be via Aldridge Road only. There will be no access from the A34 Walsall Road.

The roads around the stadium will become busy. Please leave plenty of time for travel and plan your journey carefully.

Please respect local resident by keeping driveways and access routes clear.

Venue Address

Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR

Accessibility

Tickets

Accessible seating is available at the Alexander Stadium, including wheelchair positions and companion positions or ambulant disabled seating with few or no steps.  These seats need to be booked in advance to ensure that your requirements can be accommodated.

Wheelchair tickets are available around the stadium in the blocks listed below and include a free companion ticket. Wheelchair tickets are a wheelchair bay position and one companion seat.

West Stand

Blocks 103 / 104 / 107 & 108 – Undercover elevated position at the back of the lower tier. Ramp access to positions behind the West Stand.

South Stand

Blocks 112 / 113 / 116 & 117 – Open air elevated position at the back of the lower tier. Ramp access to positions in South West corner of the stadium.

East Stand

Blocks 122 / 124 & 126 – Undercover elevated position at the back of the lower tier. Ramp access via the North East corner of the stadium. This includes a long ramp that may require more time to navigate and may be more suitable for motorised wheelchairs.

North Stand

Blocks 131 / 132 / 135 & 136 – Open Air elevated position at the back of the lower tier. Ramp access via the North East corner of the stadium. This includes a long ramp that may require more time to navigate and may be more suitable for motorised wheelchairs.

Wheelchair tickets can be purchased online with a free companion ticket. They can be identified online by the International Symbol of Access and the wording ‘Wheelchair Accessible & Essential Companion’. Wheelchair tickets are priced at Category C.

Ambulant disabled seating is available at the stadium in areas with limited steps and easier access. A free companion ticket can also be requested for any ambulant disabled spectators who need assistance attending the event. They can be identified online by the International symbol of access and the wording ‘Ambulant Disabled & Essential Companion’. Please note ambulant disabled tickets are standard seats and do not include a wheelchair bay. Ambulant tickets are priced depending on their loccation around the stadium.

Please note the North & East Stand access route includes a long ramp that may require more time to navigate and may be more suitable for motorised wheelchairs. The North and South Stand are uncovered and open to the elements.

By purchasing an Ambulant disabled or Wheelchair ticket, you confirm that you or a member of your party require Accessible tickets.

Proof of eligibility/disability must be provided before the event, you will be contacted by Ticketmaster after your order. Tickets may be cancelled if misuse is suspected/found.

For any other specific requirements relating to your booking please contact Ticketmaster prior to the event at access@ticketmaster.co.uk

Blue Badge Parking

Details for Blue Badge Parking are still being finalised. Please complete the form below to be sent information once it is available.

Blue Badge Parking Form

Accessible Entry

Talk to a member of staff at the stadium entrance if you are unable to wait in a queue for a period of time. They will organise priority entry for you as soon as the gates open.

Guide and Assistance Dogs

Guide and Certified Assistance Dogs are very welcome at the stadium.

Please notify accessibility@britishathletics.org.uk at the time of booking.

Dogs must either be identifiable as a trained Guide / Assistance Dog or have the necessary training paperwork if requested.

Dogs should be kept on a lead/harness at all times.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available at the stadium, close to the wheelchair bays. These toilets are larger than standard toilets. Some of these toilets are controlled by RADAR keys which will be given to staff but if you have your own key please make sure you bring it with you.

Changing Places Toilet

There is a changing places toilet facility in the West Stand lower tier towards the start line.

This facility meets the needs of people with multiple and complex disabilities who have one or more carer with, and assisting them, by providing extra features and more space.

Features include:
Height adjustable, adult sized changing bench
Ceiling hoist system to lift people between wheelchairs and the toilet/changing bench

Please note compatible slings for the ceiling hoist system are not provided. Customers are asked to bring their own.

Medication

Spectators are advised to bring medication in its original packaging and only enough for use during the event. All spectators are subject to bag searches and any unmarked/unpackaged medication will be confiscated.

Portable oxygen cylinders are permitted for medical use only.

There is no refrigeration on site so please make sure that you package your medication appropriately for the duration of your visit; we suggest bringing a small cool bag for any medication which needs to be kept cool.

Special Effects

Please be aware that pyrotechnics, strobe lighting, special effects and fireworks may be used at this event.

Q) What should I do if I have an emergency on event day?

If you are an athlete who experiences travel delays or experiences an emergency during the event weekend please call or message 07918 586 836 via whatsapp

Q) What should I do if I have obtained the qualifying standard, but my name is not among the list of invitees?

A) Please contact championships@britishathletics.org.uk

Q) What should I do if I am among the list of invitees for the Novuna UK Athletics Championships, but have not received an invitation?

A) Please contact championships@britishathletics.org.uk as your contact details might not be up to date on the UK Athletics database.

Q) Should I enquire about an invitation if I am very close to the standard?

A) No, If a particular event incurs a number of withdrawals, it can become necessary to supplement non-qualifiers. In this scenario the best “non-automatic qualifier” at that moment in time will be given first option and thereafter in descending order from this year’s Power of 10 year ranking lists.

Q) What is the closing date for accepting invitations to the Novuna UK Athletics Championships?

A) The deadline for accepting your invitation is 23:59 (BST) Sunday 7 June 2026

Q) When will I see a timetable for the Novuna UK Athletics Championships?

A) We anticipate it will be available on the British Athletics website approximately one month before the event.

Q) When will a full competitors list be available?

A) A list of invitees will be published in June; however, it will be subject to change as athletes newly qualify or decline their invitation. Athletes must accept their invitation to be confirmed in the Championships. The deadline for accepting your invitation is 23:59 (BST) Sunday 7 June 2026.

Q) What is the provision for Athlete tickets?

A) All athletes who accept their invitation to compete will receive a link with a unique promotional code for two complimentary tickets (subject to availability) to the day you are competing for your friends and family. You will also be able to purchase additional tickets.

Further ticket information will be made available on receipt of an athlete’s acceptance to compete.

Q) Will the Novuna UK Athletics Championships be broadcast?

A) Yes, further information with regards to this will be made available closer to the Championships.

Q) What competition wear am I expected to compete in?

A) As this event is the UK Championships, athletes MUST wear the current vest of their first claim affiliated Club, County or their Regional or current National sponsor vest. The club concerned must be the one which in terms of Rule 2 (6) caters for that particular discipline of athletics. There will be no exceptions.

Q) Is the UK Athletics Championships an Open or Closed Championship?

A) The UK Athletics Championships is a Closed Championships so only athletes eligible to compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland can compete.

Q) What date is the qualification process for the 800m & 1500m?

A) This year’s 800m & 1500m races will have a maximum quota of 36 in each event. Athletes who have run the stated Auto standard or faster within the stated qualifying window will receive an automatic invitation.

Remaining athletes outside the Auto standard but inside the minimum standard will be invited according to their Power of 10 ranking position based on their best time in eligible competitions between the stated qualifying window to fill the maximum quota stated.

If an automatic qualifier declines their invitation their place will be rolled down to the next athlete in the Power of 10 rankings as per 23:59 (BST) Sunday 7 June 2026

EVENT	AUTO	MINIMUM
800m Women	2:02.00	2:08.00
800m Men	1:46.00	1:49.00

EVENT	AUTO	MINIMUM
1500m Women	4:10.50	4:22.00
1500m Men	3:38.00	3:45.00

Wild Cards – two wildcards are reserved which can be given at the sole discretion of the Performance Director and World Class Programme Endurance Lead. Wild cards will only be available to top 3 ranked athletes in other events or 2024-2026 global medallists and used in exceptional circumstances. Unused wildcards will be rolled down to the next athlete in the event rankings to fill the maximum quota of 36.

Q) What date is the Declaration Date?

A) For those athletes that have accepted their invitation to compete (prior to the closing date) in two or more events, you must declare by 23:59 (BST) on Tuesday 16 June 2026 as to which events you intend to compete in at the Championships.

OTHER INFORMATION

Invitations to compete at the UK Athletics Championships are sent to senior and under 20 athletes only. In exceptional circumstance athletes from the Under 18 age group will also be accepted via agreement with Performance Pathway manager (Dan Wagner).

Certain athletes will have qualified in two (or more) events and may only see their name listed in one. This is because we offer you what is assumed to be your preferred event but we are agreeable to switch or add you to another if you so wish.

Only results achieved in UKA Level 2 licenced / World Athletics permitted meets will be accepted.