World Athletics has officially confirmed Tokyo, Japan as the host city for the 2033 World Athletics Championships, marking the first return of a major athletics championship to Tokyo since the postponed 2020 Olympics.
Official Dates
August 19 - September 3, 2033
The 16-day competition window allows for: - Complete event schedule without overlap - Rest days for multi-event athletes - Evening sessions for global TV audiences - Integration with city cultural events
Venue Details
National Stadium (Main Venue) - **Capacity**: 68,000 (expandable to 80,000) - **Events**: All track events, jumps, throws, ceremonies - **Features**: State-of-the-art timing, instant replay screens
Secondary Venues - **Marathon**: Traditional Tokyo course (modified) - **Race Walks**: Odaiba waterfront - **Training**: Olympic training complex
Climate Considerations
Learning from 2020 Olympics concerns: - Average August temperature: 27°C (81°F) - Marathon/walks: 6:00 AM starts - Evening sessions: Begin 7:00 PM - Cooling stations: Every 500m on courses - Mist cooling systems: In stadium
Event Schedule Highlights
Opening Weekend (Aug 19-20) - 100m heats (men's and women's) - Marathon (women's) - Shot put finals - Opening ceremony
Mid-Championship (Aug 24-27) - 100m finals - 200m rounds - Field event finals - Decathlon/Heptathlon
Closing Weekend (Sep 1-3) - Marathon (men's) - 4x400m relays - High-profile finals - Closing ceremony
Ticketing Information
Pricing Structure - **Opening/Closing ceremonies**: ¥50,000-150,000 (~$350-$1,050) - **Finals sessions**: ¥20,000-80,000 (~$140-$560) - **Morning sessions**: ¥5,000-20,000 (~$35-$140) - **Marathon (free public viewing)**: Standing areas free
Sales Timeline - **Pre-registration**: Opens September 2026 - **Lottery (Japan)**: January 2032 - **International sales**: March 2032 - **General sales**: June 2032
Legacy Programs
World Athletics and Tokyo 2033 Committee announced:
- **Youth Development**
- **Infrastructure**
- **Environmental**
World Athletics Statement
President Sebastian Coe commented: "Tokyo's proven ability to host world-class athletics, combined with Japan's passionate sports culture, made this an outstanding choice. The 2033 Championships will inspire a new generation of athletes across Asia and beyond."
Travel Information
Getting There - Narita International Airport (60 min to venue) - Haneda International Airport (45 min to venue) - Shinkansen connections from Osaka, Kyoto, other cities
Recommended Stay: 5-7 days for full experience
Detailed event schedules and ticket information will be released in 2031.