The European Athletics Championships are coming to Birmingham from August 10-16, marking the first time Great Britain hosts the event. Alexander Stadium will be the venue, with a strong British contingent including defending champions Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith, alongside local athlete Matthew Hudson-Smith.

International stars like Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will also compete, aiming for their fourth consecutive European titles. The BBC will provide comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms, including BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport's digital channels. Great Britain, having finished third in the medal table at Rome 2024, hopes to leverage home advantage to return to the top.

Key events include Keely Hodgkinson's highly anticipated 800m race and Dina Asher-Smith's pursuit of European records. The championships feature 50 gold medals across various disciplines, with specific finals scheduled throughout the week. Spectators can follow athletes like Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jake Wightman as they vie for medals.