The World Athletics Championships kick off in Tokyo on Saturday, ushering in nine days of high-octane action showcasing the world's finest track and field talent.
More than 2,000 athletes representing nearly 200 nations will battle it out, with marquee names such as Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Faith Kipyegon, Noah Lyles, Femke Bol, and Mondo Duplantis set to light up the stage.
Olympic 100m champion Lyles will chase history as he attempts to become only the second sprinter, after Usain Bolt in 2013 and 2015, to sweep the 100m and 200m at back-to-back World Championships.
Meanwhile, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the 400m hurdles, has shifted focus to the flat 400m this season. She now has the chance to carve her name into history as the first athlete ever to claim world titles in both one-lap events, after conquering the hurdles crown in 2022.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 World Athletics track and field championships, including TV channel and streaming options for the conference meet.
Where to watch the World Athletics track and field championships 2025
The 2025 World Athletics track and field championships will be televised on NBC, CNBC and USA Network for the final events on Sunday, September 21.
Fans can also tune into the action with Peacock and Fubo.
World Athletics track and field championships 2025 start time
- Date: Fri, Sept. 12
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
The World Athletics track and field championships gets underway at 8 a.m. local time (JST) on Saturday, September 13 in Tokyo.
Here's how that time translates across the US:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Sept. 12 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Sept. 12 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Sept. 12 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Sept. 12 | 4:00 p.m. |
World Athletics track and field championships 2025 prize pot
A jam-packed schedule awaits in Tokyo, with 49 events set to hand out a total of 147 medals. Adding extra incentive, athletes will also be competing for a combined prize fund of $8.5 million, ensuring both glory and reward are on the line in the Japanese capital.
World Athletics track and field championships 2025 schedule
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Sept. 12 | Men’s 35km Race Walk | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 12 | Women’s 35km Race Walk | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 12 | Day 1 – AM Session | 7:50 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | Day 1 – PM Session | 5 a.m. | CNBC/Fubo, Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | Men’s Shot Put Final | 8:10 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | Day 1 – PM Session | 3 p.m. | NBC/Fubo, Peacock* |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | Day 2 – AM Session | 6:50 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | Women’s Marathon | 7 p.m. | CNBC/Fubo, Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Day 2 – PM Session | 5:30 a.m. | CNBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Women’s Discus Final | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Women’s Long Jump Final | 7:40 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Day 2 – PM Session | 3 p.m. | NBC/Fubo, Peacock* |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Day 3 – AM Session | 6:50 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Men’s Marathon | 7 p.m. | CNBC/Fubo, Peacock |
| Mon., Sept. 15 | Day 3 – PM Session | 5:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| Mon., Sept. 15 | Day 3 – PM Session | 6:30 a.m. | USA Network/Fubo |
| Mon., Sept. 15 | Men’s Pole Vault Final | 7:10 a.m. | Peacock |
| Mon., Sept. 15 | Women’s Hammer Final | 8 a.m. | Peacock |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Day 4 – PM Session | 5:35 a.m. | Peacock |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Day 4 – PM Session | 6:30 a.m. | USA Network/Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Men’s High Jump Final | 7:35 a.m. | Peacock |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Men’s Hammer Throw Final | 8 a.m. | Peacock |
| Weds., Sept. 17 | Day 5 – PM Session | 5:05 a.m. | Peacock |
| Weds., Sept. 17 | Day 5 – PM Session | 6 a.m. | USA Network/Fubo |
| Weds., Sept. 17 | Women’s Pole Vault Final | 7:10 a.m. | Peacock |
| Weds., Sept. 17 | Men’s Long Jump Final | 7:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Day 6 – PM Session | 5:05 a.m. | Peacock |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Day 6 – PM Session | 6 a.m. | USA Network/Fubo |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Men’s Javelin Throw Final | 6:20 a.m. | Peacock |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Women’s Triple Jump Final | 7:55 a.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Day 7 – PM Session | 4:23 a.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Women’s Heptathlon High Jump (Groups A & B) | 5:20 a.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Day 7 – PM Session | 7 a.m. | USA Network/Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put (Groups A & B) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Men’s Triple Jump Final | 7:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Women’s 20km Race Walk | 6:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Men’s 20km Race Walk | 8:50 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Men’s Decathlon Long Jump (Groups A & B) | 9:05 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Women’s Heptathlon Long Jump (Groups A & B) | 10:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Men’s Decathlon Shot Put (Groups A & B) | 10:45 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Day 8 – PM Session | 6 a.m. | CNBC/Fubo, Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Women’s Heptathlon Javelin Throw (Groups A & B) | 6 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Men’s Decathlon High Jump (Groups A & B) | 6:05 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Women’s Shot Put Final | 6:55 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Women’s Javelin Throw Final | 8:05 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Women’s Marathon | 9:30 a.m. | CNBC* |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Men’s Decathlon Discus Group A | 8:55 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Men’s Decathlon Discus Group B | 10:05 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Men’s Decathlon Pole Vault Group A | 10:35 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., Sept. 20 | Men’s Decathlon Pole Vault Group B | 11:20 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Men’s Decathlon Javelin Group A | 4:35 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Men’s Decathlon Javelin Group B | 5:45 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Day 9 – PM Session | 6:30 a.m. | CNBC/Fubo, Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Women’s High Jump Final | 6:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Men’s Discus Throw Final | 7 a.m. | Peacock |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Men’s Marathon | 8:30 a.m. | CNBC* |
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Finals Highlights | 12 p.m. | NBC/Fubo, Peacock* |
* indicates encore presentation