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For one day every year, London hosts the world’s best athletes in an unmissable spectacle for athletics fans. When international athletes meet, world records are beaten. Most recently, Medina Eisa set a new Under-20 world record at the Meet, running 5000m in 14:16.54. From shot put to pole vault, you’re guaranteed action.
Our guide has everything you need to know about the London Athletics Meet 2024.
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What is the London Athletics Meet?
The London Athletics Meet is a one-day athletics event at London Stadium on Saturday, 20 July 2024. It's the UK’s biggest one-day athletics event.
It’s part of the Wanda Diamond League series, an international athletics competition featuring the world’s best athletes. Athletes compete for points at each of the 14 series meetings, with the most successful in each discipline entering the Wanda Diamond League Final.
Getting tickets for London Athletics Meet events
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The London Athletics Meet has various ticket options. Prices vary by seating location. For example, Category A adult seats (closest to the track) cost £95, while Category E seats (furthest from the track) cost £23.
| Ticket type |
Prices from |
| Adult |
£23 |
| Junior |
£5 |
How to get to London Stadium
London Stadium is in Stratford, East London, in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. South Western Railway has trains to London Stadium via London Waterloo. From there, catch the Jubilee line to Stratford, walking 12 minutes to the stadium.
London Stadium’s address is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ST.
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The London Athletics Meet’s busy events schedule packs everything from the long jump to javelin between 13:00 and 16:00.
Places to stay near London Stadium
Given that it hosts world-class sports and attracts global visitors, there are plenty of places to stay near London Stadium.
Snoozebox Olympic Park
Snoozebox Olympic Park is an adults-only hotel made from shipping containers. It offers comfort and affordability, and it’s only a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Price: £
Address: Pudding Mill Ln, London E15 2NQ
Holiday Inn Express London Stratford
Holiday Inn Express London Stratford has all the amenities for a comfortable stay, including free high-speed internet, blackout shades and tea and coffee facilities. It’s a 16-minute walk from the stadium.
Price: £
Address: 196 High Street, London E15 2NE
Travelodge London Stratford
Travelodge London Stratford is perfect for families on a budget. Rooms have Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, and blackout curtains. The stadium is a 17-minute walk away.
Price: £
Address: Travelodge London Stratford, High St, London E15 2JG
Premier Inn London Stratford
Premier Inn London Stratford is another affordable family stay. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, power showers, and tea and coffee facilities. The stadium is an 18-minute walk away.
Price: £
Address: Premier Inn London Stratford hotel, 9, International Square, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EE
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