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Wanda Diamond League Discipline allocation confirmed for 2026

The discipline allocation for Xiamen is ready. Xiamen is set to stage their event on May 23rd 2026.

The world’s greatest athletes will return to the global stage next year as they embark on
another continent-crossing Wanda Diamond League campaign in 2026.
The discipline allocation for all 15 Wanda Diamond League meetings in 2026 is now available on the series website.

For Xiamen the events in 2026 are:

Men:

  • 100m
  • 400m
  • 5000m
  • 110mh
  • 400mh
  • Long Jump
  • Shot Put

Women:

  • 200m
  • 1500m
  • 3000m Steeple
  • 100mh
  • High Jump
  • Discus
  • Javelin

The full 2026 calendar, which was published last week, can be viewed here.

With no Olympic Games or World Championships in 2026, the iconic Diamond Trophy will be one of the biggest prizes on offer next season. 

Reigning series champions who are hoping to defend their Diamond League title in 2026 include US sprinter Noah Lyles, pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis and Dutch 400m hurdles star Femke Bol. 

In 2025, the Diamond League enjoyed another record-breaking year both on and off the track.

The series increased its prize money pool to a record 9.24 million USD, split equally between male and female athletes.

The 2025 season saw three world records, two world bests and 43 world leads as the biggest names continued to rewrite the athletics history books on the Diamond League stage.

About the Wanda Diamond League
The Wanda Diamond League is the elite one-day meeting series in athletics. It comprises 15
of the most prestigious events in global track and field, crossing four continents and 13
different countries to reach athletics fans in all corners of the world.
The series provides a unique opportunity for athletes across the full diversity of track and
field to compete at the highest level throughout the outdoor season. In 32 different
disciplines, athletes compete for points at the 14 series meetings in a bid to qualify for the
two-day Wanda Diamond League Final, which will be held in Brussels on September 4-5 2026.