【World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25】The Final Stretch! Highlights and Tips for Last-Minute Attendance

2025-09-18

⚪︎ Overview

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 runs September 13 (Sat) – September 21 (Sun), 2025, with Tokyo’s National Stadium as the main venue. To help you make a spontaneous trip, we’ve summarized same-day ticket options and how to get there. While you’re in the area, you can also explore nearby local food, pick up souvenirs and traditional gifts, and enjoy other classic things to do in Japan.

⚪︎ World & Championship Records at This Event

  • Men’s Pole Vault: Armand “Mondo” Duplantis (Sweden) set a world record of 6.30 m, claiming his third straight world title.
  • Women’s 100 m: Melissa Jefferson-Udun clocked 10.61 (world-leading time this season), setting a championship record.

⚪︎ Highlights to Watch: Sep 18–21 (Final Days)

Thu, Sep 18 (Evening)

  • Semifinals: Women’s 200 m / Men’s 200 m — and more

Fri, Sep 19 (Evening): Sprint Showdown Day

  • Finals: Men’s 400 m H
  • Finals: Men’s 200 m
  • Finals: Women’s 200 m

Sat, Sep 20 (Evening)

  • Heats: 4×100 m relay, 4×400 m relay, and more

Sun, Sep 21 (Final Day): Relay Grand Finale

  • Finals: Men’s 4×400 m / Women’s 4×400 m
  • Finals: Women’s 4×100 m / Men’s 4×100 m

⚪︎ How to Buy Same-Day Tickets (Official Only)

Use one of the four official channels below to purchase same-day tickets. Always buy from official sites to avoid scams.

⚪︎ Getting to Tokyo’s National Stadium (Kokuritsu-Kyogijo)

There are three convenient stations near the stadium. From your current location, search routes to any of the following:

  • Toei Oedo Line “Kokuritsu-Kyogijo” Station (Exit A2): ~1 min walk
  • JR Chuo–Sobu Line (Local) “Sendagaya” or “Shinanomachi”: ~5 min walk
  • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line “Gaiemmae” Station (Exit 2b): ~9 min walk

All details here are based on official information, but schedules and ticket availability may change. Please check the official websites before you go. Then head out and feel the heartbeat of the stadium —the roar of the crowd carried on the Tokyo night breeze —and bring home memories as special as your favorite souvenirs and traditional gifts from Japan.