Nairobi beats London to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

UPDATE - follow-up to London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host: London has missed out to Nairobi in the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. This decision marks the first time an African city will host the event. The choice was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Nairobi had presented a compelling and emotional bid. Meanwhile, the 2031 event will be held in Munich, and the London Stadium previously hosted the championships in 2017. Earlier report (2026-09-15 15:48): Nairobi has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating London. The decision was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest. This will be the first time an African city hosts the event. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Nairobi presented a compelling and emotional bid. Coe also stated that they had four outstanding bids for 2029 and 2031, making it a tough choice for the council. Munich will host the 2031 event. Previously, the London Stadium hosted the World Athletics Championships in 2017.