World Athletics has named Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after London’s bid was unsuccessful. The governing body also confirmed that Munich will host the 2031 edition of the championships.
Selection process and outcome
The decision marks the conclusion of the bidding process for the two upcoming championships, with Nairobi securing the 2029 staging and Munich taking the 2031 event. London had been among the candidate cities bidding for the 2029 championships but lost out to Nairobi in the final determination.
Implications for the host cities
Nairobi’s appointment positions the city to prepare for one of track and field’s premier global events, while Munich will begin preparations for the 2031 championships. Both host cities will now move into planning and logistical phases as they ready venues, transportation and accommodation for athletes, officials and spectators.
Next steps
Organisers in the selected cities are expected to work with World Athletics and national federations on detailed arrangements and timelines. The selections set the staging points for the sport’s global calendar across the latter half of the decade, with further planning announcements anticipated in the months ahead.