The 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships will take place at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 14–15 February. This event will bring together the nation’s top athletes for two days of thrilling indoor competition.
Britain’s leading athletes will compete for national titles, podium spots, and selection to the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Torun, Poland, from 20 to 22 March 2026.
The event’s return marks the start of a major athletics year in the West Midlands, as the region prepares to host the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in August, welcoming Europe's finest athletes.
Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics’ Head of Major Events, said: “The Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships are always a highlight of the domestic season – an opportunity for our athletes to deliver world-class performances in front of a home crowd."
Birmingham is renowned for its passionate fans and hospitality, reaffirming its status as a prime venue for British athletics.
Author's summary: The 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships will showcase Britain’s best athletes in Birmingham, opening an exciting year for athletics in the West Midlands with major international events.