2026 is shaping up to a huge year for Alexander Stadium and Birmingham as a whole. We want to keep our community in the loop with events coming up. Below is a handy guide of upcoming events and what impact, if any, they will have on our members and community.
2026 Events at Alexander Stadium
May 2026
15th May - Drone Show
Event arrivals from around 5pm with approximately 4,000 visitors.
June 2026
15th June - Independent Schools Championships
We're expecting a busy car park all day.
18th - 19th June - UK Athletics Championships (set-up)
Extremely busy across the site as TV companies set-up
20th - 21st June - UK Athletics Championships
Possible site closure for this televised event, but will confirm closer to the time. Approximately 10,000 people expected each day.
22nd June - UK Athletics Championships - De-Rig
Limited parking up until around 3pm
July 2026
1st July - National Preps
We're expecting limited parking across the site until around 5pm
7th July - Matrix Academy
No parking in our main car park with approximately 7,000 people on site until around 5pm
9th July - English Schools (set-up)
Limited parking all-day to set-up
10th July - 11th July - English Schools
No parking in our main car park, alternative parking TBC
27th July - 24th August - European Athletics Championships
Possible site closures - will confirm these as we move closer to the event.
August 2026
26th August - Special Olympics (Opening Ceremony)
No parking all day - will confirm exact timings closer to the event
27th August - 29th August - Special Olympics
No parking all day - will confirm exact timings closer to the event
30th August - Special Olympics (Closing Ceremony)
No parking all day - will confirm exact timings closer to the event