Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is a new global event created to crown the world's top athlete by uniting world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners, and the year's best performers.
Held bi-annually over three evening sessions, the championship will feature sprints, middle and long-distance races, relays, jumps, and throws.
About 400 athletes, primarily selected through world rankings, will compete for their national teams, focusing on both individual excellence and national pride.
The event offers the largest prize pool in track and field history with USD 10 million, awarding USD 150,000 to each gold medalist.
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship is scheduled for September 11–13, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary, serving as the season's highlight and drawing millions of viewers worldwide.