- London has submitted a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium on West Ham’s premises.
- West Ham has said that, if the bid is successful, it will have a minimal impact on the club’s football schedule in the 2029/30 season.
- London also has submitted bids for 2029 in Rome, Munich and Nairobi; the city is also bidding for the Ultimate Championships at Budapest.
London has submitted a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium on West Ham’s premises, with British media saying that the bid is supported by the UK government.
The material states that, if the bid is successful, it may have an impact on the football stadium only after the end of the football season. It also says that, following detailed negotiations, West Ham United agreed to allow the stadium to be used for the championships, which are supported by the UK Government. The club also said that it expects the event to have a minimal impact on its 2029/30 season schedule, with the championships taking place after the end of the season, and that the club will not be affected by the event.
UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner said that the bid to host the championships at London Stadium was made possible by the central sports plan. He also said that, in addition to the bid, London Stadium and West Ham United agreed on the stadium’s use.
According to the Guardian, World Athletics has not ruled out the bid for 2029 in Rome, Munich and Nairobi. The material also notes that World Athletics is considering the Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
The material also indicates that, if West Ham’s bid for the 2029-30 season is successful, it will not be less than two Premier League matches or three in the EFL.