The 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final enters its decisive second day in Brussels on Saturday, September 5, as the world’s leading track and field athletes compete for the season’s coveted Diamond League titles. The two-day finale is being held at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme at the King Baudouin Stadium, with the final champions to be crowned across 32 disciplines.
Final Day in Brussels
The Brussels finale brings the 2026 Diamond League season to a close after athletes competed across 14 qualifying meetings in four continents. The series began in Doha in May and travelled through Asia, Africa, Europe and the United States before reaching its final stop in Brussels.
The second day of competition on September 5 is scheduled to begin at 6:08 pm local time (GMT+2) with the women’s javelin. The main broadcast window starts at 8 pm, with the women’s 400m among the opening events of the evening session.
Diamond Trophies on the Line
Unlike a regular Diamond League meeting, the Brussels event determines the champions of the series. Athletes earned their places in the final through performances and points accumulated during the qualifying season, with selected wild cards also part of the final fields.
The official Diamond League calendar lists 32 disciplines whose champions will be decided over the two days. The event carries particular importance in 2026 because there is no Olympic Games or World Athletics Championships, making the Diamond Trophy one of the season’s major global athletics prizes.
Star Athletes in Action
The Brussels final has attracted a strong field featuring Olympic and world-class performers. Among the athletes drawing attention are pole vault star Mondo Duplantis, sprinters and hurdlers and leading middle-distance competitors.
Duplantis enters the final after another standout season in the pole vault. The Swedish athlete has been targeting a sixth consecutive Diamond League title, while the Brussels competition also features a number of athletes looking to establish themselves at the top of their respective disciplines.
The women’s 800m is another major attraction, with British Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, Swiss athlete Audrey Werro, Femke Bol and reigning world champion Lilian Odira among the names scheduled for the Brussels final. The women’s 800m final is set for Saturday evening.
Russell Brings World Record Form
US hurdler Masai Russell also arrives in Brussels after making headlines at the Zurich Diamond League meeting. She recently set a world record of 12.09 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles, surpassing the previous mark held by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan. Russell is scheduled to compete in Brussels as the season reaches its conclusion.
Her appearance adds another layer of interest to a final already featuring several athletes who have produced major performances during the 2026 campaign.
Prize Money and Global Stakes
The Diamond League Final offers a total prize-money pool of $2.24 million, according to the official series information. The 2026 champions will also receive automatic qualification for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, adding further significance to the Brussels finale.
The event is also the 50th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, giving the Brussels meeting an additional anniversary significance. The venue is hosting the Diamond League Final over two days, similar to the format used in 2024.
September 5 Marks Season Finale
With the Road to the Final now complete, September 5 represents the final opportunity for qualified athletes to claim a Diamond Trophy in 2026. The closing day will bring together title contenders from across sprinting, middle-distance and long-distance running, hurdles, jumps and throws.
The Brussels final is therefore more than the last meeting on the calendar. It is the point at which the season-long Diamond League campaign produces its champions, with the sport’s leading athletes competing for one of the most prominent titles of the 2026 outdoor athletics season.
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