The 800m finals at the next global championship are scheduled as part of the new World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, which run from 11–13 September 2026.

Direct answer

  • The women’s 800m final is set for Saturday 12 September 2026 in the evening session of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
  • The men’s 800m final is set for Sunday 13 September 2026 , also in the evening session.

These dates are for the Ultimate Championships, which World Athletics is positioning as a world‑title event with all track finals compressed into a three‑day meet in Budapest.

Quick scoop details

  • Event: World Athletics Ultimate Championships (Budapest 2026).
  • Dates of championship: 11–13 September 2026.
  • 800m rounds:
    • Women’s 800m: semifinals on 11 September, final on 12 September.
* Men’s 800m: semifinals on 11 September, final on 13 September.

If you were instead asking about the most recent traditional World Athletics Championships 800m final: the men’s 800m final at Tokyo 2025 took place on 20 September 2025 at 22:22 local time (UTC+9).