Overview

• The championships run from September 13 to 21 at Japan National Stadium, with marathons and race walks on city routes.
• More than 2,000 athletes from about 200 nations are set for the 20th edition, with morning sessions on Sept 13–15 and 20–21 from around 8am local time and evening sessions every night.
• USA Track & Field named a 141‑athlete roster led by Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone and Grant Holloway, while global headliners include Mondo Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon, with Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce planning a final worlds.
• Viewing plans are finalized: NBC and Peacock hold U.S. rights, the BBC carries coverage in the UK, and Australia will air the meet live on Nine and SBS.
• Injury news shapes the fields, with Australia’s pole vault champion Nina Kennedy and U.S. sprinter Gabby Thomas out, while reports flag fitness doubts for Kishane Thompson and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.