The BBC will broadcast the European Athletics Championships live from Birmingham between 10 and 16 August. This marks the first time the event has been hosted in the United Kingdom. Live coverage will be distributed across BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer, with audio broadcasts scheduled for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. Additional digital output will be managed via the BBC Sport website, app, and social media channels.
Television presentation is split between two lead anchors. Jeanette Kwakye will present the morning coverage, while Gabby Logan will front the evening sessions. The broadcast team includes analysts Jess Ennis-Hill, Greg Rutherford, and Jenny Meadows. Commentary will be provided by Steve Cram, Steve Backley, Andrew Cotter, Colin Jackson, and Paula Radcliffe, with Sarah Mulkerrins serving as the trackside reporter.
The event features several high profile athletes from Team GB. Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson competes against world 400m hurdles champion Femke Bol and Audrey Werro. Other British competitors include Georgia Hunter-Bell, Dina Asher-Smith, and Amy Hunt. In the men's categories, the lineup includes Max Burgin, Jake Wightman, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Neil Gourley, and Jeremiah Azu.
The BBC holds the rights to the full duration of the championships. The event takes place over seven days in Birmingham.