Monaco Diamond League 2026: Key Races and British Stars

When is the Monaco Diamond League?

The Monaco meet is scheduled for Friday, 10 July, marking the ninth stop of the 2026 Diamond League calendar. Fans can expect a full evening of elite competition under the Monegasque night sky. This event joins a prestigious series of meetings spanning five continents.

Key Athletes to Watch

The men’s 100 metres fields up three top contenders: Oblique Seville, Letsile Tebogo and Jordan Anthony will battle for victory. Meanwhile, Marcell Jacobs has withdrawn after a recent wind‑assisted performance left him ineligible for this meet. On the women’s side, Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred will square off against Gabrielle Thomas, who claimed the 200m title at Paris 2024.

British Highlights: Jake Wightman and Alex Yee

Middle‑distance specialist Jake Wightman returns to the track in Monaco, aiming to edge closer to his personal best in the 1500m‑style races. Triathlete Alex Yee makes a rare appearance on the cinder track, targeting a faster time in the 5000 metres and hoping to bridge his cycling speed with running endurance. Both British athletes add depth to an already competitive field.

How to Watch the Monaco Meeting

The BBC holds the United Kingdom television rights for every Diamond League event, offering coverage from the red button starting at 7 pm BST. Viewers can stream the action live on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website without needing additional subscriptions. International audiences can find regional broadcast details on the official Diamond League platform.

Full Monaco Diamond League Schedule (BST)

• 5.15pm – Women’s pole vault
• 5.30pm – Women’s javelin
• 5.40pm – Women’s triple jump
• 6.55pm – Men’s high jump
• 7.04pm – Women’s 400m
• 7.11pm – Men’s 1000m
• 7.21pm – Men’s 400m
• 7.32pm – Women’s 3000m
• 7.35pm – Men’s long jump
• 7.49pm – Women’s 100m hurdles
• 8.05pm – Men’s 3000m steeplechase
• 8.19pm – Women’s 200m
• 8.28pm – Men’s 5000 metres
• 8.52pm – Men’s 100 metres

Full live results are available on the official Diamond League website for anyone wanting to track every mark and placement throughout the night.

As the season progresses, Monaco serves as a critical checkpoint for athletes aiming to secure Diamond League points ahead of the finals in Brussels. The mix of sprinting legends, emerging talents and cross‑disciplinary competitors ensures the event will be a showcase of global athletics at its highest level.