The 2026 World Athletics Relays arrive in Gaborone on May 2–3, marking a historic first for Africa as the continent hosts the global relay championships for the first time. Set inside Botswana’s National Stadium, the eighth edition of the event brings together more than 700 athletes from 40 nations for two days of high-speed, high-stakes racing, where precision baton exchanges and raw sprint power will decide not only medals but also crucial qualification places for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 2027.
How to Watch World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 Live Stream:
The World Athletics Relays Championships will be streamed live for free on the World Athletics website, with additional coverage available through various international TV broadcasters. The live stream is accessible across all devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Schedule (Time local = GMT +2):
Day 1 – Saturday 2 May 2026
| Time local | Event | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:05 | Mixed | 4×100 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
| 14:30 | Mixed | 4×400 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
| 15:05 | Women | 4×100 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
| 15:30 | Men | 4×100 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
| 15:55 | Women | 4×400 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
| 16:30 | Men | 4×400 Metres Relay | Qualifying Round 1 |
Day 2 – Sunday 3 May 2026
| Time local | Event | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:02 | Mixed | 4×100 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 14:20 | Mixed | 4×400 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 14:44 | Women | 4×400 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 15:08 | Men | 4×400 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 15:30 | Women | 4×100 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 15:47 | Men | 4×100 Metres Relay | World Ch. Qualifying Round 2 |
| 16:05 | Mixed | 4×100 Metres Relay | Final |
| 16:13 | Mixed | 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
| 16:24 | Women | 4×100 Metres Relay | Final |
| 16:32 | Men | 4×100 Metres Relay | Final |
| 16:40 | Women | 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
| 16:51 | Men | 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
