After a scintillating show in Paris, the track and field world has now shifted focus to the Diamond League meets. While Sha’Carri Richardson faced heartbreak in the women’s 100m final, Julien Alfred made history for St. Lucia by becoming the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist. In contrast, it was a joyride for athletes like Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Quincy Hall, who secured gold medals and further cemented their dominance in their respective events.

Moving forward, the track and field season continues to captivate fans, with thrilling performances at the Diamond League meets in Lausanne, Silesia, and Zurich. Now, all eyes turn to Brussels, where history is set to unfold. As the action shifts to Belgium, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Brussels Diamond League.

Know about Brussels Diamond League and its events 

The Diamond League, originally known as the IAAF Golden League, was launched in 2010. After partnering with the Wanda Group, it became known as the Wanda Diamond League. The initiative was designed to expand the global presence of track and field as a sport. The Brussels Diamond League is a key part of this program and has, over the years, been the stage for some truly exhilarating performances. Back in 2011, Usain Bolt took the meet by storm by clocking a record 9.76s in the 100m discipline. Other than Bolt, athletes like Yohan Blake, Butch Reynolds, Michael Cherry, Aries Merritt, Andre Philipps, and others too, have left some indelible impressions on the meet. 

In the 2024 edition of the Brussels Diamond League, a total of 15 events will be taking place. While it will include the more popular 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, and Pole Vault events, the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels will also feature Triple Jump, High Jump, Discus, Shot Put, Javelin and a host of other events in both the men’ and the women’s category. Here’s a full list of events that will take place in the Brussels Diamond League 2024. 

• Friday, September 13, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

Now that the events are sorted, let’s have a look at the prestigious and historic ground where the athletic meet would be hosted.

Where is the Diamond League final and all about Allianz Memorial van Damme? 

Brussels marks the final stop of this year’s Wanda Diamond League season. Top athletes from around the world have endured a grueling journey, competing across 14 different cities and traveling through four continents, all to secure their place in this prestigious finale.

With numerous Olympic champions gearing up for one of the biggest star-studded track and field showdowns, the tension is palpable. The much-anticipated final is set to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. This annual event is hosted at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, drawing in fans and athletes from around the world.

Previously serving as the venue for the IAAF Golden League events, the arena is now the host of the Wanda Diamond League finals along with Zurich. 

The Memorial Van Damme was first organized in 1977 by a group of journalists who decided to honor Montreal Olympics medalist Ivo Van Damme, who tragically lost his life in a car accident at just 22. Fast forward to the present edition, with a large crowd expected to fill the stadium, it’s important to know the key dates for the Brussels Diamond League 2024.

What are the dates for the Brussels Diamond League?

The thrilling world of elite athletics is set to take center stage in Brussels this upcoming weekend. The Brussels Diamond League is scheduled to commence on September 13th, promising exhilarating performances and intense competition as top athletes from around the globe converge on the Belgian capital. The track events will be divided across two days, with the action unfolding at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme.

The disciplines of 100-meter men and women is scheduled for the first day, September 13 alongside other track events while on the second day, athletic rivals from all across the globe would eye the 200-meter dash. And the names that would be gracing the track to display world-class athletic prowess would make the event even more energizing and exhilarating.

The Brussels Diamond League is set to showcase an impressive roster of champion athletes. Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen, fresh off his 5000m gold in Paris, will aim to defend his 1500m title. He’ll be joined by Faith Kipyegon, the five-time Diamond Trophy hopeful in the 1500m. Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis, the world record holder, will be eyeing another victory in the pole vault. Additionally, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh will seek to retain her high jump title.

Femke Bol and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone might be facing each other again in Brussels. Additional Olympic champions set to compete include Winfred Yavi, Soufiane El Bakkali, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Ryan Crouser, Haruka Kitaguchi, Nina Kennedy, Yemisi Ogunleye, Valarie Allman, and Neeraj Chopra.

Where will the Brussels Diamond League be broadcast?

Fans will be eager to witness the exhilarating track and field showdown at the Brussels Diamond League. To cater to track enthusiasts worldwide, several broadcasters will stream the event live. In the U.S., the Brussels Diamond League can be watched on NBC Sports. Central America can tune in via Sky Mexico, while South America can catch the action on Panam Sports.

The African states can watch the competition on Supersport and New World TV. Canadian fans can stream the show live on CBC. The Carribeans can support their favorites as they watch the track rivalry unfold live on CWC and Flow Sports. BBC would cater to the Britain track enthusiasts. Besides this, several other broadcasting services would stream the Brussels Diamond League live for different countries.