Momentum Surges as Ticket Sales Top 375,000 with 50 Days to Go Until World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Fans across Japan and around the world prepare to witness sporting history in the heart of Tokyo

With just 50 days to go until the world’s biggest athletics event of the year, excitement is building to new heights. The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 is set to ignite the Japanese capital from 13 to 21 September, and already more than 375,000 tickets have been sold — a powerful signal of just how much this event means to fans across the globe.

The Championships will bring the planet’s finest athletes back to Tokyo’s National Stadium, one of the sport’s most iconic venues. From Carl Lewis’s 1991 heroics to the unforgettable moments of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, this is a stadium steeped in history — and in September 2025, a new generation of legends will be born on its track.

Over nine spectacular days, the world will watch as athletes compete not just for medals, but for legacy. Tokyo 25 will showcase everything athletics stands for: speed, strength, determination, heartbreak and glory.

From the explosive intensity of the 100m final to the strategy and endurance of the marathon, every discipline tells a story. Records will be challenged. Limits will be pushed. Dreams will be realised — and some will be broken.

This is more than a sporting event. It is a global celebration of the human spirit.

A Once-in-a-Generation Experience

For Japanese fans, this is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to see the world’s best compete at home. The last time the World Athletics Championships were held in Tokyo was over three decades ago. In 2025, the world returns — and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever before.

Whether you’re cheering for a national hero, following your favourite international star, or witnessing the magic of athletics for the first time, Tokyo 25 promises an atmosphere like no other.

A Championships to Remember

As anticipation builds, WCH Tokyo 25 Special Ambassador Yuji Oda has called on fans to be part of something historic:

“There are so many events I’m excited to see, but the men’s 110m hurdles is the one I’m watching closely” he said.
“Athletes like Rachid Muratake and Shunsuke Izumiya are making history, and a medal for Japan in this event would be a first. One second can change everything. Don’t miss your chance to witness it live”.

The men’s 110m hurdles is just one of many can’t-miss events, but every single session will deliver emotion, drama and excellence that only athletics can provide.

The men’s 110m hurdles, featuring Muratake, Izumiya, Nomoto and more, is set to take place across the following sessions:

Day 3 Evening Session – Sunday 15 September: Heats

Day 4 Evening Session – Monday 16 September: Semi-finals and Final 🥇

Rachid Muratake

Rachid Muratake in action during the 110m Hurdles Final in the Meeting de Paris (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

 

Shunsuke Izumiya
Shunsuke Izumiya compete in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Heats during the WCH Budapest 23 (Getty Images)

Be There When History is Made

As the countdown continues, ticket demand is surging. Whether you plan to attend one session or immerse yourself in the full nine-day spectacle, now is the time to secure your place.

🎟️ Over 375,000 fans have already booked their tickets. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a once-in-a-generation experience.

 

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

 

The world is coming to Tokyo. Will you be there to see history unfold?

 

 

AloJapan.com