Novuna London Athletics Meet – Important Information
Please find important venue information below to make your day as enjoyable as possible, from planning your visit, ticketing information and more on our Stadium facilities.
Key information:
Date: Saturday 19 July, 2025
Event website: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/
Timings:
11:00 Stadium Island opens
11:00 Stadium doors open to GA + Hospitality
16:00 Expected events end time
Download the full event schedule https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/schedule/?eventID=25870&venueID=1020
Event FAQs
https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions-london-athletics-meet-2025/
All timings above are subject to change.
Transport and Travel
For more information visit: Travel Guide | British Athletics
PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday, July 19th, the DLR will have no service between Bank/Tower Gateway and Canning Town/Lewisham, or between Stratford and Canary Wharf.
Please check travel information before you leave home. Guests travelling by bus to London Stadium can do so by a variety of TFL services. For the latest travel advice visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.tfl.gov.uk.
The easiest and quickest mode of travel to events at London Stadium is by public transport.
There is no parking at London Stadium and there will be road closures in place all day in roads around the stadium. Blue Badge Parking at the London Stadium is now SOLD OUT. For more accessible information please visit here.
There is a black cab taxi rank at Stratford Station. If you order an Uber or regulated mini cab they will have to pick you up outside the road closure system which closes Westfield Avenue, Montfichet Road and Marshgate Lane.
Please note there are multiple events taking place in London on this date and your usual travel route may be disrupted.
Please be aware the walking journey to the main Stratford Regional Station can take up to 90 minutes post-event.
The walking route to Stratford Regional Station involves a Stop and Go sign and staff system to regulate customers into the Station. Please cooperate with staff as they manage your journey home.
Please plan your journey well in advance and leave extra time for your travel. Use the following resources to check for engineering works or disruption:
- TFL - Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR
- C2C - East London and Essex
- Greater Anglia - Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and parts of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire
- Southeastern - London, Kent, and parts of East Sussex
Accessibility
Event Accessibility information
For information on accessible entry, wheelchair assistance, guide and assistance dogs, ticketing and more, please visit: Accessibility London Stadium | British Athletics
EVENT DAY ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT HOTLINE
Please text or WhatsApp us to connect on event day if you require accessible support.
Direct Text Message: 07701 231 035
Whatsapp: add 07701 231 035 or scan the QR code below for Whatsapp messaging
(This mobile number will not be monitored on non-event days)
Accessible Shuttle Bus Service
For those who require it, an Accessible Shuttle Bus Service will run from next to Platform 13, which is served directly by the Jubilee Line, at Stratford Station to the Stadium. There is step-free access from all lines to Platform 13.
The shuttle service timings are: 10:30 – 14:00 & 15:00 – 18:00
Please note timings are subject to change
Shuttle service info:
- There is only room for one companion per fan with accessibility requirements on the shuttle service.
- They will be met by the accessible support team who can offer a wheelchair resource to their seats. This is subject to availability. We do operate a push service to and from all bridges to your seat and back to bridge 3 and the accessible shuttle after the event, subject to availability.
- Please note that the shuttle service back to Stratford and Blue Badge Parking will re-open when our Safety team deem it fit for the service to run (approx. 45 minutes post event), so please be patient while our team manage traffic.
- Guests can request a wheelchair pickup during the event by texting 07701 231 035. This pickup will happen post event and will take the guest to bridge 3 and the blue badge lot or the accessible shuttle back to Stratford Station – Platform 13 Jubilee Line.
- Please note, the shuttle will not run during the event and not for at least 45mins after the meet ends.
The Accessible Shuttle Bus (times shared below) will be in operation from 10:30 – 14:00 & 15:00 – 18:00 from the following locations:
- Stratford Station – Platform 13 (Jubilee Line)
- Stadium: Bridge 3, Marshgate Lane, E20 2ST
- What3words Bridge 3 location: brains.snack.farms
Timings
11:00 Stadium Island opens
11:00 Stadium doors open
16:00 Expected events end time
NB: Please be aware that demand for the return shuttle bus service immediately after the event will be high and at this time there may be a delay in boarding a shuttle service. At busy times the service may be limited to one companion per wheelchair user. Immediately after the event has finished a vehicle curfew is put in place by the stadium safety officer, this means the shuttle buses may not be able to operate for around 30 minutes until is it safe to do so.
Stratford has a number of accessible transport options, all the details of which you can found on the TFL website.
Accessibility – Blue Badge Parking
Please note: Blue Badge Parking is sold out for the events. The accessible entrance is via Bridge 3 where you will find assistance on all accessible matters. Accessible lanes can be found on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE of all Bridges as you walk towards the Stadium.
Post event, Blue Badge Parking can take up to 30 minutes to exit due to road closures, please be patient with staff who will assist as quickly as possible.
For full information on how to plan your visit see our website here.
Ticketing
If you purchased via this email, you will have received an email from TX.IS with instructions on how to claim your downloadable tickets. Download TX.IS and enter your email and your tickets will automatically be on the app. This is your ticket for entry.
If you have not received tickets, and purchased via London Stadium, please email ticketing@london-stadium.com.
If you did not purchase your tickets through London Stadium and have not received your tickets, please go back to your point of purchase.
Search and bag policies
Please travel light; large bags or luggage will not be permitted into the venue.
If you need to bring a bag with you please ensure that it is small enough to store under your seat. Small handbags and rucksacks no larger than A4 (30cm x 20cm x 20cm) will be allowed. There are no bag or luggage storage areas at the stadium.
Our security provision for the event will include searching so please allow extra time to get to the venue as a full bag and body search will be in operation.
Prohibited Items
Certain items are not allowed into the Stadium in the interests of Health and Safety including but not limited to:
Large bags, alcoholic beverages, aerosol cans, weapons, ammunition, firearms, explosives, pyrotechnics, gas cylinders, glass including perfume bottles, cans, knives, horns, air horns, vuvuzelas, whistles, drums, musical instruments, fireworks, flares, large flags/banners, offensive messaging, helium balloons, selfie sticks, smoke grenades, drones, laser devices, strobe lights, illegal drugs, balls, frisbees, bicycles, rollerblades, skates, scooters, segways or any other item which in our reasonable opinion may cause danger or disruption to the event or to any other person (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes).
Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Stadium. Any article that might be used as a weapon is deemed to be offensive or abusive, or compromise public safety, will be confiscated and reported to the Police.
For more information on prohibited items Guest Services please visit the Stadium website here.
Spectator Etiquette
Please be respectful of those around you by ensuring that you do not obstruct their view or cause any unnecessary inconvenience.
Please keep noise to a minimum during track starts and respect the athletes at all times.
Cameras and Binoculars Policy
We understand that amateur photography is part of the enjoyment when attending live athletics. We know we have the world’s most passionate and knowledgeable spectators, and as such we want them to be able to take home as many memories of the event as possible.
Cameras (and accompanying camera bags no bigger than 30cm x 20cm) with a maximum lens length of six inches are permitted – if you have a lens length that extends beyond six inches, we politely request that you keep to this length as a maximum so to not block the view of those next to or behind you in the stadium. Failure to do so will result in potential ejection from the event.
Video camcorders and audio equipment are not allowed into the venue. iPads, binoculars and accompanying carry cases are permitted.
Professional camera equipment (including tripods and monopods) can only be used by accredited photographers and are not permitted in spectator areas.
Any pictures, images or footage must be for personal use only.
Food and Drink
A wide selection of food and drink is available on the Stadium Island and throughout the Stadium concourse, including vegan and vegetarian options.
There are numerous bars around the venue serving a range of drinks including non-alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.
There are also water fountains located on the outer concourse of the stadium. Water fountains can be found in between blocks 103 – 104 and between blocks 112 – 113.
They can also be found near block 116, block 120, block 125, block 127, block 133, block 137, block 143, block 150, block 156, block 201 and block 215. For more information please speak to the nearest steward.
The London Stadium is a cashless venue with card payments only accepted at all food and drink kiosks.
A small amount of cold food for personal consumption can be brought into the stadium. Sealed plastic bottles of water or juice 500ml or under are permitted. No glass bottles, cans, flasks or picnic hampers are allowed including metal cutlery. Refillable water bottles including hard sided bottles are permitted with a maximum capacity of 500ml.
Any items brought into the stadium should be contained within the permitted A4 bag size (30cm x 20cm x 20cm)
Strictly no alcohol is allowed to be brought into the venue.
Free Stadium WIFI
Free WIFI means that you can connect with stable and fast speeds throughout the concourse and in bowl – join LSFreeWIFI and enter your details to connect.
Crowd Movement
A comprehensive road closure process is in place around major events in order to prevent conflict between vehicles and people. The London Stadium operates a managed exit/egress crowd management system during such times. The managed egress involves hold-and-release points to manage crowd flows. Spectators are encouraged post event to move towards the main transport hubs at Stratford stations.
Stadium staff will be on duty at all hold-and-release points to provide reassurance and guidance, using Stop and Go signs. These are in place to ensure spectator safety and security.
Please be aware the walking journey to the main Stratford Regional Station can take up to 90 minutes post-event.
We appreciate your co-operation.
Merchandise
Official merchandise will be available between Bridges 1 + 2, and Bridges 1 + 5, on the stadium island.
Baby Changing Facilities and Buggy Storage
Baby Changing Facilities are available on each level of the stadium. Simply ask one of the stewarding team for the closest baby change location to your seat.
Baby Changing Facilities can be found near Block 126, Block 134, Block 144 and Block 152.
Buggy’s can be stored inside the stadium in the dedicated buggy stores near block 131, block 136 and block 155.
First Aid Rooms
First aid rooms are available inside the London Stadium with rooms near block 102, block 118, block 132 and block 149.
Lost and Found
Please report all lost and found property to the nearest steward or member of staff at the stadium. If you are no longer at the venue, please email info@london-stadium.com
Any found items will be kept for two weeks, before being discarded.
London Stadium is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Event Presentation
Please be aware that pyrotechnics, special effects and fireworks may be used at this event.
Disclaimer: We are sometimes subject to venue guidelines and the discretionary judgement of stadium stewards.
For stadium Do’s & Don’ts – click here
For more information about London Stadium visit: www.london-stadium.com
