World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 moved into its penultimate day today with another electric atmosphere inside the Japan National Stadium. DAY 8 was a celebration of sport and spectacle, as tens of thousands of fans came together to witness world-class performances and create memories that will last a lifetime.
With the curtain set to fall tomorrow, we are proud to confirm that cumulative attendance has now surpassed half a million, reaching 536,990 spectators—a milestone that reflects both the global appeal of athletics and the passion of the Japanese public.
The official attendance figures for DAY 8, as of 21:00 on Saturday, 20 September, are as follows:
Morning Session: 25,818
Evening Session: 58,221
Tickets for the Evening Session on the final day, DAY 9 (Sunday, 21 September) are now officially sold out following unprecedented demand. No additional tickets will be released, either through the official ticketing website or at the Japan National Stadium ticket centre.
This marks the sixth Evening Session to reach full capacity—DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 6, DAY 7, DAY 8 and DAY 9—underscoring the extraordinary appetite from fans. We extend our sincere thanks to the tens of thousands of supporters whose energy and passion have transformed the Japan National Stadium into a truly unforgettable stage for athletics.
Tickets for the Morning Sessions on DAY 9 are still available but selling fast. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early via the official ticketing website to experience the world’s top athletes competing on the ultimate stage in the final day of WCH Tokyo 25: https://tokyo25.pia.jp/?changeLanguageTo=en
