The biggest track and field meeting in the world outside of the Olympics, the 19th edition of the World Athletics Championships will take place in the Hungarian capital of Budapest and sees some 2,000 athletes going for gold across 49 events. Featuring defending champions and stars of the Tokyo Games, there will be no shortage of action across the nine days of competition. Here's how to watch a 2023 World Athletics Championships live stream wherever you are right now.
Dates: Saturday, August 19 - Sunday, August 27
Venue: National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary
FREE live streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) | CBC Sports (CA)
US stream: Peacock TV / NBC, CNBC and USA Network via FREE fuboTV trial
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When it comes to picking out potential highlights, attention immediately turns to the sprint events and in particular the 100m. American Fred Kerley is bidding to become the first man to retain the title since Usain Bolt in 2015 but faces plenty of competition from the likes of compatriot Noah Lyles, South African Akani Simbine and Britain’s Zharnel Hughes — the fastest man in the world this year with a time of 9.83 seconds.
In the women’s competition, Jamaican superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is already the most decorated sprinter in World Championship history but is bidding to extend her record as she bids for a sixth 100m individual title.
The men’s 400m hurdles is another must-watch event thanks to Karsten Warholm returning to his very best this season. The Norwegian finished seventh at Eugune 2022 during an injury-plagued year but has been unbeatable in 2023 and could well go close to his world record of 45.94 seconds. His main rivals will be defending champion Alison dos Santos and Olympic silver medallist Rai Benjamin.
Elsewhere on the track, Faith Kipyego has set three world records this season and will line up in both the 1500m and 5000m, while Kenya’s Mary Moraa is unbeaten this season in the 800m and will look to add another gold to her growing collection.
In the field events, there could well be world records broken, especially in the men’s pole vault competition where Armand Duplantis is seeking to improve upon his outdoor record of 6.21m. The high jump will also be unmissable as Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim seeks a fourth consecutive world title, while Yulimar Rojas is seeking a fifth world title in the women’s triple jump.
Whatever you love in the way of track and field, you'll find it at Budapest 23. Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a 2023 World Athletics Championships live stream wherever you are.
Watch the World Athletics Championships live stream for FREE
We'll give you the full details for each country below but these are the services that are showing the Budapest 23 World Athletics Championships live stream for free.
CBC (Canada)
BBC iPlayer (UK)
Remember that Canadian and British nationals can tune in to CBC and iPlayer from abroad by using a VPN.
How to watch a World Athletics Championships: live stream FREE in Canada
Watch a World Athletics Championships live stream from outside your country
The World Athletics Championships is a global event, and there should be a way to watch Budapest 23 no matter where you are. But if you're currently abroad and struggling to tune in – or if you just want the comfort and language of your home nation's coverage – then geo-restrictions may stand in your way of getting a World Athletics Championships live stream.
That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.
Use a VPN to watch a World Athletics Championships live stream from anywhere
How to use a VPN for the World Athletics Championships
Using a VPN to watch the World Athletics Championships free on CBC Sports is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Canada, just head to the CBC Sports streaming service
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2022 World Athletics Championships schedule and events
(All dates local)
- Day 1: August 9
- Men’s 20km Race Walk
- Men’s Shot Put
- Women’s 10000m
- 4x400m Relay
- Day 2: August 10
- Women’s 20km Race Walk
- Women’s Long Jump
- Men’s Hammer Throw
- Women’s 800m Hepathalon
- Men’s 10000m
- Men’s 100m
- Day 3: August 20
- Men’s Triple Jump
- Men’s Discus Throw
- Men’s 110m Hurdles
- Women’s 100m
- Day 4: August 23
- Men’s High Jump
- Women’s Discus Throw
- Women’s 1500m
- Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
- Day 5: August 23
- Women’s Pole Vault
- Men’s 1500m
- Women’s 400m
- Men’s 400m Hurdles
- Day 6: August 24
- Men’s 35km Race Walk
- Women’s 35km Race Walk
- Men’s Long Jump
- Women’s Hammer Throw
- Women’s 100m Hurdles
- Men’s 400m
- Women’s 400m Hurdles
- Day 7: August 25
- Women’s Triple Jump
- Women’s Javelin Throw
- Women’s 200m
- Men’s 200m
- Day 8: August 26
- Women’s Marathon
- Men’s Pole Vault
- Women’s Shot Put
- Men’s 800m
- Women’s 5000m
- Men’s 1500m Decathlon
- Men’s 4x100m Relay
- Women’s 4x100m Relay
- Day 9: August 29
- Men’s Marathon
- Women’s High Jump
- Men’s 5000m
- Men’s Javelin Throw
- Women’s 800m
- Women’s 3000 m Steeplechase
- Men’s 4x400m Relay
- Women’s 4x400m Relay
