Athletics
What is Indian Athletics Series 2026? Full Schedule, Venues, How to Register
Athletics Federation of India will hold 16 athletics meets in 2026 to provide a competitive environment to athletes.
Murali Sreeshankar in action at the Indian Open Athletics Meet in Pune. (File Photo)
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has started a new domestic series of 16 regional meets this year in different parts of the country to provide a competitive environment to local athletes.
Any athlete who has a valid AFI UID can participate in the competition by achieving the qualification standard and representing their state, provided their entries are sent.
The series will start at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on April 4th and end with the 16th stage in September at ABG Foundation in Bengaluru, with stops in various states, including Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Haryana, and others.
In a year where every athlete is aiming to earn that qualifying mark for the Asian and Commonwealth Games, these meets will help them to attain these marks without much travelling.
The star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is expected to participate in the inaugural Indian Open Series and open his outdoor season after missing the Indian Open Jumps due to illness.
Schedule & Venues of Indian Athletics Series
Indian Athletics Series -01 - April 4th - Bangalore, Karnataka
Indian Athletics Series -02 - April 5th - Jaipur, Rajasthan
Indian Athletics Series -03 - April 11th - New Delhi
Indian Athletics Series -04 - April 12th - Ranchi, Jharkhand
Indian Athletics Series -05 - May 9th - Sangrur, Punjab
Indian Athletics Series -06 - May 10th - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian Athletics Series -07 - June 6th - Guwahati, Assam
Indian Athletics Series -08 - June 7th - Pune, Maharashtra
Indian Athletics Series -09 - June 13th - Ludhiana, Punjab
Indian Athletics Series -10 - June 4- Trivandrum, Kerala
Indian Athletics Series -11 - June 15th - Kolkata, West Bengal
Indian Athletics Series -12 - June 16th - Nadiad, Gujarat
Indian Athletics Series -13 - August 14th - Warangal, Telangana
Indian Athletics Series -14 - August 16th - Panchkula, Haryana
Indian Athletics Series -15 - August 29th - Shillong, Sikkim
Indian Athletics Series -16 - September 5th - ABG Foundation, Bangalore
How to Register for Indian Athletics Series?
The entries should be submitted online on the AFI Website by the individual Athlete who meets the Entry Standards with a copy of proof of achieving the Qualifying Standard.
Entry fee per event will have to be deposited online only. Bib Numbers will be issued 2 hours before the start of the event at the venue on the day of the competition.