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A limited number of accommodations in the region are available for accredited members of the press. Accommodation is offered at B&B Eschweiler and B&B Würselen, from where a shuttle service to the showgrounds is provided. As a budget-friendly alternative, the Mercure Köln West is available; however, this option is not included in the shuttle routes.

 

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Media & Broadcast Service Guide

This guide is intended to support the work of media representatives by providing comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding all relevant aspects of the event—ranging from operational details and logistical information, to access procedures, media zones, and communication protocols.

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The photos provided may be used free of charge for editorial contributions. Please always cite the source (ALRV/photographer) when publishing. Use of the images for commercial purposes is not permitted.

Photos of the competitions are also available directly from our event photographers:

Arnd Bronkhorst
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Andreas Steindl
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Jasmin Metzner
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Leonie Minten
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Camille Peters
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Press Release Photos

A rider in a white shirt bearing the ‘British Equestrian’ logo leads a bay horse, bearing start number 139, at a walk across the well-tended green lawn; in the foreground are colourful floral decorations, whilst in the background, the dressage arena’s boundary and the tournament backdrop are blurred.
They put in the second-best performance in the DHL-Prize today: Jonelle Price and Senor Crocodillo (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
A vaulter in a white leotard is balancing in a high lateral position on a galloping horse, whilst in the background the lunger and the flower-decorated perimeter advertising featuring the logo of the FEI Vaulting World Championship Aachen 2026 can be seen.
A good start for the German vaulters at the FEI Vaulting World Championship: after the first of three rounds, Alice Layher is in the lead in the women’s classification (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A female speaker in a pink dress is speaking into a microphone on the stage of the event ‘Europe Table – Eine Chance für Europa’ in front of a seated audience; on the right side of the stage backdrop, the logos of RWE, Deutz, STAWAG and the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen can be seen.
Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space during her keynote speech at the Europe Table (Photo: ALRV/Armin Huber).
Medal ceremony at the Main Stadium in Aachen: Three dressage teams stand on the winners’ podium at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, dressed in their riding uniforms, holding their bouquets aloft and wearing their medals. In the background, the stands are filled with spectators and flags representing various nations; to the left and right, purple Lambertz and W26 branding walls frame the scene.
Here they are, the first medallists at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen: Bronze goes to the British team, Silver to the Danes and Gold to the German team (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in a white shirt bearing the ‘British Equestrian’ logo leads a bay horse, bearing start number 139, at a walk across the well-tended green lawn; in the foreground are colourful floral decorations, whilst in the background, the dressage arena’s boundary and the tournament backdrop are blurred.
Reigning European Champion Laura Collett and London are ready for the start of the FEI Eventing World Championship (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Vaulting training in a brightly lit indoor arena: an athlete sits hands-free in the saddle on a bay horse, which is being led on the lunge by team members wearing ‘Germany’ shirts; in the foreground, pink floral decorations; in the background, empty stands and hoardings bearing the Allianz and FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 logos.
The final training sessions before the start of the FEI Vaulting World Championship: defending champions Team NORKA are getting ready (Photo: ALRV/Laurin Melms).
A group of five people are posing in front of a gold-coloured event backdrop featuring logos: from the left, a man in a black suit wearing sunglasses; next to him, a woman in an off-the-shoulder black dress; in the centre, a man with white hair wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket; next to him, a woman in a red dress; and on the right, a woman in a turquoise trouser suit – all smiling at the camera.
Hermann Bühlbecker and Stefanie Peters welcomed the many celebrity guests in Aachen (from left to right): Ed Westwick, Amy Jackson, Hermann Bühlbecker, Anna Hiltrop and Stefanie Peters (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A rider on a white horse carries a large Swedish flag through a packed stadium; in the background are more flags, spectator stands and colourful decorations during the march-in of the nations.
The FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 were officially opened with a spectacular ceremony (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A dressage rider in a dark tailcoat, white breeches and black helmet raises a gloved hand in greeting while sitting on a dark bay horse with a braided mane and ear bonnet, in a sunny stadium with spectators and sponsor signage blurred in the background.
Frederic Wandres and Bluetooth OLD are in the lead after the first leg of the Lambertz-Prize – both in the individual standings and as part of the German team (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Two smartphones positioned diagonally next to each other display the WM26 app: one screen shows the programme, results and ticket navigation with an equestrian photo, whilst the other displays a colour-coded map of the competition grounds.
The FEI World Championships Aachen app brings together all the key information in one place (Photo: ALRV/SchröderShots).
A woman in a red polo shirt and riding helmet is leading a brown horse by its bridle; the horse is wearing a browband adorned with red and white stones, and in the background a light-coloured house wall with windows can be seen.
Number one in the world rankings, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle, are “fit to compete” and ready to contend for medals at the FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in a black dressage tunic and helmet is riding a dark-coloured dressage horse in a strong canter around the arena; the horse is clearly pushing off with its front legs raised; in the background, the judges’ box and blurred spectators can be seen.
Nine-time World Champion Isabell Werth is hoping to be in contention for the gold medals again this year (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A brown competition horse in a halter is being led around the grounds in the sunshine, against a backdrop of modern, white stable buildings.
The first horses have arrived in Aachen and were given the chance to be the first to use the new stables (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A collage of six portrait photographs: three people in the top row and three in the bottom row, all dressed in business attire, looking directly at the camera or at a three-quarter angle, against neutral backgrounds.A collage of six portrait photographs: three people in the top row and three in the bottom row, all dressed in business attire, looking directly at the camera or at a three-quarter angle, against neutral backgrounds.
The “Europe Table” brings together high-profile representatives from the worlds of politics and business. Among those present are (top, from left to right): Dr Markus Krebber, Maria Kalesnikava, H.E. Ahmed Alattar and (bottom, from left to right): Serap Güler, Armin Laschet and Dorothee Bär (image credits: Federal Foreign Office, Federal Government/Steffen Kugler).
A group of five people is standing in the outdoor area behind a large, purple-and-gold sculpture bearing the inscription ‘W26 WELCOME HOME’ and stylised maps of the world; in the background, trees, a stadium building bearing the ‘STAWAG’ logo and other decorative elements can be seen.
They were the first to see the obstacles that had been designed (from left to right): Marco Herwartz (President of the Aachener Handwerkskammer), Sascha Meier, Charlotte Struck, Conrad Bug (all three designers of the obstacles) and Birgit Rosenberg (ALRV Board Member) (Photo: ALRV/Lyn Stickelmann).
Aerial view of a stadium at the Allianz Park featuring a large, white membrane roof: several parallel roof sections span the stands and the interior; trees can be seen in the foreground, with further halls and facilities visible in the background.
The temporary roof at Stadium 3 at the Allianz Park has already been set up (Photo: ALRV/Saskia Stahl-Farrell).
A beaming rider wearing a helmet raises both arms in celebration; she is wearing a blue ‘FEI World Championships’ sash and several gold medals, whilst in the background, lights that appear blurred are glowing.
Two-time world champion of 2022 Charlotte Fry is once again among the favourites in dressage this year. Can she defend her titles? (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst)
An eventing rider jumps over a solid wooden obstacle in a water jump with his chestnut horse; water splashes up; in the background, numerous spectators and a cameraman watch the cross-country course; on the right, a yellow DHL flag flutters in the wind.
Andrew Hoy and his horse Vassily on the cross-country course in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
In sunny weather, people are strolling across an outdoor area dotted with white pagoda tents; in the foreground is a child in a pushchair, next to him a man with a backpack, and to the right a white beach flag bearing the blue Allianz logo rises up into the air.
The Allianz Park Day is attracting visitors to the Open Day at the Aachen Soers with free admission and a varied programme (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Riders in dark blue jackets are riding across the green lawn in the sunshine; in the foreground, a female rider on a dark horse is carrying a large red-yellow-red flag, whilst in the background there are more horses and a crowd of spectators.
Visitors can look forward to displays of various breeds and disciplines, as well as a family rally with great prizes (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Two young women are standing in a meadow, laughing, between a brown horse and a grey horse that are grazing; they are holding them by their halters; in the background, white tents, trees and the hustle and bustle of the show can be seen.
Horse welfare has always been top priority in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Several people standing in front of a purple wall bearing the text "W26 FEI World Championships Aachen"; a woman in a beige suit is speaking into a microphone, flanked by other participants, while a large golden sculpture of a horse’s head is visible in the foreground.
The nine-time World Dressage Champion, Isabell Werth, speaking enthusiastically about Aachen hosting the FEI World Championships (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A smiling woman talking into the microphone she is holding; other people are standing in the background in front of a purple wall, with several other blurred figures in the foreground and background.
Para Dressage rider, Regine Mispelkamp, beaming at the thought of a full stadium at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Eight people standing in a row in front of a purple wall bearing the text ‘W26 FEI World Championships Aachen’; a large, golden sculpture of a horse’s head is stood on a wooden floor in the centre of the group.
The Press Conference at the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia (from left to right): Michael Mronz, Regine Mispelkamp, Stefanie Peters, Hendrik Wüst, Isabell Werth, Dr. Michael Ziemons, Birgit Rosenberg, Henrik von Eckermann (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A speaker is standing at a grey podium in front of a purple stage backdrop bearing the text "W26 FEI World Championships Aachen" and is speaking into a microphone. There is an audience seated in several rows in the foreground.
NRW’s State Premier, Hendrik Wüst, is looking forward to the upcoming FEI World Championships (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A woman in a light blue blazer is standing in a shopping arcade in front of a glass display case at an equestrian exhibition and smiling at the camera; with her right hand, she is pointing at an old riding helmet on display, next to which lie historical magazines and black-and-white photographs from the world of equestrian sport.
Dr. Doris Beaujean, curator of the exhibition, presents the helmet of the legendary rider Hans Günter Winkler (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Illustration from a magazine about the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: on the left is an open magazine featuring the headline ‘WELCOME HOME’ and equestrian photos; on the right is the cover with the ‘W26’ logo, the title ‘FEI World Championships Aachen – Magazine’ and the date ‘11 to 23 August 2026’.
116 pages packed with exciting and interesting content about the World Championships: the official magazine for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 is here.
A rider on a dark brown horse training on a sandy track, flanked on either side by purple flowering shrubs and greenery, with trees and a brick riding school building in the background, in sunny weather.
Unlike at the 2022 World Championships, Henrik von Eckermann will be competing with Minute Man in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A smiling man wearing a black cap and dark clothing is holding a gold FEI medal on a purple ribbon against a light, neutral background.
A medal for the ages: Henrik von Eckermann proudly shows off his 2022 gold medal (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A young man in a white shirt is sitting and smiling at a carillon with many wooden levers, with a man in a dark suit standing next to him; through the surrounding windows, the cityscape of Aachen can be seen in the background.
Composer Marc Vogler (right) and Dr. Michael Ziemons, Mayor of the City of Aachen (left), met together in the bell tower of Aachen’s town hall to present a first taste of the new FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 anthem on the carillon in the city centre.
View from the covered grandstand into the packed equestrian stadium at Allianz Park: in the evening light, several riders on their horses move across the lush green arena for the opening ceremony, while various national flags hang above the stadium.
Allianz Park has already hosted several memorable Opening Ceremonies. On August 11, new standards will once again be set here (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Para dressage rider in a black jacket and helmet on a dark horse performing an extended trot in a sandy arena, with grey grandstand seats and an Allianz advertising banner in the background.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 Heidemarie Dresing is willing to a reach a medal (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Aerial view of a newly constructed stable complex with dark roofs; construction vehicles and containers are parked in front, with trees, roads and parking areas visible in the background.
A necessary step for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: the construction of a new stable building with 204 spacious stalls. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland Affairs pursuant to a resolution of the German Bundestag (Photo: ALRV).
Crowd of spectators in the stands enthusiastically waving black-red-gold German flags and clapping, creating a festive atmosphere at an event in an arena.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, spectators will not only be cheering but will also be able to play an active role in the opening ceremony (Photo: ALRV/Michael Strauch).
Colourful decorations on a green background for the equestrian event in Aachen: in the centre are small flags of Norway, Switzerland and Australia. A gold garland hangs at the top. On the left is a yellow winner’s ribbon bearing the inscription ‘1st’, at the bottom a brown ribbon with ‘3rd’, and on the right a large white ribbon with ‘2nd’. In the top right-hand corner is a purple pennant bearing the inscription ‘W26 FEI World Championships Aachen’. At the bottom left are two purple balloons with the same logo, and at the bottom right four light-coloured horse silhouettes.
It’s time to get decorating again for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: the shop window competition is entering its next round (Photo: ALRV/Kemi Körsgen).
Four-in-hand carriage driving team: carriage with driver and navigator in orange team outfits galloping through a water obstacle in front of a large crowd in a green park setting.
Bram Chardon has his sights set on the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 and is focusing his planning on the highlight of the year (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A vaulting scene in an indoor arena: A brown horse is galloping on a lunge line while a vaulter in an orange leotard performs a spectacular backward somersault over its back; in the background, many spectators are seated in the stands, and a red banner bears the words “Sparkasse Aachen.”
Aiming to give it her all one last time at her final World Championships: Germany’s top vaulting athlete, Kathrin Meyer (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Show jumper on a brown horse gallops victoriously across a grass arena, raising his right arm with one finger pointed upward; in the background are fences with a federal eagle emblem, sponsor boards, and packed spectator stands.
Would love to celebrate like this in August too: Richard Vogel dreams of competing in the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Three female vaulters in white outfits perform a routine on a brown horse in an indoor arena; two are standing and kneeling on the cantering horse while another athlete in the background is captured mid backflip in the air, with spectators and a red “Sparkasse Aachen” banner along the arena wall.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, spectators can look forward to world-class vaulting and an unparalleled atmosphere (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Wide-angle shot of the packed main stadium in Aachen during an opening ceremony in sunny weather. In the foreground, you can see the covered grandstand with spectators, while in the background, numerous horses ride into the stadium. Flags of various nations hang from the grandstand roofs.
The Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Show jumper in a blue competition jacket and white breeches riding a bay horse over a fence with blue “Allianz” sponsor panels in a large stadium. In the background, a packed grandstand of spectators watches the competition in bright sunshine.
Daniel Deußer has already achieved quite a few major victories, including in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Four grey horses dynamically pull a carriage through a water obstacle at night, while water splashes in all directions. Floodlights, stands with spectators and waving flags can be seen in the background. The scene is dramatically characterised by spotlights and raindrops in the light.
Photographer Andreas Steindl won the “Silver Camera” award in 2025 for this sensational photo, taken at the CHIO Aachen in 2024 (Photo: Andreas Steindl).
A tattooed man wearing glasses and a cap sits at a desk and looks into the camera. In front of him is a large monitor displaying a colorful 3D graphic. On the desk are a keyboard, a mug, and a small package.
Tim Berresheim, who has been working at the intersection of analogue and digital art for 25 years, is responsible for an unique augmented reality route as part of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Tobias Königs).
A rider on a brown horse leaps over a solid cross country wooden obstacle surrounded by fir bushes. Spectators stand in the background at the edge of the green field on a sunny day.
The cross-country competition in eventing and marathon competition in driving promise pure adrenaline at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A colourfully dressed brass band performing energetically on a festival stage. Several people are playing saxophones and trumpets, whilst confetti is flying through the air in the background. The musicians are wearing yellow, orange, blue and purple outfits. The atmosphere is dynamic and festive.
Heavy beats. Wild performance. Pure party. That’s exactly what Knallblech is all about. On August 11th, the band will be part of the Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: collab.cologne).
Four people and a horse stand next to a large sign reading “FEI World Championships Aachen 2026” on the grass in the stadium. The people are dressed formally, and one person is holding the horse by the halter. Stadium grandstands and seating are visible in the background.
There is great anticipation among North Rhine-Westphalia Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, ALRV President Stefanie Peters, Aachen’s Lord Mayor Michael Ziemons, and equestrian icon Isabell Werth for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 – as well as excitement for the idea that Olympic and Paralympic equestrian competitions could take place at the Allianz Park (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A dressage rider in black competition attire and a helmet is riding a black horse with a white pad and raises her right hand in greeting. In the background, spectators can be seen in the stands and it is drizzling.
Has her sights set on the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: Isabell Werth (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A vaulter stands in a blue and yellow baroque costume on the back of a horse. The costume is inspired by the composer Mozart. The scene takes place in an illuminated arena in front of a blurred audience.
The photo shows Kai Vorberg, the 2006 World Champion in vaulting and current national coach (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
Graphic with the slogan ‘Only one year left’ and the logo ‘FEI World Championships Aachen 2026’ on a dark purple background. On the right is a rider with a horse jumping over an obstacle with the German eagle, the image is in a gold colour. Golden and violet graphic elements and stylised silhouettes of riders adorn the centre of the graphic.
(Copyright: ALRV)
In a night-time shot of an illuminated stadium, the words ‘WELCOME HOME’ are displayed in large white letters. The logo of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 can be seen in the top left corner.
(Copyright: ALRV)
Logo of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 on a dark purple background. On the left is a large, stylised ‘W’ made up of a purple and gold ribbon with horse and rider icons representing the respective disciplines. To the right of this is the white number “26”. On the right is the white text: ‘FEI World Championships Aachen’.
Official Logo of the FEI World Championships 2026 (Copyright: FEI).
Michael Jung, dressed in white competition attire with a protective vest and start number 49, rides a brown horse over a water obstacle during the cross-country event at the Olympics in Versailles. In the background, numerous spectators stand and photograph the event, behind them is a large park with a magnificent castle. The scene is characterised by summer weather and blooming flowers.
The photo shows Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH during the Olympics in Versailles in 2024 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
A large crowd is sitting tightly packed on the stands. Many spectators are waving German flags and applauding; the atmosphere is exuberant and festive. In the background, the sky is already dark.
(Photo: Andreas Steindl)
Eventing rider Ingrid Klimke in white competition attire with black, red and gold stripes, start number 72 and the German coat of arms on her sleeve rides a grey horse in a cross-country competition. In the background, other people and green countryside can be seen blurred in the distance.
The photo show eventer Ingrid Klimke and Sleep Late in Aachen in 2006 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
A rider in a red jacket and black helmet jumps over an obstacle on a white horse at a show jumping competition. In the background, a large, blurred crowd of spectators can be seen in the stands. On the right side of the picture, yellow flowers are placed at the edge of the course.
The photo shows show jumper Jos Lansink with Cumano in Aachen in 2006 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
Isabell Werth in classic dressage attire. She is wearing a black tailcoat with gold accents, a white plastron tie and a top hat. The federal eagle can be seen on her breast pocket. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor event.
The photo shows dressage rider Isabell Werth (Photo: Andreas Steindl).
Portrait photo of show jumper Marcus Ehning with reddish-blond hair in formal riding attire, speaking into a microphone. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor event.
Show jumper Marcus Ehning in an interview (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
The image shows five coloured vertical stripes, each depicting a stylised icon of a horse with a rider. The colours of the stripes are blue, grey, green, orange and light blue. Each icon represents a discipline of equestrian sport: show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting.
(Graphic: ALRV)
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FAQ

Where do I receive my show pass?

You will receive your show pass in the accreditation tent at the main entrance Albert-Servais-Allee/Krefelder Straße.

When is the accreditation tent open?

Friday, 07 August:
12:00 – 18:00

Saturday, 08 August:
08:00-18:00

Sunday, 09 August:
07:30-18:00

Monday, 10 August:
08:00-20:00

Tuesday, 11 August:
07:30-20:00

Wednesday, 12 August:
07:00-18:00

Thursday, 13 August:
08:00-18:00

Friday, 14 August:
08:00-19:30

Saturday, 15 August:
08:00-19:30

Sunday, 16 August:
09:00-18:00

Monday, 17 August:
07:00-20:30

Tuesday, 18 August:
07:30-18:00

Wednesday, 19 August:
07:30-18:00

Thursday, 20 August:
08:00-18:30

Friday, 21 August:
08:00-20:00

Saturday, 22 August:
08:00-18:00

Sunday, 23 August:
08:00-16:00

Do I have access to the Media Night with my accreditation?

No. You need a separate accreditation for the Media Night.

Is there a possibility to park the car while picking up the show pass at the accreditation tent?

There is a limited number of short-time parking spaces near the accreditation tent (enter the roundabout from Krefelder Straße and take the first exit). Please follow the orders of the security personnel.

Are there parking spaces for journalists near the show grounds?

There are parking spaces for journalists which are connected to the show grounds with shuttles.

Where is the Press Centre?

The Press Centre is located on the first floor of the Turkish Airlines Grandstand.

When is the Press Centre open?

Saturday, 08 August:
10:00-18:00

Sunday, 09 August:
09:00-18:00

Monday, 10 August:
07:30-21:00

Tuesday, 11 August:
07:00-23:00

Wednesday, 12 August:
07:00-20:00

Thursday, 13 August:
07:00-22:00

Friday, 14 August:
07:00-23:00

Saturday, 15 August:
07:00-00:30

Sunday, 16 August:
08:00-20:00

Monday, 17 August:
09:00-21:00

Tuesday, 18 August:
08:00-00:00

Wednesday, 19 August:
07:30-20:00

Thursday, 20 August:
08:00-20:00

Friday, 21 August:
08:00-00:00

Saturday, 22 August:
07:30-20:00

Sunday, 23 August:
07:30-21:00

Are there lockers?

Lockers are available in limited numbers in the Press Centre, further information at the counter. Unfortunately, pre-reservations are not possible.

When and where will the press conferences take place?

Press conferences are held in the Press Conference Room following all major competitions. Further information regarding the press conferences will be available on the press intranet.

Is there a guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes?

There is no guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes, especially in the Main Stadium. We reserve ourselves the right to save seating places for specific media.

Is there a "dress code"?

To ensure a professional atmosphere, all press and media representatives are expected to maintain a suitable and respectable standard of appearance. TV Teams, Photographers and media representatives that enter the stadiums’ infield area are requested to follow the dress code. Forbidden are shorts and sleeveless tops and sponsor brandings on clothing.

Additionally, photographers and TV teams working in the infield, mixed zone or from the Grand Stands must always wear a numbered bib. These bibs are available at the counter in the Press Centre for a deposit of 20€. Bibs are allocated for different venues and will be issued subject to capacity and according to editorial priorities.

I am a photographer. How will I be able to get permission to enter the stadiums' infield areas?

You can apply for stadium bibs at the Press Centre’s Counter. To obtain the bib, you have to submit a security deposit. The counter personnel decides over the allocation of bibs. Please follow the instructions of our employees, otherwise we reserve ourselves the right to confiscate the accreditation.

Are there Mixed Zones for interviews with the athletes?

It will be possible to hold brief interviews with the athletes at the edge of the warm-up areas. Current quotes and flash quotes will be provided.

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