The legend continues – 100 days to the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest!

In exactly one hundred days, Budapest will once again become the epicenter of the track and field world. On July 14, 2026, the Hungarian capital will host the 16th Gyulai István Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix.

Over the years, this international elite meeting has secured a firm spot on the global athletics map, and fans can expect an equally stellar lineup in 2026. While the detailed program and full entry lists will be unveiled in the coming weeks, several key highlights are already confirmed.

The iconic figure of the pole vault world and current world record holder, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, is officially confirmed to compete. His presence alone is a guarantee of world-class quality. The Swedish icon was one of the Memorial’s biggest stars last year, where he even cleared a world record height, and his performance is set to be a headline attraction once again this year.

Beyond the international giants, organizers are dedicated to providing a platform for Hungary’s finest athletes to shine on home soil at the Zsivotzky Gyula National Athletic Centre. Historically, the Gyulai István Memorial has played a vital role in allowing Hungarian elite competitors to test their mettle against a world-class field.

As part of the World Athletics (WA) Continental Tour Gold series, the meeting is widely recognized as one of the best and most prestigious one-day events in the world. The 2026 edition is being organized by the National Event Management Agency in cooperation with the Hungarian Athletics Association.

A full house is expected once again – much like last year – with over 3,000 tickets already sold. Fans are encouraged to act fast to secure their spots. Tickets are available for purchase via the Eventim platform.

16th Gyulai István Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Budapest – provisional events

Men: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Shot Put, Hammer Throw.

Women: 100m, 200m, 1500m, 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump.