The best track and field athletes: excitement and emotions in Dresden!

The best track and field athletes: excitement and emotions in Dresden!

What could be more exciting than the big stage of athletics? On August 22, 2025, events will come to a head in the Heinz Steyer Stadium in Dresden, where the athletics competitions on Saturday are already sold out. But the organizers still have a few remaining tickets ready for Sunday that are waiting to be sold. Anyone interested in the all-around competitions and the exciting 5,000 meter races is also in luck on Thursday and Friday, as tickets are still available there. What is particularly noteworthy is that entry to the curves is free on both days, so spontaneous visitors can also get their money's worth. Tickets are easily available online - whether for individual days, season tickets or combination tickets. This flexibility ensures that every athletics fan can take part.

But athletics is not the only sport that brings joy to life in the city of Dresden in August. The German championships in gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics and sports acrobatics take place at the same time in the JOYNEXT Arena. Tickets are required for spectators here - and there are actually still remaining tickets for the women in gymnastics. Men's gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics and acrobatics are very popular and tickets are available for all days. In addition, sports lovers can experience fencing in the BallsportARENA; Both day tickets and three-day tickets are available on site.

A sports festival for everyone

The supporting program is just as colorful as the sports themselves. Most competitions, such as breaking, 3×3 basketball, speed climbing and many more, are free and offer something for everyone. A special highlight for young visitors is the Finals Park in the Ostra Sportpark, which offers many activities for children and young people. Discounted tickets for children and young people also make it easier to access the events.

We recommend that interested visitors travel by bus and train, as the competition venues are within walking distance. However, to ensure that the journey goes smoothly, closures on Theaterplatz and Augustusbrücke will be necessary from time to time. Diversions for lines 3, 4, 7 and 9 are planned for Thursday, July 31st, Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd - so it's better to inform in good time!

German Championships – A look into the future

But the world of athletics doesn't just revolve around contemporary competitions. In 2025, a total of 56 national and international athletics competitions are on the program, organized by the German Athletics Association (DLV), which has appointed 426 athletes to its national squad. The German Championships in Braunschweig, which will take place on June 28th and 30th, are just one of the highlights of the year. The disciplines here include sprinting, throwing and jumping over various distances.

Of course, those in the know know that the German athletes are particularly working towards the Olympic Games in Paris. The plan is to win 48 gold medals in athletics, while the active athletes, including Leo Neugebauer and Christopher Linke, are aiming for at least three medals. In addition to the Olympics, you will also encounter cutting-edge challenges such as the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn and the Diamond League meetings, where athletes compete in 32 disciplines.

However, with all the exciting competitions, it is also important to see the many athletes, both young and old, who are committed not only to medals, but also to the fun and passion of sport. A good mix of top performance and shared joy in sport will characterize the coming weeks and months in Dresden and beyond and will delight both athletes and spectators.

For more information about participation in the competition and the events, visit the pages of Dresden, Polar Deutschland and Wikipedia.