Summary

  • Click above to watch live coverage of the Diamond League final from 19:00 BST

  • Olympic 400m silver medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith among British stars competing on opening day in Brussels

  • World record holder Armand Duplantis competes in men's pole vault

  • Olympic champion Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson and British duo Daryll Neita and Dina Asher-Smith race in women's 100m

  • Watch 16 finals on Friday (live on BBC Two) and another 16 on Saturday (live on BBC Three from 19:00 BST)

Live Reporting

  1. How does the Diamond League final work?

    BBC Sport

    Athletes acquired points from the 14 Diamond League regular season meets between April and September to qualify for the final in Brussels on 13 and 14 September.

    Across the 32 track and field events, the top six in the field events, the top eight for 100m through 800m on the track and the top 10 for distances 1500m and longer qualified to take part.

    In addition to winning the Diamond Trophy, each of the 32 champions will receive £24,000 in prize money.

    The action is taking place at the 50-000 capacity King Baudouin Stadium, with 16 finals each day.

  2. What is the schedule in Brussels?

    (all times BST)

    BBC Sport

    Friday 13 September

    6.45pm Men’s pole vault

    7.04pm Women’s 400m

    7.17pm Men’s 100m

    7.29pm Women’s high jump

    7.35pm Men’s discus

    7.37pm Men’s 5000m

    7.52pm Women’s triple jump

    8.01pm Women’s 100m

    8.09pm Men’s 3000m steeplechase

    8.29pm Men’s 1500m

    8.40pm Women’s 800m

    8.52pm Men’s 400m

  3. Men's pole vault

    From 18:45

    BBC Sport

    World record-holder Armand Duplantis is the outstanding favourite in the men's pole vault.

    Armand DuplantisGetty Images

    Armand Duplantis

  4. Women's 100m

    From 20:00

    BBC Sport

    An exciting field features Paris 2024 gold medallist Julien Alfred, American star Sha'Carri Richardson and British duo Daryll Neita and Dina Asher-Smith.

    Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, Daryll Neita and Dina Asher-Smith.Getty Images

    Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, Daryll Neita and Dina Asher-Smith.

  5. Men's 1500m

    From 20:30

    Olympic gold medallist Cole Hocker, silver medallist Yared Nuguse, Norwegian star Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Britain's Elliot Giles feature.

    Gold medalist Cole Hocker, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Elliot Giles feature.Getty Images

    Gold medalist Cole Hocker, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Elliot Giles feature.

  6. Women's 800m

    From 20:40

    BBC Sport

    British duo Georgia Bell and Jemma Reekie take on Kenya's Mary Moraa in a competitive field.

    Paris gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson is injured.

    Georgia Bell, Jemma Reekie and Mary MoraaGetty Images

    Georgia Bell, Jemma Reekie and Mary Moraa

  7. Men's 400m

    From 20:50

    BBC Sport

    The one-lap race includes Olympic silver medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith and fellow Briton Charlie Dobson.

    Matthew Hudson-Smith and Charlie Dobson.Getty Images

    Matthew Hudson-Smith and Charlie Dobson.

  8. Get Inspired: How to get into athletics

    Get Inspired
    #GetInspired

    Why get into athletics?

    Athletics offers a wide range of sport and the opportunity to throw, run or jump.

    Who is it for?

    Everyone. The different disciplines suit different body shapes and sizes.

    Is there a cheap option?

    As long as there is space for a race, you can practise athletics.

    Is there a disability option?

    The various impairment categories in athletics make the activities widely accessible.