What time is Matthew Hudson-Smith running in the men's 400m at the European Athletics Championships and how to watch
The poster boy for the UK's first staging of the European Athletics Championships, Matthew Hudson-Smith will be hoping to emerge victorious in front of a stand named after him at the Alexander Stadium.
Local hero Hudson-Smith grew up just a short drive up the M6 in Wolverhampton and began his career with Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club, who are based at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
The sixth fastest athlete of all-time over 400 metres, the 31-year-old is targeting a third European Championship gold and arrives into the event in red-hot form, having clocked a world-leading 44.09s this season.
What time is the men's 400m final taking place?
The men's 400m final at the European Athletics Championships is scheduled to begin at 20:50 BST on Wednesday 12th August 2026.
How to watch the men's 400m final, live stream and TV channel
The men's 400m final at the European Athletics Championships will be broadcast live across the BBC and TNT Sports networks.
Live streaming will also be available on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and HBO Max.
