Important information about Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ International Athletics

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ University is proud to be hosting the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 18 May 2025.

Widely recognised as the curtain raiser to the outdoor season, this is an action-packed day of first-class athletics hosted at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium on campus. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland Under 20s and the National Athletics League.

Purchase your tickets on the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Sport website.

As a significant sports event with a high number of spectators expected, campus users should be aware of the following information:

Car park closures on Friday 16 May - Saturday 17 May

  • Car Park 15 - closed for catering village

Car park closures on Sunday 18 May

  • HIPAC Upper Car Park - restricted access to selected officials and event workforce only
  • Car Park 8 - restricted access to selected officials and event workforce only
  • Car Park 15 - closed for catering village

Spectators will be directed to park in the following car parks

  • Car Park 5
  • Car Park 9
  • Brockington/Schofield
  • Car Park 13/14
  • Chemistry
  • Wavy Top
  • Car Park 1

Road closures on Sunday 18 May

  • Towers Way - from the security gatehouse to Car Park 9
  • Rutland Way - behind Rutland and Hazlerigg Buildings. This will be controlled access only for event workforce, officials and emergency services.

PA system

Please note that a PA system will be used at the Stadium between 9am-6pm. There will also be sound checks taking place on Saturday 18 May in the afternoon.